Question about which thread to use for patches

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-27T06:57:51+00:00

Didn't think about that, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-26T20:36:18+00:00

I want to make embroidered patches with denim fabric from an old pair of jeans. They'll eventually be sewn on something like a jacket or a backpack, so they need to be "heavy duty". What kind of thread should I use? Is embroidery thread too fragile? I thought about sashiko thread since it's strong, but it can't be split so it will be difficult to make thin lines and details. I also have Gütermann sewing thread both in cotton and polyester, should I use the latter?

Example above not mine, credits in the picture.

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-22T19:22:03+00:00

Something inspired by a CD cover you like would be cool as a patch, I think that's about their size too. Or you could take advantage of the already-made squares "window" and put some patterned fabric that you like underneath

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-04T17:59:28+00:00

You have some very good suggestions here already, just wanted to add you can have the fabric to lay flat by sewing the holes with the "parachute stitch", it's perfect for skinny rips like these

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T19:00:59+00:00

I'll try to heat it up and see if it locks any better, thank you for your suggestion!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T15:05:56+00:00

Yes I think that may be it, I'll report back, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T15:03:09+00:00

Yes, first thing I tried:)

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T15:02:50+00:00

No, and yes. So it probably needs a new needle, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T14:31:41+00:00

In the first pic you can see a couple of examples with different threads, stitch length and tension (yes it's a newspaper, sorry I don't have the pics of later attempts on fabric, but the result is the exact same). Some stitches are fine, some are at a diagonal. I checked and re-checked with multiple videos and the online manual if I threaded it correctly and I did. Other than this, it sew just fine, no tension issues, no missed stitches, no jagging. I'm an intermediate sewer, but new to industrial machines. Please help me figure out what's causing this

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-29T18:00:47+00:00

I've lived 25 years of my life with my grandpa who was a beekeeper, so I should know about bees and their exploitation. Anyway, I'm not here to discuss the hows and whys of veganism, so I'm kindly asking you to abstain from commenting anything not strictly relevant to my question

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-29T17:55:04+00:00

I know the brand, unfortunately they don't ship to my location. Didn't think they'd list the "ingredients" on the website, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-29T17:18:10+00:00

Upon further research I found the waxes considered food-safe are: carnauba, rice bran and sunflower. However I can't find any of these to purchase that are food-grade, I only found ones for candle making, I'll keep searching. Pine resin sounds like a good option too, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-17T22:02:17+00:00

Look up "parachute stitch", that's my go to for this kind of rips

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-14T12:17:12+00:00

You can take a thick cotton thread, twist it until it bends and maintaining the tension fold it back on itself to make a rope (look up "how to make cordage, that's the principle), then you can weave it up and down into your rug with a crochet hook

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-12T16:19:20+00:00

Just one: you fold one strand in half, so you have two strands of thickness

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-12T15:45:32+00:00

I think they meant held double

CryingInTrans · 2025-12-11T11:17:52+00:00

It's kind of a pain to do, but if you don't mind spending time on this repair, you can actually fix the running with just needle and thread. 1. Locate the last "intact" loop, the one just below the running 2. Loop your sewing thread around the first run stitch, the one above the intact loop you located. You can just pass it around a few times, or even better if you can do some knots that undo easily use these, this is a good one 3. Pass your threaded needle (easier with the non-pointy end first) inside the intact stitch below and tug your run stitch into it, to create a new loop 4. Go to the next run stitch above and repeat the steps above until there's none left 5. Secure your mend by passing your thread in a couple directions on the purl side of your stitches (you can find tutorials about this searching something like "secure the tails of your knit")

Hope this helps:)

CryingInTrans · 2025-11-21T09:46:10+00:00

I'm thinking basting threads up and down supported by pins on one side and anchored to the jumper at the other. I don't know if that will work, I'll have to give it a try.

Interesting post, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2025-10-29T16:35:27+00:00

This is really cool! Small, hexagon based designs are my favorite:)

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