Sequin patches may be used for giving the kits, shoes, or even accessories a little touch of glamour to make them stand out. Top Quality Patches can make sequin football patches for your team where you can make a whole new style for the team. There are general guidelines on how to choose and how to take care for sequin football patches in order to make the most of their durability.
Choosing Your Design
Consider the color scheme. Ensure that the color of sequins that the video compiler choose, majors or at least blend well with the team colors. Top Quality Patches offers sequin patches in a bunch of different colors, as you can see below.
Choose the right size and shape of patch if they are available and take it to where you want to fix it. Some of shapes available are round, rectangular, shields or even other forms depending with the client’s preference. The size of sequins patches should be measured to determine what will properly fit the available space.
Choose a patch backing material in accordance with your purpose and need. Different styles of patches include, iron-on backing patches, Velcro backed patches or self adhesive backed patches.
Adding Patches to Uniforms
Wash uniforms first. Before applying sequin patches on brand new uniforms, wash the garments at least once. This is very useful to make the fabric settle and stop it from shrinking at some other time in the future.
Mark positioning carefully. Choose the precise position and draw the lines with the help of chalk or tailor’s tape so that your patches are straight and aligned appropriately.
Stay on instructions of the application. For iron-on sequin patches, place a press cloth on top and iron it in respective heat and time instructions. Be careful not to make the sequins melt on the fabrics. Applying self-adhesive or Velcro patches should be done on a very clean surface and should be pressed firmly into position.
Caring for Your Patches
Store flat if possible. To avoid sequins curling or wrinkling it is recommended that sequin patches should always be stored flat and not folded. You can cover it with tissue paper before putting them into an airtight plastic bag or box if you wish to store them.
Clean as needed. It is recommended to use a soft brush as the one used for cleaning teeth or a lint brush to clean sequin patches by sweeping the dust or dirt off of it. For regular washing of the exterior, clean with soap and water by using a soft towel or sponge. Ensure that patches are dry before packing in the storage area.
Avoid high heat when washing. While washing uniforms or gears with sequin patches, do it inside out and use cold water and lower intensity washing. Do not use bleaching agents and which are normally used in dry cleaning since they erode both the adhesive as well as the materials used frequently.
Know when to replace. Sewing edges, and patch attachment should also be checked frequently. If you notice pilling, threadbare areas, unraveling stitches, or even a worn-out adhesive, replace your patches. Replacing them early prevents the formation of larger holes or damaging of uniforms.
Patch Placement Ideas
Sleeve patches. Attach rectangular glittering sequin discs to the end of the uniform sleeves and make them look decorative. Arrange them one below and equal distance from each other.
Number sequins. It is recommended to replace standard printed numbers on some sports clothes with separate sequin number patches for extra brightness and attractiveness.
Back patches. A big shield or sequin patch of custom shape for the back is a great accumulate that creates an outstanding focus area for the true spirit of the team.
Bag bling. For smaller sequin patches, sew or iron them around zippers or at the sides of the equipment bags and backpacks.
Helmet accents. Sequin patches in circle and star shapes are quite suited on the areas along the helmet stripes and designs for the purpose of decoration not causing hindrance to vision.
Show your team spirit with the right placed and dusted sequin patches on your football wears. By application of sequence and the right sense of fashion Top Quality Patches can turn your uniforms into teaching dream uniforms.
