So you want an Embroidery Patch Tattoo?

Written By CJ Ugarte

So you are thinking about getting an embroidery patch tattoo? Embroidery Patch tattoos have taken the tattooing world by storm. The “trend” is definitely booming, and with amazing variations of embroidery patch tattoos coming out, and tattoo artists honing in on the craft, this “trend” is here to stay.

If you are in the market for a tattoo and need some advise on how to move forward in finding a tattoo artist that can help you with your your patch tattoo, don’t worry, I got you covered.

What are Embroidery Patch Tattoos?

First off, what are embroidery patch tattoos. Well, it’s kind of in the name. Embroidery patch tattoos are tattoos that are designed to resemble actual embroidered patches typically seen on a shirt, sports jersey, or maybe backpack.

To get the look of stitched fabric on skin, a tattoo artist needs to focus on:

  1. bold outlines

  2. fine/detailed line work

  3. vibrant colors

  4. meticulous shading

  5. highlighting techniques

Embroidery Patch Tattoo Themes:

If you are in the market for an embroidery patch tattoo, you can definitely think outside the box when deciding the kind of embroidery patch tattoo you’s like to get. There are so many colorful variations of different kinds of patches.

Check out these popular embroidery patch tattoo themes for some inspiration:

  1. Sports Team Logos (this one is huge!)

  2. 90’s nostalgia and pop culture

  3. Colorful cartoon characters

  4. Disney themed

  5. Unique family crests

  6. Pet portraits

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Researching your Tattoo Artist:

Now this is important. Because of the detail and technique needed to create embroidery patch tattoos, make sure to do your research on your tattoo artist before booking your appointment. Check out your tattoo artists portfolio and make sure that they have experience in tattooing embroidery patch tattoos specifically. When done right, these tattoos are AMAZING! But, it is important to keep in mind all tattoo artists have different specialties.

Here are 3 tips on how to find the right embroidery patch tattoo artist:

  1. Check out their personal portfolio.

    You can usually find work they have completed on their social platforms like instagram or tiktok. Look around and see if you can spot their specialty. More often then not, their professional focus will be obvious.

  2. Look for healed work.

    While visiting their socials, look for posts showcasing their healed work. That is what really counts after all. You want to make sure that the artist you choose, focuses on creating tattoos that are made to last.

  3. Skip the turn and burn tattoo artists.

    Embroidery patch tattoos TAKE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME to complete. When talking to the tattoo artist, make sure that they are willing and able to take time on completing your patch tattoo. If the tattoo is rushed or done without quality in mind, the longevity of the patch tattoo will be affected.

    Let’s Talk About your Next Tattoo.

If you are looking to get more information on embroidery patch tattoos, feel free to contact me! I’d love to answer any of your questions and walk you through how I can help you take home your next embroidery patch tattoo.

CJ Ugarte