I am NOT a DIY kinda chick (I barely have time to tie my shoelaces) but when I saw this, I got excited.
Ok truth be told – I got excited but I saw something sparkly….but they’re cute nonetheless!
Elbow patches are a terrific way to add depth and flavor to blazers and sweaters – and, frankly, a terrific way to make something old new again. Choose an older blazer and sweater and let’s get to work….this idea came from a pair & a spare.
What you’ll need:
- blazer or sweater
- sequin fabric
- scissors
- a needle and thread
- craft paper and pen
Pared down instructions {full instructions here}:
- cut the shape out of the sequin fabric
- thread the needle
- pin the patches in place
- sew ’em on (but make sure they look symmetrical)
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let me do you a solid and hip you this: fusible bonding. there are two types: the kind that comes in strips suitable for quick hems and the kind that comes in sheets of paper (trace it to the shape you want and iron on and voila! no sewing!)
bon chance!
You are going to have me at a fabric store tonight, making my boys late for karate…
you can’t iron sequins Pammy Pam…I’ve tried. lolol
Yikes you can’t iron sequins without doing damage to them…
Don’t be late but DO make the sequins patches….I’m actually doing it too!!