I love D.I.Y. but I have carpal tunnel:

I'm gonna sound like a dick.

I want to make my own patches, but I can't go through all the x-acto cutting shit because I have carpal tunnel.

I haven't read through all these discussions.. but does anyone know an easier way to MAKE patches without cutting all the really intricate/small lines and shapes?

also, I have a similar problem since I developed carpal tunnel... I can't stud like I used to. The repetitive motion going through leather and denim and then bending the tips down, it's REALLY rough on my wrists.

I doubt there is a way around it, but if you have any tips on what I could do to avoid that pain-- that would be really helpful!