Well, it works, but only kinda. After awhile, the edges of the patches start to come off.
After looking at these curling patches for months, and unsuccessfully trying to fix the edges with yet more adhesive, I finally decided it was time to actually SEW these babies on. I don't have a machine, but I do have needle and thread. Given how hard it was to get the needle to go through the very edge of the patch, I was grateful to also have a thimble.
After about three stitches, this happened:
Yep, my needle broke. And not just in half. No, it broke into three different pieces. I looked at the broken pieces in my hand, then I looked at the shirt with the curling patches and thought...
"Good enough."
Gee, that sewing project didn't take as long as I'd feared. Sheesh.
6 comments:
Hey, friend! I have a sewing machine you could borrow. You'd probably have to get some heavy duty needles for it, though.
$30.00 for a scout shirt? Thanks for the warning - I'll start saving now. Oh, and I'll probably get Colt's a few sizes too big so it'll get more wear.
Well it was a nice try. Thank heavens for thimbles!
BTW - I love all of the birthday pictures! Looks like you guys had a blast, and what a great theme. (And what a great mom!)
So this is one of those times I can be thankful I have all girls????
You crack me up. I've heard of a Ward that has a woman who volunteers to sew the patches on the uniforms. Maybe Nylene needs a fourth calling. Ha ha.
Wow! Those are TOUGH patches! Thank goodness I only have one boy (Matt) to sew patches on for. Holy cow!
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