AboutSharon 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!
Awards and Honors A few blue ribbons at fairs along the way
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.
