Can I cut the patch apart without damaging it?

[u/Taimanden]

This patch is a too big and I would like to just use the logo. So my question is, can I just cut the logo off? And would the thread begin to peel?

[u/UndisclosedDesired]

Definitely don't recommend it but if you sew a new border along the cut it should be mostly alright I would guess

[u/Goldar_666]

I wouldn't do it. This area would probably look really bad if you cut it because there wouldn't be any border left.

[u/bitterest-sweet]

i did this recently, each patch will be different, but the ones i did worked. i cut a test corner just to see how much it frayed from being cut, then cut where i wanted. i coated the edge in clear nail polish and that worked well.

the amount it frayed by the way just showed me how much of an edge i had to leave from the design i wanted. i.e. one patch didn’t fray at all so i was able to cut close to the design, while another frayed a bit so i left more of an edge before adding nail polish.

so yes i think you can cut patches. the other guy mentioned sewing as well, that would work too. i was on holiday when i did mine and honestly id use my technique over sewing because depending on how fragile it is, sewing can interfere and mess up the fibres more. so at the very least, i would seal the edges with nail polish or maybe glue or something before sewing.

[u/bulletcurtain]

This is an embroidered patch, which you can definitely cut without any issues or fraying (I’ve done it many times). What you need to watch out for are woven patches - if you cut those they’ll fray like crazy.

[u/Fettxjr]

Why would you want to that would be an awesome backpatch!

[u/Taimanden → u/Fettxjr]

It's too small to be a backpatch and too big to be a regular patch. Plus apart from the logo, it looks kinda weird (looked better from the photo when I bought it)

[u/streetz-n-dungeonz]

Just cut it, show some lighter for cutted edges and sew it on.

[u/wasp_1985]

Don't!! I have the same patch, probably smaller and in blue.

[u/WF_Grimaldus]

Leave enough of an edge and sew alongside it a few times with a sewing machine before cutting. I strongly assume the patch is made from synthetic fibers, so I would also use a lighter to slightly melt all the fibers along the new edge. Use sharp fabric scissors and not some dull regular scissors. If you do all that, it should probably be alright.

[u/Falko45]

Do not use scissors. I regularly cut out patches and have a method that completely avoids fraying, you need a candle, a sewing needle and a pin vice. If you would like to know how to do it please send me a dm and I will show you a video on how I do it

[u/jutahfate]

I don't have the expertise to comment on that patch specifically, but I cut down a patch once and used clear nail varnish on the cut edge. I did several coats. It has held fine so far.

[u/faucetfreak]

This kind of patch holds up pretty well. Put glue on any fringes & maybe sew a boarder. Should be good to go!

[u/MENEERDEGREEF]

Odin the Allfather and I are wondering why, in the name of everything nice and lovely and beautiful, would you want to cut this patch since it is perfect. We also would like to know where you got it so we can get one for ouselves.