Patch Applique
All About Appliques and What to Put Them On
Appliques are like embellishments for clothes. Where patches are meant to repair or cover holes, appliques are meant to add decoration, flair and a bit of the wearer’s personality. There are tons and tons of patterns, shapes, sizes and color schemes to choose from. If you’re feeling really creative you can even design your own. Here are some of your options as well as tips on how you can attach them to your clothes and what clothing items they work on.
For just about everything you can think of there is an applique for it. If you want something seasonal, there are patriotic, Valentines Day and St. Patrick’s Day choices plus a huge selection of Christmas choices like snow flakes, Christmas Trees, wrapped presents, reindeer, Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, candy canes and more. If you are looking for something to show off your favorite sports, choose from golf, football, soccer, the Olympic rings, bowling, tennis riding and more. Suppose you are into arts and entertainment, then you might like ballet slippers, musical notes or a magic hat. Kids might get a kick out of animal choices, dinosaur choices and sea creature choices, while teens may like a peace sign, lips, flowers or butterflies. Finally there other choices like basic shapes, western options, fruits and much more.
In addition to type, you can also choose the material that your applique will be made from. A wide range of materials are used such as beads, feathers, gem stones, lace, fabric, shells, rhinestones and sequins. There are so many choices you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for.
Appliques also come in a variety of sizes. The size you will want will depend on the type of garment you plan to put it on. For example, if you plan to put it on blue jeans, then you will want something relativity small. But if you plan to put it on a jacket, like a letter jacket then you will want something bigger. Also, you should keep in mind the size of the garment. For example, jeans for a kid will need smaller ones than jeans for an adult. Other clothing items that you can decorate include shirts, pants, hats, skirts, sweaters and jackets.
Most appliques can be sewn on to your clothing like a patch, and some can be glued on. When sewing them on you will want to use what is called fusing paper to hold it in place while you sew. You should also use a zigzag, tight stitch. This will keep the ends from becoming frayed in the wash. Special fabric adhesives can also be used to attach these decorative pieces to your clothing and often hold just as well, if not better than sewing them on.
If you are a retailer and want to sell these decorative embellishments in your store, you should order them online. There you will have tons of choices and you will find numerous places that offer you wholesale prices. This will save you a lot of money. The only requirement to purchase them from a wholesale website is that you have a state issued resale tax ID certificate.
Appliques are a fun way to show your creative side and your specific passions. They are a huge expression of personal taste and there are options for everyone from kids, to teens, to adults. When picking out the perfect one for any outfit, season or holiday, use your imagination and get creative. This is a great opportunity for self expression, use it!
About the Author
Sandy Winslow is a writer on topics relating to arts and crafts. There are many types of appliques available to adorn any piece of clothing and it’s really easy to apply them.
Jeep Patch Applique
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Iron On Embroidered Applique Patch Bowling Pins Ball $2.95 |
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FERRET-BLACK FOOTED EMBROIDERED IRON ON APPLIQUE PATCH $2.84 |
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VINTAGE HANNA BARBERA DIXIE PIXIE MOUSE MICE PATCH IRON ON EMBROIDERED APPLIQUES $9.99 |
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5 VINTAGE ROLLER SKATES SOCCER BALLS JOGGER EMBROIDERED PATCHES FABRIC APPLIQUES $7.99 |
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4 VINTAGE RED WHITE BLUE TENNIS RACKET STAR EMBROIDERED PATCHES FABRIC APPLIQUES $5.99 |
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Jacket Pattern Embroidered Patch Iron On Applique Decor $3.79 |
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VINTAGE LARGE WHITE LACY UNICORN SMALL RED CIRCULAR ZEBRA HORSE APPLIQUES PATCH! $7.99 |
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VINTAGE SCOTTY DOG SCOTTISH TERRIER APPLIQUE BATON MAJORETTE & RHINESTONE PATCH! $9.99 |
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VINTAGE WALT DISNEY’S MICKEY MOUSE “M” APPLIQUE PATCH 30 1/2″ FABRIC SASH BANNER $9.99 |
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12 VINTAGE BLUE FLOWERS EMBROIDERED FLORAL PATCHES ROSE FABRIC SEWING APPLIQUES! $7.99 |
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6 VINTAGE YELLOW FLOWERS EMBROIDERED FLORAL PATCHES DAISY & ROSE FABRIC APPLIQUE $5.99 |
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King Kong~Vintage Patch~Large Embroidered Applique on Velvet~Classic Movie~6″ $9.99 |
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7 VINTAGE WHITE FLOWERS EMBROIDERED FLORAL PATCHES OLD TAN ROSE SEWING APPLIQUE $7.99 |
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BEACH SANDALS, ORANGE EMBROIDERED IRON-ON APPLIQUE/PATCH $1.49 |
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Cute SO COOL Flower Power Sew Iron-On Patch DIY Rave Hippie Embroidered Applique $2.90 |
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Lot 4 0.75″ Yellow Bumble Bee Embroidery applique patch $1.50 |
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Red Iron On Fabric Apple Shaped Cloth Applique Patch 2 Pcs $3.78 |
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2 Pcs Sew On Embroidered Patch Sticker Applique Fuchsia $3.83 |
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Christmas Tree Embroidered Iron On Patch Applique116955 $1.39 |
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Dinosaurs Dino Stegasaurus Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3980 $6.50 |
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Dinosaurs Dino T Rex Skeleton Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3993 $6.99 |
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Dinosaurs Dino Velociraptor Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3979 $6.50 |
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Kiss Starchild’s Black Guitar Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3840 $6.49 |
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Kiss Starchild’s V Guitar Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3839 $6.49 |
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Tiki Flame Head Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3811 $6.99 |
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Tiki Flower Head Orange Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3812 $6.99 |
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Tiki Flower Head Purple Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3815 $6.99 |
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1PC~BEACH SUNGLASSES~IRON ON EMBROIDERED APPLIQUE PATCH $3.35 |
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Lot 3 Light Blue Butterfly Embroidery Applique Patch $1.25 |
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GOLF – GOLF TEXT – GOLF GREEN W/FLAG FULLY EMBROIDERED IRON ON APPLIQUE PATCH $2.49 |
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1PC~BEACH SUNGLASSES~IRON ON EMBROIDERED APPLIQUE PATCH $3.49 |
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COLLECTIBLE FABRIC PATCH APPLIQUE – NEW BRUNSWICK PURPLE VIOLET $3.99 |
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COLLECTIBLE FABRIC PATCH APPLIQUE – ERTL COLLECTORS CLUB #4 THE REPLICA $3.99 |
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Lady Green Butterfly Pattern Design Iron On Applique Patch $3.60 |
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2Pcs Letters Iron On Applique Embroidered Sticker Patch $3.07 |
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3.75″ Gold Asian Dragon Embroidery Patch Applique $3.75 |
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25 pcs Pink Silvery Hello Kitty Iron on Patches Cloth Applique Wholesale Gifts $0.99 |
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1PC~BEACH SUNGLASSES~IRON ON EMBROIDERED APPLIQUE PATCH $3.49 |
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IRON ON PATCH/APPLIQUE Embroidered Lavender Stethoscope ~ Available In 9 Colors $2.37 |
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PRINCESS CROWN LILAC RHINESTONE IRON-ON APPLIQUE/PATCH $1.73 |
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3 INCH Star in Circle Embroidered Iron on Applique Patch FD – Choice of Colors $4.99 |
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3 INCH Star in Circle Embroidered Iron on Applique Patch FD – Choice of Colors $4.99 |
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3 INCH Star in Circle Embroidered Iron on Applique Patch FD – Choice of Colors $4.99 |
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3 INCH Star in Circle Embroidered Iron on Applique Patch FD – Choice of Colors $4.99 |
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FRUITY NINE PATCH APPLIQUE QUILT PATTERN 33 X 33 $1.28 |
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PINEAPPLE. SMALL, EMBROIDERED IRON-ON APPLIQUE/PATCH $1.57 |
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Orange Embroidered Fabric Flower Iron On Patch Applique $3.83 |
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Lot 4 Gray Grey Bow embroidery applique patch $1.75 |
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Tinkerbell Sit Disney Embroidered Applique Patch 931355 $3.99 |
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70 pcs Pink Silvery Hello Kitty Iron on Patches Cloth Applique Wholesale Gifts $0.99 |
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Birds/Hummingbirds- Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch $2.69 |
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Mickey Mouse Round Disney Iron On Applique Patch 937524 $3.99 |
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2 Pcs Bags Iron On Embroidery Sticker Patch Applique $3.95 |
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1 INCH Heart Plush Leopard Pink Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $3.99 |
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1 INCH Heart Plush Leopard Red Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $3.99 |
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1 INCH Skull & Crossbones Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD – Pink $3.99 |
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1 INCH Skull & Crossbones Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD – White $3.99 |
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1 INCH Strawberry Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $2.99 |
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100% A$$hole Tab Novelty Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $4.99 |
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100% B*tch Tab Novelty Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $4.99 |
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2 INCH World Peace Sign Embroidered iron on Hippie Applique Patch FD $3.99 |
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3 INCH World Peace Sign Embroidered iron on Hippie Applique Patch FD $4.50 |
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3 Stars Jewel Iron On Applique Patch Lot of 2 $3.99 |
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45 RPM Record Adapter Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $4.99 |
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50’s Diner Waitress with Tray Full of Treat Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch $6.50 |
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6 INCH Pentagram Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $6.99 |
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666 Devil Name Tag Novelty Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $4.99 |
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Yellow Tropical Marine Fish embroidery applique patch $1.00 |
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8 Ball Billards Pool Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD – 1 INCH $3.75 |
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8 Ball Billards Pool Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD – 2 INCH $3.99 |
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8 Ball Billards Pool Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD – 3 INCH $4.25 |
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90% Angel Embroidered Iron On Applique Iron On Patch $2.99 |
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6PCS ~ GREY ANGEL FISH ~ IRON ON EMBROIDERED APPLIQUE PATCHES $1.99 |
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Celestial Lunar New Moon Embroidery Applique Patch $1.00 |
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AC/DC Stiff Upper Lip Rock Music Band Applique Patch $4.99 |
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Alabama AL State Flag Embroidered Applique Patch $3.99 |
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Alaska AK State Flag Embroidered Applique Patch $3.99 |
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Alaska Bear Travel Souvenir Iron On Applique Patch $4.95 |
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11×5″ Storybook Heirloom Chenille Jacket Patch Applique $4.99 |
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Alchemy Skull W/ Red Rose Licensed Biker Applique Patch $4.99 |
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Alfa Romeo Milano Car Applique Patch FD Vintage $3.99 |
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Purple Tropical Marine Fish embroidery applique patch $1.00 |
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All American Football Iron on Patch Applique FD $3.99 |
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Aloha Hawaii Tropical Scene Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3786 $6.50 |
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American US USA Flag Iron On Applique Patch Lot of 3 $3.99 |
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Striped Tropical Marine Fish embroidery applique patch $1.75 |
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Anarchy Symbol Round Embroidered Iron On Badge Applique Patch FD $4.99 |
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Angel Girls Name Tag Iron On Applique Patch Lot of 2 $3.00 |
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Angels & Devils Purple Angel Sexy Woman Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3668 $6.75 |
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Angels & Devils Red Devil Sexy Woman Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3667 $6.75 |
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Anheuser Busch Fresh Beer Tastes Better Embroidered Applique Patch FD $4.99 |
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Anheuser-Busch Busch Beer Logo Applique Patch FD Vintage $3.99 |
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Animal Eagle Ray Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3955 $5.99 |
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Animal Kindom Polar Bear & Cub Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3935 $6.75 |
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Animal Kindom Tiger Cat Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3936 $6.75 |
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Animal Polar Bear Cub Embroidered Iron On Applique Patch P3952 $5.99 |