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Create embroidery designs from start to finish.](https://www.ricoma.us/product/en/embroiderystudio-e4-designing) - [Wilcom DecoStudio E3 Lite](https://www.ricoma.us/product/en/wilcom-decostudio-e3-lite) - [Lite embroidery digitizing software. Update digitized designs by adding stylized text to imported designs.](https://www.ricoma.us/product/en/wilcom-decostudio-e3-lite) - [Chroma](https://ricoma.com/US/software/chroma) - [Digitize and create even the most intricate designs with ease and speed.](https://ricoma.com/US/software/chroma) - [Shop all products >](https://ricoma.com/US) - flatbed - [FHT Series](https://www.ricoma.us/product/en/fht-series) - [High-speed, 15-needle flatbed embroidery machines. Up to 30 heads. 8-inch LCD monitor.](https://www.ricoma.us/product/en/fht-series) - GO EVEN FURTHER - Supplement your core business. 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet) [Mail](mailto:?subject=DIY%20Patches:%20How%20to%20embroider%20patches%20on%20your%20embroidery%20machine&body=See%20more%20athttps://info.ricoma.com/blog/diy-patches-how-to-embroider-patches-on-your-embroidery-machine) [](https://www.ricoma.us/blog/post/5-machine-embroidery-ideas-for-a-memorable-thanksgiving-dinner)   ### Complete the form below for your complimentary consultation! X   On this episode of Embroidery Hub, Laura goes over how to make DIY patches on our Ricoma commercial embroidery machine, the MT 1501. In this patch embroidery tutorial, you'll learn how to make patches from scratch and how to create patches in bulk with seamless edges using only your embroidery machine.  **What you'll need:** - Temporary adhesive spray - Cut-away backing - Water soluble stabilizer - Patch design    For more embroidery tips and machine embroidery projects, make sure to watch our machine embroidery tutorials on YouTube and join our Facebook community, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. [View more YouTube tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/user/RiCOMAmiami)!  [Join our Facebook community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery/). About the Author Laura Gomez is the content specialist at Ricoma Embroidery Machines. Ricoma engineers, manufactures, and distributes embroidery equipment worldwide. 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