How to Turn Hand-Stitched Embroidery into a Patch

Madeline Bachelder
Jun 23, 2016

DIY crushes are a thing, people. At least for us DIY nerds. Lately, I’ve been downright mad about embroidery. I’ll ditch my friends for it; I’ll stay up at night thinking about it… the devotion is REAL. Today, I’m taking this relationship to the next level: It’s time to make a hand-stitched patch out of this embroidery fling. How else can I wear my heart on my sleeve? (Let’s see how long we can keep this metaphor rolling, shall we?) Scroll on to see how simple it is to transform your beloved embroidery into a patch. Because really, who needs a boyfriend when you have a patch that will stick by (or to) your side?

I tackled this floral embroidery design while flying to New York. Seriously, this might be the best plane DIY I’ve found to date. It’s small and *just* time-consuming enough. And most airlines allow small scissors on board, so cutting embroidery thread is a cinch. Find some of B+C’s favorite embroidery patterns here!

Let’s jump right in!

Materials + Tools:

— hand-stitched embroidery

— muslin or canvas (about 4 x 4 inches)

— Heat’n Bond Iron-On Adhesive
— embroidery thread

— embroidery hoop (or other circular object for tracing)

— fabric scissors

— pencil

— parchment paper

— Fray Check (optional)

Instructions:

1. Draw a circle around your design. This will be the edge of your patch.

2. Cut a piece of Heat’n Bond to roughly the same size as your soon-to-be patch, then iron it onto the back of the embroidery according to instructions. Let it cool, then cut along the circular line.

3. Peel off the paper backing of the Heat’n Bond, then place the patch face-up on a piece of muslin or canvas. Cover the embroidery with a piece of parchment paper, then iron according to instructions. Once it has cooled, cut the back piece of muslin to size.

4. Stitch around the entire edge of the patch using a whip stitch.

5. When complete, trim the excess embroidery thread. If you like, seal the end with a drop of Fray Check.

6. Cut a piece of Heat’n Bond just smaller than your patch. Iron it onto the back of your patch.

7. Peel off the paper backing, then place onto the clothing you’ll be adhering it to. Cover the embroidery with a piece of parchment paper, then carefully iron it on. Wam, bam, thank you, ma’am!

Draw a circle around your design (I used the embroidery hoop to make this). This will be the edge of your patch.

Cut a piece of Heat’n Bond to roughly the same size as your soon-to-be patch, then iron it onto the back of the embroidery according to instructions. Let it cool, then cut along the circular line.

Peel off the paper backing of the Heat’n Bond, then place the patch face-up on a piece of muslin or canvas. Cover the embroidery with a piece of parchment paper, then iron according to instructions. Once it has cooled, cut the back piece of muslin to size.

Stitch around the entire edge of the patch using a whip stitch.

Pro Tip: If your muslin begins to fray as you stitch around the edge, outline the edge with a light coat of Fray Check. Let it dry before you continue stitching.

When complete, trim the excess embroidery thread.

If you like, seal the end with a drop of Fray Check.

Lookin’ good, li’l patchy!

To adhere it to clothing or any type of fabric, add a piece of Heat’n Bond just smaller than your patch, then iron it onto the back.

Peel off the paper backing, then place onto the clothing you’ll be adhering it to. This time I went with a plain baseball cap — the next one is going on my boyfriend jeans!

Cover the embroidery with a piece of parchment paper, then carefully iron it on.

Voila! Now sit back and wait for the compliments to roll on in.

Until next time! Peace out, Girl Scout.

Are you trying this DIY? We want to see the results! Share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #iamcreative so we can check it out!

Photography: Chris Andre
 Model: Maddie Bachelder

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Baseball Caps We Love For 2023

Janji AFO Hyperlight Cap ($38)

This baseball cap is made from extremely flexible materials, so it can be compacted and scrunched down to fit into your bag to emerge when you meet an on-the-go hair emergency. Beyond that, its vibrant color palette brings attention to just about any neutral-forward 'fit.

REI Co-op On The Trail Cap ($27)

If you lean towards the granola girl aesthetic, basically any baseball cap from REI is your bestie. This design flaunts a shorter brim for some flair, and moisture-wicking fabric to keep things cool at all times.

Alo Off-Duty Cap ($40, was $58)

Alo truly made this baseball cap for the girlies. Available in four different black & white variations, this basic hat keeps hair out of your face post-workout and still matches your fave workout outfits.

'You Are On Native Land' Hat ($35)

Sport this baseball cap that boasts a timeless statement intended to ignite constructive conversation about exploring Indigenous lands and communities, for the wearer and passersby alike. It's easy to wear with other shades, thanks to a limited color palette, and one size fits most.

GAP 100% Organic Cotton Washed Baseball Hat ($12, was $25)

This baseball cap style makes it easy peasy to get ready in the A.M. There are no designs or extra embellishments here – just a plain, solid hat to finish off your looks. The best part is you can snag this cap in 11 different colors, so you can rotate through a colorful collection, instead of donning the same one over and over again.

Old Navy Canvas Baseball Cap ($17)

This cap's lighter color palette will reflect the heat of the sun to cool you off this summer. The blue and white is very much giving coastal grandmother, in the best way possible. This hat is also up for grabs in a handful of colors for the ultimate mixing and matchingexperience.

SONMONY Smiley Face Trucker Hat ($17)

This baseball cap emits the best reminder – to keep similing. It'll be your go-to pick for outdoor picnics and hikes!

Parks Project Baseball Hat ($36)

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47 Brand Forest Green NY Yankees Strapback Dad Hat ($30)

The New York Yankees baseball cap has become the epitome of streetwear accessories. Each hat features flawless construction, from the breathable eyelets to the '47 logo tag. This pick is casual, yet cute.

Overseasoned Root for Women Baseball Hat ($30)

Love women? This baseball cap is for you. Love gardening even more? Then you've gotta get your hands on this pro-feminist "root for women" hat.

Altar'd State Smiley Baseball Cap ($30)

Pull up to any outdoor activity this season, pretty in pink. This pastel baseball cap also hails a peaceful smiley to uplift your mood.

Carhartt Canvas Script Graphic Cap ($26)

Dressing up with logos is always a good way to go in the hat realm. This baseball cap from Carhartt is recognizable without being too tacky, plus you can shop it in 13 different colors!

Cowboy Baseball Hat ($38)

This baseball cap gives cowboy hats a new meaning! Recalling farmer and trucker hats, this headwear can be worn with just about anything to keep the sun off your gorgeous, glowing face.

LANGZHEN Baseball Cap ($12)

The color blocked design on this hat allows for a bolder look, plus the weathered fabric makes everything look well-loved and worn-in!

Crossroads Mixed Plaid Baseball Hat ($38)

This plaid design is perfect for any out of the ordinary choices. Mixing colors and patterns, it keeps your look visually interesting while being a practical pick.

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Michelle Yeoh Felt Like "A Failure" For Not Having Kids — And Then Won An Oscar

Oscar-winner, Michelle Yeoh just opened up to BBC Radio about her struggles with infertility amid her decades-long career. Fertility and motherhood are obviously complex, emotional topics — we've seen plenty of discourse play out in this space the last few months alone — so when Michelle described her inability to conceive as "a failure," our collective hearts broke for her.

Here's what the Wicked star had to say about why she felt like "a failure" — and the unexpected relationship that "blessed" her.

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On BBC Radio's Woman's Hourpodcast, Michelle shared her story of infertility — both how it hurt her, but also how she was able to come to terms with it over time. In discussing what she calls a "shattered mirror moment," Michelle explained that her lack of children wasn't for "lack of trying." She said that she loves children, babies, and even has six godchildren, but she simply wasn't able to bear a biological child.

"I believe that it's a woman's choice — it's your choice whether you want to have children, and shouldn't be imposed on you. Just because you're a woman, you should have a child — that should not be the case," she said. "But as a very personal thing, I wanted — I always wanted to have children."

She elaborated that in her first marriage with Sir Dickson Poon, it was a "very clear path about having children." When she couldn't conceive, she went to get fertility treatment "to aid in the process" — and she made it clear that the process was a very painful one for her. When describing her attempts at conception, she said, "And I think the worst moment to go through is every month you feel like such a failure."

"And then you go, why? And I think at some point you stop blaming yourself. I go, there are certain things in your body that doesn't function in a certain way. That's how it is," she continued. "You just have to let go and move on. And I think you come to a point where you have to stop blaming you."

While she may have practically moved on from her dream of carrying biological children — of that, she said, "I'm 62. Of course I'm not going to have a baby right now," — Michelle can't seem to help thinking of it still. She said, "Sometimes, honestly, I still think about it."

Getting to this place of peace and understanding for her fertility scenario came with a series of heartbreaks, though, as Michelle explained this likely ended her first marriage. Although she believed they loved each other, she knew in the next decade of the relationship, she ultimately couldn't give her ex-husband the family that he wanted. Now, she feels like it was "very brave" for the former couple "to admit" that they shouldn't "drag this out."

Thankfully, the end of her marriage didn't mar the love shared there — Michelle said she's actually godmother to Sir Dickson Poon's eldest child. And she even got remarried! Though her new husband, Jean Todt, proposed the very first month they were together, Michelle waited to marry until about 20 years later.

As mentioned before, Michelle is surrounded by plenty of beautiful children in her life — one of which is her granddaughter via her stepson, Nicholas Todt. In regards to that, Michelle noted, "Then you feel you're still very, very blessed because you do have a baby in your life.”

And as for having a little one in her life outside of children? Let's just say she has a golden boy of her own — and yes, I'm referring to the Oscar she won in 2023 for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Needless to say, Michelle is definitely not a failure. 🙌

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Madewell Headband Visor ($20)

Stay cool with this retro-inspired visor made with breathable cotton.

Anthropologie Faithfull Floral Linen Bucket Hat ($79)

If a sunny, carefree afternoon became a bucket hat, it'd be this orange and pink beauty.

BestByAnny Wide Brim 5-Inch Sun Hat ($27)

This colorblock hat with a 5-inch brim is made with 100 percent cotton linen that offers UPF protection.

Anthropologie Pilcro Straw Rancher ($58)

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H&M Cotton Canvas Sun Hat ($18)

This floppy hat has a wide sloped brim with a frayed edge that sits just so.

Madewell (Re)sourced Baseball Cap ($18)

If you plan a breaking a sweat, this adjustable baseball cap made with recycled post-consumer plastic will keep the sun out of your eyes.

Free People Island Hopper Speckled Straw Visor ($34)

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Zara Mixed Woven Hat ($46)

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Loeffler Randall Straw Hat With Tie Detail ($195)

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Rag & Bone Cruise Summer Net Bucket Hat ($295)

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Anthropologie Packable Rancher ($60)

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Free People Shady Character Packable Wide Brim Hat ($68)

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Madewell Chunky Straw Panama Hat ($39)

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Groundwork Embroidered Flower Hat ($24)

The washed-out marigold color of this baseball cap has the kind of late-summer vibes we love in August.

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Darker shades like deep gold are adding drama and sophistication to interiors. Whether you opt for subtle buttery yellows (also on trend) or go bold with gold, yellow tones can brighten and elevate your space. Find this rich hue on accent walls, furniture, or accessories.

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Earthy Greens

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Bed Threads French Flax Linen Scalloped European Pillowcases

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These yummy colors are on the rise as a modern neutral. Amanda Leigh and Taylor Hahn of celeb-loved L.A. design firm House of Rolison were tasked with reimagining this 1950s Beverly Hills home in the coveted neighborhood for a modern era and chose chocolate and dark woody accents throughout. UK-based Graham & Brown announced its Color of the Year 2025: Elderton, a neutral toned brown inspired by nature. These versatile hues add a sense of warmth and earthiness, perfect for creating cozy, inviting spaces.

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Mara Knotted Rug

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Ozark Swivel Chair

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Earthy pinks like toffee, clay and mauve are softening up the rich jewel tone vibe in spaces like this Whimsical Wonderland Gallery Wall. Mixed with more saturated pinks it creates a stunning contrast for all your demure dreams.

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Kimber Linen Pillow

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Fitz Rose Velvet Swivel Chair

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A Robot Vacuum That Automatically Adjusts Its Settings When Moving From Hard Floors to Carpet

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Don't shell out for a pricy maid service. Instead, save some money and grab this robot vacuum. BoostIQ Technology allows it to automatically adjust its suction as it moves from hard floors to carpet, while a powerful battery on the inside keeps it running for up to 100 continuous minutes. The best part? The low profile allows it to easily fit under most pieces of furniture.

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This Dashboard Camera That Mounts Discreetly Behind Your Rearview Mirror

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You'll be glad you installed this dashboard camera the next time someone scratches your car. Its 140-degree lens captures a wide swath of space in clear, 1080p video quality. Any videos you choose to save are also automatically uploaded to a secure online server for you to view later. Plus, the parking guard feature monitors activity around your car, alerting you if it detects an accident has occurred.

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The Miniature Food Processor That Can Help You Save So Much Time Cooking Meals

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Slicing up ingredients can quickly become tedious. Luckily, this food chopper is on sale for Black Friday. Stainless steel blades on the inside easily cut through everything from fruit to ice cubes, and all parts (except for the motorized base) are safe to clean inside the dishwasher. Choose from four colors: white, gray, blue, or silver.

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An Under Armour Gym Bag With a Separate Compartment for Shoes

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Not only does this gym bag from Under Armour feature a separate compartment for your shoes, but its tough, TPU-coated bottom works to keep everything inside of it safe from dirt while also giving it some added durability. Two mesh pockets on the side give you somewhere convenient to stash water bottles. And unlike some gym bags, this one is even water-resistant.

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These Huggie Earrings Plated With Real 14-Karat Gold

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These huggie earrings are proof that you don't have to spend an arm and a leg in order to afford high-quality jewelry. They're plated with real 14-karat gold, and feature cubic zirconia gemstones that sparkle just like real diamonds. "The 14K gold-plated finish gives these earrings a luxurious appearance without the hefty price tag of solid gold jewelry," wrote one reviewer. "They have a high-quality look and feel, and I've received numerous compliments when wearing them."

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A Bluetooth Speaker That Won’t Break if You Get It Wet

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Whether you're headed to the beach or in the mood to jam out to music while you shower, this Bluetooth speaker is a solid pick. Its waterproof design ensures that it'll continue working if you accidentally get it wet — and the battery lasts for up to 12 hours before it needs to be recharged. Choose from nine colors: red, blue, pink, and more.

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This Expansive Cookware Set Made From Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel

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Still using those same crummy pots and pans you bought years ago? Now's your chance to upgrade to this Cuisinart set. Each piece is made from rust-resistant stainless steel that's completely free from any PFOAs. And since the handles are riveted, you can rest assured that they won't shake loose over time.

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This Bose Soundbar That Delivers Big Sound in Small Spaces

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You don't have to set up a complicated surround sound system if you want to upgrade your television. Instead, opt for this soundbar from Bose. Two angled full-range drivers deliver a realistic audio experience. But if that isn't enough? It's also specially designed to focus on clarifying dialogue — so there's a good chance you won't have to strain in order to figure out what people are saying.

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A Personal Water Filter That Lets You Sip Directly From Fresh Water Sources

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Streams, ponds, lakes — this personal water filter can be used to sip from all sorts of fresh water sources. It removes up to 99% of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics, as well as silt, sand, or anything else that's leaving your water looking cloudy. And since it takes up hardly any space, finding room for it in your camping gear should be no trouble at all.

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The Reusable Hand Warmer That Delivers up to 12 Hours of Heat

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Ditch those disposable hand warmers and save some money by upgrading to this reusable version. It can deliver up to 12 hours' worth of heat before you'll need to refill it — and it's compatible with plain lighter fluid as well as specialized Zippo hard warmer fuel. Plus, the small size makes it easy to fit inside your pocket.

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This Immersion Blender That Helps Cut Down on Mess

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Mixing up ingredients inside a standard blender means you'll have a lid and blending jar to clean. So if you're looking to cut down on mess? Consider upgrading to this immersion blender. It lets you blend items right inside your mixing bowl or pot, which means you'll have less to clean up once you've finished. And if you're worried about how powerful it is? One reviewer wrote that it "...has the power I need for mashing up soybeans for soy milk, quickly fluffing egg whites and blending sugar and eggs."

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The Universal Phone Mount That Sticks to Your Dashboard Without Using Adhesive

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Phone mounts that hook onto the air vents on your dashboard can be shaky. Luckily, this one attaches to the top of your dashboard using a strong suction cup — no need for any messy adhesives. It's also universally compatible with nearly any smartphone, and features a built-in cord management system to help keep it looking tidy while you're driving.

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