Hello from Germany. You are such a lovely lady. Well, I don't have a sewing machine, but I need to attach an ellbow patch on a thin worn out cachmere pullover, with some holes in it. Which kind of thread do I need to use? The patches that I have, have ready made holes around them. Thank you so much fir your help.
by "overcast" do you mean zigzag? Do you take the extra backing off before you do this? Once the patch is steamed on, then you zigzag the patch to the sleeve? I'm just trying to get the steps right.
I got the patches in the mail last week. They are really soft and perfect for what they are going on. My thinking is (because I missed the part where you sold smaller patches) to fold one patch in half and cut through the center, so I'd have two short, almost square patches & round off the cut edge corners. Or should I try to trim around both patches about half an inch? They are going onto a cardigan sweater that has to be close to twenty years. Do you line the long edge up with the sleeve seam? Not on it, of course but how to make them straight?
Glad to hear you're happy with your patches. It is up to your preference, and it's hard to say without seeing what needs doing! From what you say yes line the long edge of the patch with the sleeve so it is central and pointing straight. Try and centre in the middle of the arm with equal distance on each side - hope this helps!
Susan, thank you for sharing. Question? The fabric you sew to stabilize the area around the hole, what kind of fabric do you use? Love your videos. More, please!
Yes, I saw the bondaweb on the elbow patch. But Susan sewed a piece of cloth to cover the hole and stabilized the area around the hole before applying the elbow patch. I am wondering what type of fabric she uses. Thank you. DJ
@@djmac6215 She didn't say but I've used a dead t-shirt for my inside patch. Use something that isn't going to fray. Maybe a camisole undershirt if you want an even thinner, finer under patch?
Hi Susan, so lovely! Do you know the proper way to place elbow patches on various garments? I can’t find real tailoring instructions anywhere. I’m trying to sew on elbow patches on many brands of men’s sweatshirts, and I sometimes have a longer sleeve or a wider sleeve, drop shoulder, regular shoulder. And I don’t want to get the placement wrong. I don’t have a slew of men over here in all sizes that can try on all the brands of sweatshirts in every size so I can mark their elbow placement… I really can’t screw this up. I get so confused, where to place the elbow patch and I made mine oversized anyway. What are the proper instructions? HELP. ❤️🧵
This is a really tricky one!! When we add elbow patches to customers jumpers we often find that the hole is not wear you think the elbow would have been! I will ask Susan and try and get back to you - there might not be an answer and she might just use her experience
So,1.) you apply the Bond a Web to the patch then 2.) machine "overcast" the patch then 3.) take the backing off and then 4.)steam the patch onto the sleeve?
Apply the bondaweb to the patch, peel off one layer of the bondaweb to reveal the sticky side, place it on the jumper and steam gently to get it secured and stuck down. Then "overcast" stitch onto the jumper!
Yes! We use old cashmere jumpers that are too damaged to wear, and make elbow patches and other accessories out of them. We use an overcast stitch for the edges of the patches to keep them neat and it looks quite nice!
Hi! What is the difference between the bondaweb and vilene knit interfacing. Are there instances where you would recommend one over the other? Just want to know what to buy! :)
Hello! The bondaweb sticks after a quick press with an iron to jumpers making them easier to sew with in certain circumstances. The vilene is designed for hand knitting as it is easier for a needle to pass through it. So we would recommend bondaweb backing for machine sewing and vilene for hand knitting!
Thank you so much for this, I have a jumper that I was about to throw out and now I am going to put elbow patches on it.
Fantastic! Glad it has helped to rescue a jumper.
Hello from Germany. You are such a lovely lady. Well, I don't have a sewing machine, but I need to attach an ellbow patch on a thin worn out cachmere pullover, with some holes in it. Which kind of thread do I need to use? The patches that I have, have ready made holes around them. Thank you so much fir your help.
Hello! We would recommend using cotton thread, although synthetic thread will do the job. Gutermann is a good make!
by "overcast" do you mean zigzag? Do you take the extra backing off before you do this? Once the patch is steamed on, then you zigzag the patch to the sleeve? I'm just trying to get the steps right.
I got the patches in the mail last week. They are really soft and perfect for what they are going on. My thinking is (because I missed the part where you sold smaller patches) to fold one patch in half and cut through the center, so I'd have two short, almost square patches & round off the cut edge corners. Or should I try to trim around both patches about half an inch? They are going onto a cardigan sweater that has to be close to twenty years. Do you line the long edge up with the sleeve seam? Not on it, of course but how to make them straight?
Glad to hear you're happy with your patches. It is up to your preference, and it's hard to say without seeing what needs doing! From what you say yes line the long edge of the patch with the sleeve so it is central and pointing straight. Try and centre in the middle of the arm with equal distance on each side - hope this helps!
Susan, thank you for sharing. Question? The fabric you sew to stabilize the area around the hole, what kind of fabric do you use? Love your videos. More, please!
So glad this video was helpful! We use a product called Bondaweb to ensure that we are placing and sewing the elbow patches in the correct place!
Yes, I saw the bondaweb on the elbow patch. But Susan sewed a piece of cloth to cover the hole and stabilized the area around the hole before applying the elbow patch. I am wondering what type of fabric she uses. Thank you. DJ
@@djmac6215 She didn't say but I've used a dead t-shirt for my inside patch. Use something that isn't going to fray. Maybe a camisole undershirt if you want an even thinner, finer under patch?
Hi Susan, so lovely! Do you know the proper way to place elbow patches on various garments? I can’t find real tailoring instructions anywhere. I’m trying to sew on elbow patches on many brands of men’s sweatshirts, and I sometimes have a longer sleeve or a wider sleeve, drop shoulder, regular shoulder. And I don’t want to get the placement wrong. I don’t have a slew of men over here in all sizes that can try on all the brands of sweatshirts in every size so I can mark their elbow placement… I really can’t screw this up. I get so confused, where to place the elbow patch and I made mine oversized anyway. What are the proper instructions? HELP. ❤️🧵
This is a really tricky one!! When we add elbow patches to customers jumpers we often find that the hole is not wear you think the elbow would have been! I will ask Susan and try and get back to you - there might not be an answer and she might just use her experience
So,1.) you apply the Bond a Web to the patch then 2.) machine "overcast" the patch then 3.) take the backing off and then 4.)steam the patch onto the sleeve?
Apply the bondaweb to the patch, peel off one layer of the bondaweb to reveal the sticky side, place it on the jumper and steam gently to get it secured and stuck down. Then "overcast" stitch onto the jumper!
You seem to be a lovely lady. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! ❤
Susan's such a sweetie! Glad you enjoyed her video :)
Can you make cashmere elbow patches from one sweater to apply to another? If so, how do you finish the edge of the cashmere patch?
Yes! We use old cashmere jumpers that are too damaged to wear, and make elbow patches and other accessories out of them. We use an overcast stitch for the edges of the patches to keep them neat and it looks quite nice!
Hi! What is the difference between the bondaweb and vilene knit interfacing. Are there instances where you would recommend one over the other? Just want to know what to buy! :)
Hello! The bondaweb sticks after a quick press with an iron to jumpers making them easier to sew with in certain circumstances. The vilene is designed for hand knitting as it is easier for a needle to pass through it. So we would recommend bondaweb backing for machine sewing and vilene for hand knitting!
Where can I buy the elbow patches?
From our website! Here is the link: www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk/collections/second-hand-cashmere-accessories/style_patches?sort_by=best-selling