Patches not only protect the sleeves of knitwear, but also decorate them!
Photo: alwaysmeclothing.com
First of all, patches on sleeves were invented for utilitarian purposes: they are designed to protect the elbows from damage. Patches can also reanimate sleeves that are already stretched or torn in the region of the elbows - this often happens with knitwear. Originally created as a functional part, such patches are also a decorative element. Below are a few patch ideas with which to protect and embellish the sleeves of knitwear.
Photo: monampersand.blogspot.com
1. Tweed Elbow Patches
Tweed is a great option to embellish and patch your elbows on your sweater. In this case, tweed patches are first glued to a double-sided adhesive non-woven, and then sewn along the edge manually. By the way, here is a life hack on how to draw an even oval template for a patch: use something round - the size will fit, for example, a cover from a glass for coffee.
Photo and source: brit.co
How to decorate a sweater: 7 effective ideas
2. Leather patches on the elbows
One of the most popular options and the most traditional - once, when these patches were just invented, they were just leather. The skin can be taken natural or artificial. You can put it on the "cobweb" or sew it just like that.Threads can be taken in color or contrasting. You can sew manually or on the machine (in both cases, use special needles for the skin).
Photo and source: lovevividly.com
We decorate a sweater with bright colors from felt
3. Patches on the elbows made of fabric with sequins
Before cutting out details for patches, a fabric with sewn sequins should be strengthened, for example, with adhesive non-woven. After cutting out the details, strengthen their edges by laying a line. Then you can sew on patches - either manually or by sewing a zigzag sewing machine.
Photo and source: seekatesew.com
How to sew from sequin fabric
4. Patches on the elbows of felt and sequins
This option looks similar to the previous one, but performed differently. First patches from felt are cut out, then embroidered with sequins, then sewn to a sweater. Details + link for downloading the patch template - click here.
DIY sequin decor
DIY apparel
5. Hexagon-shaped elbow patches
If you want something more unusual than simple oval patches, but less original than the muzzle of the animal, you can make patches, for example, in the form of hexagons.
Photo and source: onelittlemomma.com
Genuine leather: types and description
6. Drawn patches on the elbows
This method is suitable for strengthening and decorating a new thing from thin knitwear - on elongated or torn and sewn sleeves or on loose knitwear of large knitting, the paint will not look neat. Acrylic is suitable for fabric, you will also need a sponge and thick paper for stencil. Before applying paint, put a piece of polyethylene into the sleeve so as not to stain the second layer of knitwear.
Photo and source: momtastic.com
How to decorate a sweatshirt with a pattern of lines: a master class
7. Knitted patches on the elbows
If you own a crochet or knitting needles, patches can be tied.
Photo and source: creatinglaura.com
Pillow from an old sweater with cross stitch: a master class
8. Woven patches on the elbows
And these patches are woven from knitting yarn, matching the color to the shade of the knitwear.
Photo: frankie.com.au
