# 3dawg Patch Builder: Custom patch maker with automatic outlines

> The 3dawg Patch Builder is an online custom patch designer. It generates the patch outline around your artwork (contour, circle, oval, rectangle, rounded, shield or hexagon), shows a realistic preview of printed, embroidered, chenille, PVC or leather patches with a sewn satin or finished edge and iron-on, Velcro or adhesive backing, prices it live and lets you order it.

- Open it: https://3dawg.app/patch-builder
- Page: https://3dawg.app/tools/custom-patch-maker
- Price: Free to design. Patches are priced live by type, size and options.
- Runs in the web browser on desktop, tablet and phone; nothing to install.
- Also known as: custom embroidered patches, patch designer online, make your own patch, chenille patch maker, PVC patch design, iron-on patch maker

## What you can make

- Embroidered logo patches for hats and jackets
- Chenille letterman patches
- PVC rubber patches
- Leather hat patches
- Printed twill patches in full color
- Velcro morale and team patches

## Features

- **Automatic outline**: The outline follows the shape of your art, or fits a circle, oval, rectangle, rounded, shield or hexagon.
- **Five patch types**: Printed, embroidered, chenille, PVC and leather, each previewed with its real look.
- **Edge and backing**: Sewn satin border or a finished edge, and no backing, heat transfer, Velcro or adhesive.
- **Live price**: The price updates with size, colors, stitches, edge and backing as you design.
- **Add embroidery**: Place designs from the Embroidery Builder onto the patch.
- **Files you can use**: Download the preview and the cut line SVG, or save the patch to your account.

## How it works

1. **Add your artwork**: Upload a logo or use templates, text and My Artwork.
2. **Pick type, edge and backing**: The outline and preview update instantly on a garment color.
3. **Set size and order**: Set the finished size and quantity and add it to your cart.

## Who it's for

- **Clothing and hat brands**: Logo patches that match your line.
- **Teams, clubs and schools**: Chenille, embroidered and Velcro patches.
- **Crafters**: Make one patch or a small run from your own art.

## Questions

### How do I design a custom patch?

Open the 3dawg Patch Builder and add your artwork. The outline is generated around it automatically; choose the patch type, edge and backing, set the finished size and add it to your cart.

### What kinds of patches can I make?

Printed twill, embroidered, chenille, PVC and leather patches. PVC and leather use a finished edge; the others can have a sewn satin border.

### How is a custom patch priced?

Live as you design: printed, PVC and leather by size and colors; embroidered and chenille by stitch count and colors; plus the sewn edge and backing you choose.

## Works well with

- [Embroidery Builder](https://3dawg.app/tools/embroidery-digitizer): Auto-digitize a logo or SVG into fill, satin and run stitches online, fix them with real digitizing tools, watch the stitch player and export DST, PES, JEF, EXP, VP3 and other machine files.
- [Vector Studio](https://3dawg.app/tools/image-to-vector-converter): Convert PNG and JPG logos into clean SVG vectors free in your browser, in one color or many. Edit paths, nodes and colors, then download for Cricut, Silhouette, vinyl, screen printing or embroidery.
- [Tag Builder](https://3dawg.app/tools/clothing-tag-maker): Design custom neck tags and clothing labels once with a size field, then order or print them for every size, S to 5XL or youth, nested on a gang sheet. Printed or woven tag materials.
- [3D Design Studio](https://3dawg.app/tools/3d-clothing-designer): Design custom cut and sew and all-over print apparel online on the real sewing pattern pieces with a live 3D preview. Every size graded, rosters for teams, 300 DPI print-ready panel files.