Hemming tape is normally used to make sleeves and trouser legs shorter (which might be useful if your uniform is bit too big)butit can be used for putting badges onto uniform as well.It’saround the same price as fabric glue and comes in a roll that can be cut or ripped into strips.Cover it with a damp tea towel andusea hot ironon asteam settingto attach the badge to the fabric.Make sure to get help from an adult to do this! The traditional way to attach badges to uniform is to sew them on.It’sthe cheapest way to do it and will never leave a mark on your uniform when you take the badge off to put on a camp blanket.And it’s not as hard as it sounds!

All you need is a needle,threadand pair of scissors.It’salso helpful to have some pins to keep the badge in place while you’re sewing. Cut a piece of thread, tie a double knot in one end and put the thread through the needle. Then, go from underneath the uniform and then go up and down along the edge of the badge all the way around, until you get to where you started.Cut the thread from underneath the uniform and tie a double knot. If you’re a Guide, how about using your new talents to complete the Craftivism interest badge? Craftivism is all about crafting items that make a statement and challenge injustice. Grab a sewing needle and change the world. Pamela has been working on her camp blanket for almost 40 years and while Paige is planning to sew her blankets together, Pamela is planning to create a zip. Andyou’redone!The stitchesdon’thave to bereally neat, it’s all about having the badges on your uniform and learning a new skillif you’ve never done it before.