This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/621.html#000001 Maggie, The professional patch companies either use "merrow" machines to give a nice finished merrowed edge or they have laser cutting machines that not only cut the fabric 'right on the money' but also melt back the finished edge which holds everything together should one stitch get pulled. And they're fast too. If you are going to do patches, it should only be a few for family or loved ones. For this process will take more time than you realize and it's not cost effective unless your customer is willing to "Pay Bigtime". If you are going to do a large quantity, shop/farm them out to a patch company. Check the archives as many folks here have recommended many. To make your patch, sew out your design onto sturdy fabric with a nice satin stitch around the perimeter. Purchase a bonding sheet, like "Heat Bond" (I bought at Wal*Mart). They come in various thicknesses. Peel off the wax paper from one side of the bonding sheet and iron it onto the back of the fabric after you've sewn your design and popped it out of the hoop. After it cools, stedily cut with a pair of scissors around the outside edge of the satin stitch. If you accidentally cut a few of the satin stitches, the bonding material (feels like "hot glue") will hold everything together. Some people say you can remove the final sheet of wax paper from the back of the patch and iron it onto the garment where it is to be placed. But personally I say you should still sew it on with a sewing machine for rugged support. Hope this helps. Ed Orantes =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================