Elbow Patches

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How to Add Elbow Patches: Trendy and functional- a rarity for fashion statements. Perhaps you've loved your favorite sweater a bit too much and now theres a bit of wear- or worse! a hole developing on the elbows. Of course, you wouldn't dare to throw it out, it is your fav…

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Elbow patches have the ability to update a jumper, giving it a stylish look. While they are often there to cover up holes or reinforce shirt sleeves, most

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It’s astounding how many sweaters my dear friend Taylor has with elbow holes. It wasn’t until I spotted her plinking away at a computer keyboard that I realized the cause… she’s a leaner, a focused leaner. The more she focuses, the more she leans, and the more she leans, the more worn her wares become. She most definitely puts her sweaters to work. These Knit Elbow Patches were developed with Taylor in mind, out of love and necessity. To knit up these Patches I used two strands of Purl…

The main function of patches is to provide fabric protection on an area that gets a lot of wear and tear so the life of garment is extended. One of those areas is at the elbow which is why elbow patches are pretty common on jackets and sweaters. These days, elbow patches can also be a fun style detail. This video tutorial shows you how to use them. #sew #sewing #diyfashion #patches #elbowpatches #garmentsewing

This week I decided to add my own fashion flair to this perfect sweater that I found at Target. After picking up some leather from the craft store, I was able to cut it out...

Starry elbow patches!

You don’t want to step out because of the cold weather? You can have something to keep the hands busy at home, like sewing. Find your old T-shirts or old sweaters and update them with stylish and adorable elbow patches. Then you don’t need to spend much money to spice