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How to Make a Letter-Patch Satchel

Nothing says back-to-school cool quite like a personalized bag.
By Madeline Jacobs
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    Brush Glue on the Patch

    Before you begin, make sure the bag is clean and dry. Put the first small patch front-side down on your work surface. Brush an even amount of glue on the back.

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    What You Need

    -A structured satchel

    -Small and large embroidered letter patches

    -E6000 glue

    -A small paintbrush

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    Brush Glue on a Large Patch

    Repeat the same steps with the large patches, brushing glue evenly on the back of the first one.

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    Affix the Large Patches

    Place the large patches all over the bag, overlapping them with the smaller patches.

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    Place the Patch on the Bag

    Place the patch on the bag glue-side down, and press firmly in place.

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    Repeat with All the Small Patches

    Repeat with all of the small patches, arranging them across the satchel.

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