Sewing pattern: 2 easy ways to attach patches to a scout uniform

Earning a patch in scouts (Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts) is a proud moment for kids, and for the parents too. Those patches are a reminder of work they’ve done and experiences they’ve had in their scouting program. But once the kid earns the patch, then it’s up to you the parent to attach it to the uniform. Easier said than done, right? But if you put it off, you run the risk of losing the patch. (I speak from experience on this!) Don’t let that happen. Danielle from DIY Danielle shows two ways to attach scout patches to a uniform. One method uses a sewing machine, and the other is a no-sew method.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Sew or Iron On Boy Scout Patches, by DIY Danielle

[photo from DIY Danielle]

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I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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