iron on patch question
11-20-2013, 04:57 PM
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iron on patch question
When I was working on my last quilt I had a problem and there is a spot where the backing was pulled into the bobbin (that problem is solved) but I had this spot on the backing that was ruined. I bought an iron on patch that is perfect. It is the right size and color.. the saying on the patch matches fabric. But when I iron it on the edges don't want to stick. The center seems to sticking fine, but the edges won't. Is there something I can do to make these edges iron on and stick?
11-20-2013, 05:06 PM
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I thought of sewing the edges..but I have it quilted and even finished binding it already and I don't know if I will like how the stitching will look on the front. And I don't know if I have it in me to hand sew it. (unless that is my only option 
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11-20-2013, 05:08 PM
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I agree, sew it on. Those iron-on patches don't stick worth a darn, in my opinion. My son is a boy scout and I don't even bother ironing them on anymore, because a) they're don't stick and b) he's rising through the ranks so fast I have to keep taking off the old patches and put on the new ones. 
I just use a straight stitch just inside the satin stitch on the edge of the patch, in a color that matches. I bet you won't even notice it on the back of the quilt.
I just use a straight stitch just inside the satin stitch on the edge of the patch, in a color that matches. I bet you won't even notice it on the back of the quilt.
11-20-2013, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by meyert
I thought of sewing the edges..but I have it quilted and even finished binding it already and I don't know if I will like how the stitching will look on the front. And I don't know if I have it in me to hand sew it. (unless that is my only option )
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11-21-2013, 04:32 AM
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Just do a small stitch as close to the edge as possible and whip stitch around the edge. I agree with you Peckish! I am constantly sewing on Scout patches and removing them also. Sometimes it seems like the rank patches should be like the military patches and be applied with velcro.
11-21-2013, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by toverly
I am constantly sewing on Scout patches and removing them also.
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