Clothes can be given an additional design so that they can look more unique and attractive this kind of design is what is referred to as the custom patch design. You can spot them on the clothes worn by the police, fire fighters, military and other clubs. These patches are available online but you can also make your own. After you choose the style, size and color you require you can then place your order. Your product will be shipped directly to the address you will give. Save on the cost you will use in buying them by learning how to make one. All you have to do is just follow a few simple steps and you will be on your way to making a beautiful patch in no time.

First thing that you need to do is to have an idea of the designs that you want . If you do not have any idea then you can choose from the ones in the internet or choose from a brand identity. If you are more talented you can be able to come up with your own unique design.

Ensure the design you have chosen is easily visible. Simplicity should be a priority and you should keep the design as simple as possible. Use of too many words will make the piece look full and will not look nice as it should. Choosing an appropriate shape is necessary. There are many available shapes online to choose from. You can also get a shape of your own.

Next you have to do backing for it and you can choose from the various ways available to do this. The plastic backing enables you to give the piece the needed support and also make it stiff. You can also use your iron to make the piece to be able to stick on the piece of cloth you want to put it into.

Next you need to place borders for the piece to look smarter. Bordering can be done in two main ways; through the merrowed method which involve rounding the piece. The die cut will require you to cut out the piece from where it is.

It is necessary that you make a choice on the appropriate size that you want and this will depend on the piece of cloth you want to place this item. The size can be determined by using a ruler to measure the cloth you want to mount the patch to. You will be able to determine if it is the right fit for this patch.

Letters written on this piece should be about quarter inch tall. Anything below this will spoil your design. The last thing to do is the embroidery to ensure there are no loose threads hanging around and also to make it neater.

Now you can be able to get your own beautiful piece of custom patch design through using your own hands. It will enable you save on cost and you will get the experience from doing this. You will be proud to know that the patch you have on your cloth is made by your own hands.