Machine embroidery patches have become a popular way to add personality to jackets, bags, and accessories with durable, detailed designs. Unlike traditional woven patches, machine-embroidered versions offer dimensional texture and vibrant thread colors that resist fading. Modern embroidery machines can produce patches with merrow edges, adhesive backings, or even glow-in-the-dark threads for unique customization. From scout badges to branded logos or pop culture motifs, these patches allow for intricate detailing that hand sewing can’t match. With the right stabilizers and digitizing software, crafters can turn any artwork into a professional-quality patch, making this technique ideal for small businesses, team apparel, or upcycling projects.

Projects to try

Just about everyone loves to collect patches, using designs found online, you can turn your embroidery machine into a patch making machine!

Must do

How to make a patch with your embroidery machine. It’s easy to make an iron-on patch with almost any type of embroidery or applique design.

Christmas Tree Banner In The Hoop Project Machine Embroidery Designs Applique Patterns all done In-T

Looking for a gorgeous Christmas applique project? Introducing…CHRISTMAS TREE BANNER ITH Project by Big Dreams Embroidery.You can make this too! This in-the-hoop project is a fast and cute way to decorate your home for Christmas. After stitching out, simply slide each banner piece onto a length of satin ribbon. You can add letters or designs from your embroidery machine to personalize if desired!This is a quick and easy two-sided banner all done in the hoop with step-by-step instructions to guide you. You are hooping stabilizer only, appliqueing your fabrics and adding font or designs (if desired) over the top, applying backing fabric behind your hoop, finishing the edges and ribbon holes and trimming away the stabilizer. This banner pieces slide onto ribbon 5/8\

Machine Embroidery Applique Design Cow Bandana Hat Patch INSTANT DOWNLOAD

NOTE THIS IS NOT A PATCH. THIS IS A DIGITAL DESIGN FILE FOR AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE. YOU WILL NEED AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE TO USE THIS DESIGN.Want to make applique hats but don’t have a hat hoop? Now you can! These can even be done in a 4×4 hoop! Show your style with our Cow Bandana Hat Patch applique design. This design is done in-the-hoop and then is attached to a hat for a perfect distressed, vintage fashion statement.The Cow Bandana Hat Patch applique design listing includes 5 sizes: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 inch. A PDF tutorial with pictures is included to show you how quick and easy this hat patch goes together.You will receive this design in DST, PES, EXP, HUS, JEF, VIP, XXX, VP3 and ART.These designs may be used on personal items or items for resale, but the designs/fonts cannot be sold, shared, traded, OR used for clipart, screenprint, heat press or any other medium with written consent from tmmdesigns and/or Applique Market.Design files will be delivered by instant download.

Crafts

Learn how to create an embroidered no sew, iron-on patch using fabric, stabilizer, the right design and your embroidery machine.

Patch Kit – Trio – Twill

The Patch Kit – Twill Trio is is a great way to get started in the Patch business. Creating custom made patches has never been easier than with the Patch Kit. All you need is an embroidery machine, an iron or heat press and the Patch Kit. The completed patches can be ironed or sewn on right after they are produced. Perfect for creating a clean patch that your customers will love.

Here’s what this kit includes:

• Hot Knife and Universal Cutting Tip
• Hot Tool Holder
• 1 Yard Patch Twill Black
• 1 Yard Patch Twill White
• 1 Yard Patch Twill Gray
• 3 Yards of Heat SEAL

Item’s you need:

• Embroidery Machine
• Hand Iron or Heat Press
• Digitized designs with a Satin Stitch / Zig-Zag B
  order (this makes cutting out easier)

sewing

Learn how to embroider on wood, glass, ceramic, etc. without stitching, using Fuse & Seal adhesive.