The 90s returned with everything to fashion, in the collection of big brands and also in the streets. Among these trends are tattoo choker and chokers, but the patches also marked a lot this season and came back with everything.
Patches are pieces of normally embroidered fabrics with different designs and shapes. These bits of fabric can usually be glued or sewn into garments, especially jeans, and give a fresh look to the look.
The stickers are an alternative to give a new face to a piece that is forgotten in your closet, or to add a fun touch to the look. Most patches are sticky patches and can easily be removed.
Check out below elaborate tips, in partnership with teacher and fashion consultant Flavia Piña, on how to use pieces with patching:
Patchy Jacket
Patch jackets come in a variety of designs, such as traditional jeans, military and bombers. The place of application may vary, being in the arms, in the back region, near the shoulders, and also all over the front.
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Jeans jackets are the ones we find most often on the street, sometimes with only a single patch applied, sometimes in super fun versions. Patchy jackets add a playful and fun touch to productions ?, explains fashion consultant Flávia. However, she points out that these pieces should preferably be used in formal environments, which do not require more sober productions.
Patchy Pants
For those who are more willing to innovate, pants are also good options for patching. For the bolder it is still interesting to mix the patches with pants? Boyfriend? and looking 'destroyed' with rips and shreds.
The most common is to find patches applied in traditional jeans, but nothing prevents the application to be made in twill pants. Regarding the arrangement of patches, Flavia advises: • The point where the patch is glued is the point of attention of your clothing. If you prefer not to draw attention to a particular body part, is it worth avoiding the sticky there ?.
Patchy T-shirt
Patches can be a great alternative to giving an innovative twist to a basic t-shirt or even giving a new look to an already worn T-shirt. As Flavia guarantees, this piece is easy to use and can easily be found in department stores and is great for those who want to join the trend without making big investments.
The piece can be combined with heels to create a hi-lo look that blends more sophisticated and more casual items into one look. Frayed denim shorts and flatforms to finish the look, make the look super young and updated.
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Patchwork Shorts & Skirts
Denim shorts and skirts are the face of summer and with patches still integrate the trend "fun summer", as Flávia Piña teaches. To avoid the risk of creating a very informative look it is safer to combine these pieces with smooth tops.
For a youthful, up-to-date look, it's cool to combine skirts and shorts with patches, t-shirts and sneakers, especially white ones. Patches are also great outlets for a fun and casual twist on traditional pencil skirts.
Patches in the bag
"Most versatile of all applications, the patches in bags are a great way to join the trend, more sophisticated," says Flavia, who further adds that this item is easier to move in formal environments, as it gives a differential to look, but no exaggeration.
Clutch or wallet pouches are great for patching, especially when it comes to fabric. But it is important to note that the most sophisticated bags also get a casual touch by applying the stickers.
Foot patches
Sneakers and Slip on are the most common shoe models to find with patching. They are certainly comfortable and casual models, and are perfect for relaxing looks and for the weekend.
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About the composition of looks with these shoes, Flávia comments: "It is worth betting on more neutral compositions, where the shoe is the accessory of the time." Black or white shoes make the patches stand out because of the contrast they offer.
How to apply the patches
Patching garments is highly easy and can be done at home.The tools needed to make the application are: iron and a piece of any fabric. Check out the steps in the tutorial below, made by the channel Eat Blogar Amar:
Where to find patches?
To apply the stickers on clothing that is already in your closet, see below for a list of online stores offering patches for sale:
- Fatum: The store offers several patches with band names and established rock singers, as well as country flag patches.
- Ziovara: In this e-commerce the patches can be bought in kits. In addition to the adhesive stickers, they also offer pieces with applied patches, such as sweatshirts and t-shirts.
- Objectives Embroidery: This online store offers fun designs like rainbows, hot dogs and unicorns. The unit values do not exceed R $ 12.
- Ethus Store: The differential of this store is the offer of sequin patches, they provide a bolder touch to the look.
- Embroidered Patches: Comic signs, bands and heroes patches can be found in this e-commerce. The values are no more than $ 10.
DIY Patches Step by Step: Do It Yourself!
If you don't want to purchase your stickers and want to make them personalized, check out tutorials for making unique patches at home:
Love Triangle Blog
To perform this tutorial you need transfer paper, glue and scissors for fabric, patchwork and jeans. The blogger also makes available on the blog the drawings used in the tutorial to download and indicates that the best result is obtained on the jeans pieces.
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Ka Tip
Karina, from Ka's Tip channel, reproduces drawings printed on pieces of felt. Ka teaches two ways to apply felt patches, one of the most common with fabric glue, and the other by sewing the edges by hand.
Goodness
Bárbara Deschamps, from Boniteza channel, teaches a tutorial where it is necessary: flaps, preferably thicker, fabric paint, thinner brushes, pencils and scissors. Wash-resistant colorless varnish is a trick to make your patches last longer and not fade.
Get inspired by blogger looks
The bloggers stuck to the patchy look. Below are several images from national and international bloggers wearing patches-adorned looks and get inspired to create your look.
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