Patches & badgesThreadProof Patch mode

Turn your art into an embroidered patch file

Upload a logo, badge, or drawing and get a machine-ready patch file — a crisp fill on twill wrapped in a strong satin border, so the edge reads clean and the patch holds its shape. ThreadProof's Patch mode favors a strong border, a crisp fill, and a proof sheet before you stitch.

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Great for

The people who sell, wear, and gift patches.

Etsy patch sellers Biker & club patches Team & school badges Brands & merch Morale patches

How it works

Four steps from artwork to a patch-ready machine file.

1. Upload Drop in a logo, badge, drawing, or photo. Any image or SVG — it's cleaned for thread automatically.
2. Choose 'Patch' Pick the Patch use case. ThreadProof plans a strong border and a crisp fill sized for a badge.
3. AI recommends You get border + fill recommendations, a stitch simulation, and a ThreadProof stitchability score.
4. Download Export a machine file (DST/EXP) plus a PDF proof sheet. Test-stitch on scrap, then run the batch.

Your art, patch-ready

The same mark, digitized into filled thread regions and finished with a bold border on a twill backing.

Your art

A flat logo or outline. Thin lines and open shapes — not yet stitchable.

Patch-ready

Filled shapes on a twill backing, wrapped in a bold satin border that seals the edge.

ThreadProof Score

Every patch gets a stitchability score and a production spec before you commit thread.

93/ 100
Ready to Stitch
Patch version · strong border, crisp fill
  • BorderSatin border · twill
  • Finished size75 × 75 mm
  • Thread colours3
  • Est. stitches~12,400
  • Machine fileDST · EXP

Illustrative example. Your real score, colours, and stitch count are computed from your own artwork inside ThreadProof.

Outputs you can download

Honest scope — validated formats today, more on the roadmap.

DST (Tajima) EXP (Melco) SVG / PNG preview PDF proof sheet PES / JEF / VP3 — coming

DST and EXP export today and are read by nearly every machine and design app. PES / JEF / VP3 native writers are on the way — for now, use DST, which your machine software can convert.

Simple, one-time pricing

Preview your patch for free. When it looks right, unlock the machine file with a one-time purchase — or grab a Patch pack tier to cover a batch of designs. Secure checkout by Stripe.

Free to preview · pay only to download

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Patch FAQ

Iron-on vs sew-on?

ThreadProof produces the embroidery file — the stitch design itself. Whether the finished patch is iron-on or sew-on is a backing choice you (or your patch maker) apply after stitching. The same machine file works for both; iron-on adds a heat-seal backing, sew-on leaves a plain twill edge.

What border types are there?

Classic patches use a merrow (rolled) edge or a satin (flat stitched) border. ThreadProof's Patch mode plans a strong satin-style border around your fill so the edge reads crisp; a true merrow rolled edge is added on the machine or by your finisher.

How small can text and detail go?

Embroidery has real limits — very thin lines and tiny lettering blur into the fill. As a rule, keep lettering around 5 mm tall or larger and avoid hairline detail. ThreadProof flags small-detail risk in the score and can simplify the art so the patch stays clean.

What sizes work best?

Most patches land between roughly 50 mm and 120 mm across. You choose the finished size and hoop in ThreadProof; smaller patches need simpler art, larger patches can carry more detail and colour. The proof sheet lists your exact finished dimensions.

Make your patch now

Upload your art, choose Patch, and let ThreadProof plan the border and fill — then download a machine file and a proof sheet. Always test-stitch on scrap first.

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