I have a duffel bag/pack made of 500d Cordura fabric onto which I would like to attach patches from my travels. In the past on other packs, I have used “badge magic” from my scouting days, but it doesn’t hold as much as I would like, and it leaves a residue when it falls off.
I am planning to stitch the patches onto this new pack, but I’m still a newbie when it comes to sewing, and I’m particularly clueless on fabrics in this area. So my questions are:
- First and foremost, am I okay sewing these on? I really am not interested in anything that involves ironing or leaves any kind of residue.
- I am assuming the needle holes will create an opening for water to come in, yes? Is there a way to mitigate this issue? I don’t anticipate this being used in much more than a passing shower, and I could throw a pack cover over it if needed with little difficulty.
- What kind of needle and thread is best? Or does it matter?
- What am I not asking that I should be?
TIA for your help/guidance!
