Large Blank Patches

[sschroed2]

I'm looking for a supplier for large blank embroidery patches, approx 8x8. Any info appreciated.

Thanks,
Sue
All Custom Embroidery

[Wishes]

We have had great experience with these people long established and American made

http://www.moritzembroidery.com/html/index.aspx

[sschroed2]

Thank you for the input, but I'm looking for Blank Patches that I can embroider on. The website you sent me appears to only be finished patches.

Sue

[Coach]

Hmmm. I thought your question was clear enough. I actually saw a website on how to create blank or unblank patches where the final stitch was a cm outside of the 8x8 and that was a super dence walk stitch that would cause the patch blank to just fall out like cookie cutting.
They also used some glue on the edges and on the thread ends to prevent unraveling. I also remember a really fiberous looking backing was used. Buut i have never seen blank patches.. How would you hoop them..

At any rate if you find what you are looking for please let me know.

Coach

[TinaK]

Sue:

These guys have what you want...

http://www.stadriemblems.com/blanks.html

[signman]

I do patches for local boy scouts all the time.
Start with a 'walk stitch' circle about 1/4" less in diameter than your patch. 40 pt stitch is fine-then a color change. Duplicate this outline again, with a zigzag, 15 pt stitch, then a color break. Now digitize your design for whatever you need to fit inside these outlines. Don't go for high density designs, too much detail, or really fine fancy lettering-the patch is small, remember?
Send it off to the Amaya, and if you can figure out how to make it 'stop' after each of the first 2 colors, set that up. I still have never figured it out-all I get it to do is stop after each and every color change.
If you are doing a quantity of patches, tightly, and I mean really tight-hoop up 2 pieces of 1.5 pz. tearaway. Load this 'hoop size' into the amaya, set the hoop, and then move the hoop (use the arrows) to start a patch up in the top left corner. Trace to make sure the presser foot clears the hoop-and have your first patch ready.
Sew out the outline...stop the machine. Lay your patch down and center it on this outline-I use 3/4" masking tape-2 pieces 'crossing' the patch and stick it down. Sew the second outline, it will hold the patch down. Remember-this outline color should match the patch background so it disappears. Stop, peel off the masking tape-the outline should have 'cut'it nicely-and then start up and let the patch run. When it's done, leave the patch alone-use the arrows and 'trace' to set up patch #2 as close as you can get to this one. Repeat procedure...and then keep going to fill the hoop. If you tear the patches out as done,your backing will get loose or just tear apart...trust me...been there, done that. Just wait until the hoop is filled.
I can easily get a dozen 3" patches in one large wooden hoop-and have done the 'patrol' patches-which are 1 1/2" inchs across with a mascot and lettering...looks great, just takes time setting up your design.

[Juli in Kona]

To get the XT to stop after a specific color change, I use "HOLD" after the needle before. So, if I wanted to set up for applique, it is first color, HOLD, second color, etc. It will stop after finishing the first color. Are you using HOLD, or are you using PAUSE? PAUSE makes it stop after every color change. And I presume you are using V7, because in V9 there is a button called APPLIQUE (in the color change screen) and it does the same thing as the HOLD button.

Juli in Kona

[sschroed2]

Thank you to all that responded. Juli, good info on how to sew them. Also Stadris and Starbright look like good options.

Thanks again,
Sue

[Dianne]

I occasionally need large blank patches for sublimation. I get them from Penn Emblem: www.pennemblem.com They also have blank embroidery patches; custom sizes & shapes. The first patches I ordered were from Stadri. They had Penn Emblem make them. The next time I needed patches I went straight to Penn Emblem & saved about 60% of the Stadri price. Michelle Burr is the person I usually talk to. The 800 # should be on the website. Dianne

[Steve I]

I either make my own if it's just a few or if I need quantities I order them from HPI Emblem. Very reasonalbe and fairly quick. You can get them backed or unbacked depening on your particular application. www.hpiemblem.com

Steve I.
Trinity Embroidery

[Coach]

Hello All,
I am pretty new here and apologize if I am piggybacking my issue onto SSchred2's original need.

I am looking to create a sturdy biker backpatch similar in process (not design) to the He##'s Angel patches. These are pre-embroidered and then sewn onto the backs of the leather vests

Does anyone here know how to do this, a person to call, a book to read or the name of a business where I can begin my learning to become skilled enough to accomplish this.

By the way! Thank you all!!

Coach Al

[TinaK]

Coach Al~

I highly recommend Embroidery Tips and More as she has a ton of info and videos on her site. The link can be found under Marketplace. Her site does cost but well worth the money. She also has a monthly seminar as well.