So fate is at your elbow... Suppose you better protect it with some lovely elbow patches!
I've always had a massive thing for Elbow patches. Even though it's just a little detail it can transform clothing from YAWN to WOW!
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All you would need is...
- some sturdy fabric like suede/leather. (Or You could use anything really).
- Scissors, needle & thread/fabric glue. Sewing pins.
- Paper/cardboard/whatever to draw the elbow patch pattern onto...
- And a garment that needs some love and attention
All you have to do it...
- Draw an 'elbow patch' pattern onto your paper, and cut around it.
- Place the pattern onto the fabric and draw around it
- Fold the fabric in half. Pin together and cut around the pattern (this will give you 2 elbow patches lol)
- Secure onto garment using pins (in the right place... probs best to try the garment on first and mark where the patches need to go)
- Hand sew/glue securely onto the garment. Personally I think hand sewing gives the best effect rather than gluing.. I like to see a contrasting stitch.
BOOM... You have a beautiful new item of clothing :)
I love learning where something originated from and why it's there; Elbow patches were historically used on men's 'shooting jackets' and other hunting clothing. They were used to protect clothing from wear and tear from the rifles. I think it's crazy how something that originated from hunting attire can become fashion. This is what I love about fashion, how designers incorporate things that are completely 'off-topic' into their designs. I love how something that was never meant to be fashionable became fashionable! Fashion is such an awesome thing :)
Have a fun week :)
I love elbow patches, don't know if I'd manage a DIY job probably end up mismatched! x
ReplyDeleteGreat post, love the DIY tips!
ReplyDeleteI love the elbow patch design too, but I dread to think what the result product would be if I tried to do it myself! I think I’ll stick to the high street ones, they have some gorgeous ones on cardigans in h&m! x
ReplyDeleteElbow patches look so good in sweatshirts and blazers! Love them!! Those in the first pic with star shape are great!
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ReplyDeleteOhh, thanks for the idea! I didn't even think of doing them in funky shapes!
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I saw a blazer similar the the asos one in h&m the other day and I want it! But now I also want this cardigan...
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You know what - I have never consideredd them until now ha-ha but looking at your 'classic' compilation - WOW! Love the look of them they really add something unique to an item of clothing - great finds!
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Great post, don't nomrally go for elbow patches but I love the Zara cardie!
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Great post! Totally agree with you, it's so odd it came from hunting! and I love them :)
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I love the elbow patches on knitwear I never thought of just buying a nice jumper and putting some on myself
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i adore elbow patches! i think they're amazing; h&m have some nice jumpers/cardigans with elbow patches at the moment which are good if you are awful at DIY (aka me;D)
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I really, really love the second one!
ReplyDeleteOoh this is such a good idea for a DIY project. I will have to have a hunt for an old cardi I can add some elbow patches to!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit obsessed with elbow patches! x hivenn
ReplyDeleteahhh these are so cool,always wanted to make some,cant wait to see how you do yours :)
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