Patch Bar
Camp Yards
Adding personality to a camp souvenir. Asbury Thread & Co. brought an interactive patch bar to Camp Yards at The Yards in Washington, DC, inviting guests to customize tote bags with a playful collection of embroidered patches.
The Service
Date
The Client
The Brand Guild/ The Yards DC
August 28-29, 2026
Live Patch Bar & On-Site Tote Bag Customization
Inclusions
Our Strategy
The client supplied tote bags and patches, and Asbury Thread & Co. created 400 additional embroidered patches to supplement the selection. Across two days, guests explored the assortment, chose their favorites, and brought their designs to life at our on-site customization station.
Two Embroidery Machines & Operators
Curated Fonts & Thread Colors
Initials-Only Personalization
Setup & Breakdown
By The Numbers
The patch bar drew strong interest throughout both days, turning tote bag customization into a shared creative experience at The Yards.
Brand Focus
The Project Brief
Designed for an anticipated 100 participants, the Camp Yards patch bar gave guests an opportunity to turn a tote bag into a keepsake that reflected their personality.
Timeless Accessories
Personalized Gifted
Guest Experience
Classic Initials
Thoughtful Details
Your Vision, Our Expertise
Pick Your Patches & Make It Yours
Based in Washington, DC, Asbury Thread & Co. provides interactive patch bar experiences for corporate events, community celebrations, resident events, retail pop-ups, and brand activations throughout the DMV and East Coast.
We’ll help you plan a customization station around your audience, event theme, and selected items, such as tote bags, hats, and apparel.