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Appliqués and patches
An appliqué is the quickest way to change the character of a garment or cover a hole that cannot be darned. Our Kraków shop carries both children’s patches and large sequin appliqués, as well as motorcycle motifs.
Sequin and decorative appliqués
Large motifs worked in sequins and beads — faces, lettering, flowers, geometric patterns. They are applied to sweatshirts, dresses, denim jackets and bags, usually as a centrepiece.
Some have a heat-seal backing, but with sequins we always recommend stitching as well — glue will not survive many washes.
Children's patches
Bears, animals, characters and lettering — iron-on or sew-on. Most often bought to cover a worn knee or simply to decorate a sweatshirt.
On children’s clothes, which are washed often, stitching is more reliable than ironing alone.
Motorcycle and youth patches
Large embroidered back patches and smaller ones for sleeves and chest. Motorcycle motifs, skulls, wings and lettering.
Thick leather and denim call for strong thread and a heavier needle — we will advise on the spot.
Fabric flowers and appliqués
Large satin and chiffon flowers in many colours. They are sewn onto dresses, hats, headbands and bags, and used in wedding decorations and floral arrangements.
Some have a pin on the back, so they can be worn interchangeably as brooches.
Repair patches
Plain patches in basic colours — denim, cotton, leather — for mending worn spots in trousers, jackets and workwear.
They are ironed on through a cloth, dry, for a dozen or so seconds. On frequently washed clothing it is worth stitching around the edge as well.
What they are used for
- Covering damage — a worn knee, a burn hole, a stain that will not wash out.
- Personalising clothes — sweatshirts, denim jackets, rucksacks, bags.
- Children’s clothing — patches as decoration and repair in one.
- Craft — appliqués on cushions, blankets and wall hangings.
- Occasion decorations — fabric flowers in bouquets and arrangements.
How to choose
- Check the fabric will take an iron. Iron-on patches do not suit nylon, faux leather or elastane blends.
- Sew onto frequently washed items. Even glued appliqués last longer if the edge is stitched.
- Match the size to the spot. A large appliqué on a small pocket looks accidental — try it before sewing.
- Bring the garment in. Holding a patch against the actual sweatshirt settles it in a moment.
Come and see for yourself
Everything described here can be seen and compared on the spot. Visit us at Galeria Krakowska, level −1, Monday to Saturday, 9:00–22:00.
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