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Expert: Sharon Vogel - 6/18/2009


Question
I am using my machine to sew a simple circular patch on my son's racing suit instead of sewing it on by hand this time.  What stitch is recommended when sewing on patches?  Should I use a zig-zag?

Answer
Dear Rebecca,
If the patch has the satin stitched edge, I would match the thread and sew it on using a zigzag stitch.  Also try to match the width of the satin stitching on the edge for a really neat edge.

Good luck and happy sewing.

Sharon

p.s.  I was assuming this was a decorative patch and not a patch for a repair.  Let me know if you need further assistance.

S.

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Sharon Vogel

Expertise

I can answer general sewing questions as well as tailoring, heirloom, menswear, children's wear, craft sewing, quilting and just about any fabric or notion. I can also help with some sewing machine repair and maintenance.

Experience

I started sewing at the age of 3...thanks to my mom and grandmother, and I am now in my fifties. Home economics classes in junior high and high school helped me to finesse my skills.

Education/Credentials
Palmer and Plesch tailoring class Basically, self-taught...give me the instructions and I will figure it out and then make it better!

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A few blue ribbons at fairs along the way

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