Place and Sew Your Hard-Earned Girl Scout Badges
Slowly curve around each badge, using a needle designed for denim and heavier fabrics. Machine stitching can be difficult to maneuver on curves, so you might end up with a hexagonal shape. Slow the machine down to a crawl until you master the curves.
What stitch to use for sewing on badges?
If you need to make a few guidelines, use chalk to mark the fabric. Attach each badge with a simple straight stitch. The line where the badge fabric meets the border is usually the easiest to sew. Small stitches work best, but it will take longer.
How do I arrange merit badges on a sash?
The placement of merit badges on the sash is entirely up to the scout; they can be displayed in rows of two or three, beginning three inches below the sash’s top, with no particular order in mind.
Is it better to sew or iron on a patch?
Sew on patches are also great because they give the garment on which the patch is attached more flexibility. For example, if you don’t want your patch to be stiff, you can have the iron on backing removed and the patch can flow a little with the fabric once it’s sewn on.
Can you put merit badges on the back of the sash?
Merit badges can be worn on both the front and back of the sash, while temporary patches can only be worn on the back. The merit badge sash and the Order of the Arrow sash cannot be worn at the same time.
Can you hot glue Boy Scout patches?
Instead of sewing, use a glue gun to adhere those lovely boy scout patches. It’s easy to overglue, and once the glue comes out the sides, it’s difficult to remove. Try putting a dab of hot glue in the middle, placing the patch on top, and then adding more glue as needed.
Where do I sew Beavers badges?
All Activity / Staged Activity Badges go on the left sleeve, starting at the top, in any order. Members should not wear any badges on their uniform until after Investiture.
How do you put patches on without sewing?
Even if the patch isn’t iron-on, you might be able to attach it to your jacket without sewing if you use fabric glue. Most fabric glue is a simple application; apply it to the back of the patch and then stick it to the jacket.
Can Boy Scout patches be ironed on?
If you don’t want to sew, you can use an iron to attach a Boy Scout patch. Some Scoutmasters require Scouts to sew their patches on, but even if they have to be sewn around the edges, ironing them on will secure them in place before sewing.
Where does the merit badge sash pin go?
To secure your sash to the epaulet, wear the merit badge sash pin on your shoulder, parallel to your epaulet.
Can Venturers earn merit badges?
It’s critical for Venturing and Sea Scout leaders to understand that Boy Scout advancement procedures must be followed, which means that eligible Venturers or Sea Scouts who are working on Boy Scout advancement (but not Venturers or Sea Scouts who are not) can earn and be awarded merit badges.
How do you wear Order of the Arrow sash?
The OA sash should always be worn over the right shoulder; it should never be worn on your belt, as a neck tie, as a headband, or in conjunction with a merit badge sash.