Sequin baseball patches can also be made at home, and it is an amusing way to be unique and show some passion toward this sport. Whether you are looking to write your name on your jacket, cap or bag then these coloured patches come as great additions to your sportswear.

What You’ll Need

Before diving into the projects, gather the following materials:

• Sequin fabric: Selection of colors should be done to depict your favorite team or requirements of a personal choice.
• Felt or canvas fabric: This shall form the background of your patch.
• Embroidery thread: For sketching the general shape and design and for defining the particulars of your patch.
• Needle and thread: Basic sewing supplies.
• Fabric glue: For added security.
• Scissors: Good enough to glide through fabric.
• Iron-on backing (optional): And are in a semi liquid form especially for easy application on your clothes.
• Pencil or fabric marker: For sketching designs.
• Templates (optional): It will be also possible to make the necessary prints or drawings in advance.

Step 1: Design Your Patch

As always, the first thing you need when embarking on any project is a design idea and the same applies when designing a sequin baseball patch. This is the base on which you are going to build a design or logo and can be anything ranging from a baseball, to a team emblem or even the first two letters of your name.

• Sketch Your Idea: With a maestro pencil or perhaps fabric marker, cause a softer print on paper with pencil and fabric marker. This is particularly important if you are a beginner, just stick to simple designs.
• Choose Colors: Choose specific decal colors that you like and that best represents you or your favorite team colors.
• Create a Template: If you want a specific shape, you should make a template which you make out of paper in the same shape as the design you want on the shirt.

Step 2: Prepare Your Base

After you have your design, it is now the time to get the base of your desired patch set.

• Cut the Base Fabric: Take a paper of what you want in shape and size and stick in the felt or canvas accordingly. Always it is better to leave a small margin around the edges and blades for the stitches easily.
• Iron (if necessary): If you’re working with fabric that tends to wrinkle, iron this fabric so that there is a smooth surface for the patch.

Step 3: Attach the Sequins

But wait, there’s more – it’s time to place the sequins in!

• Start from the Edge: Sew the sequins approximately 1/8th inch along the perimeter of your patch. Put them using a needle and thread, join them well so that you cover a large area with the petals.
• Fill In the Design: Keep sewing the sequins into your pattern Continue to sew sequins inward, as per your sequence. Depending on the colors of the sequins chosen, you can make simple frankly as cloud patterns or gradients or even stencils.
• Secure with Fabric Glue: Use fabric glue beneath the sequins to boost the extra density as you finish the decorating process. This will help them remain stuck in position particularly if you are likely to wear the patch often.

Step 4: Add Details

If, for example, your patch is about the organization you work for, write some more details in order to make your patch look better.

• Embroider Around the Edges: Finally adhere the selected design on your garment using the embroidery thread to trace the seams of the patch. It also helps to add the contrast, which is very beneficial when defining your design.
• Include Text: You can complete the specific customizing of this patch by sewing short text, including initials, with the use of embroidery thread. Select a font that should be related to the general design concept.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

When you have decided to leave the patch as is then you are ready for the final stages.

• Trim Excess Fabric: However, when cutting into the edges of the body part to which you’ll be affixing the patch, ensure that you take some fabric around the edges of the sequins without cutting the sequins themselves.
• Iron-On Backing: If you desire for an easy application of patch, iron on back can be affixed at the back side of patch. Read the instructions on the backing and make sure you follow them to the letter in order to get the best results.
• Let It Dry: If you applied fabric glue then let the patch first dry before you attempt to move it or rub it.

Step 6: Application

That is all about sequin baseball patch making, now that you have your sequin baseball patch ready you can now wear It on your chosen item.

• Position the Patch: Choose the spot where you would like to wear your patch on your jacket, cap or bag.
• Secure with Stitching or Ironing: If you used an iron-on backing, then sew the items according to instructions given to join this material. Of course, if you want something to be a little more permanent, then you can stitch the patch onto the fabric.
• Final Inspection: After applying the patch make certain all the borders have sealed correctly and the patch is strongly fixed.

Additional Ideas

To keep your creativity flowing, here are a few more ideas for different patch designs you can try:

• Team Logos: Craft patches of various of your favorite teams. Make them easily identifiable as the team colors and logo designs should be the same.
• Custom Phrases: Grab fun sayings or team mottos and stitch them in bright and cheerful colours. Sometimes very simple and eye-catching phrases such as “Game On”, “Play Ball” can do. One must also remember to be playful, as well.
• Seasonal Themes: Such as creating a design on patch on baseball based on seasonal sports events or holidays, for instance summer holiday patch.

Conclusion

Making your own sequin baseball patches is one of the ways one feels fulfilled while supporting his or her team. As this article demonstrates, it is very easy to create patches that will make your wardrobe look cooler with very few items and creative thinking. Whether to baby proof your clothing for the season or to create trinkets for friends these DIY projects are sure to entice. Well let’s gather your supplies and let your imagination do the work, and start stitching pretty baseball patches!