Tips on How to Iron Patches

Tips on How to Iron Patches

Iron on patches has all kinds of uses. It is excellent for expressing yourself or bringing back to life your old jacket, hat, shoes, pair of jeans, or any old clothes. If you plan to unleash your creativity and create something colorful and unique, here are our tips for applying patches to clothes. 
Applying embroidered patches is a simple process. If you are looking for step-by-step instructions on how to apply patches, click here.

Tips on Preparing to Iron a Patch

  1. Before ironing your patch on your cloth, keep in mind to check what material your fabric is made of. You can iron patches into cotton blends, denim, and wool. Cotton denim and polyester material blends are the best material. Fleece blankets can be ironed, but you need to use a pressing parchment or pressing cloth to cover the patch. 
  2. Do not apply iron on patches on leather, rayon, nylon, velvet, acrylic, vinyl, waterproof fabrics, and other elastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. 
  3. If you are unsure of your fabric's material, test with an iron on a hem or hidden seam to see if the fabric will not get burned with heat. 
  4. Take time to consider the placement of your patch. Arrange the patch into the placement that you want to see what it will look like before ironing the patch. 

Tips on Ironing the Patch

  1. Place your fabric on a flat and heat-resistant surface.
  2. Set the iron into the setting that your fabric can handle. Do not use steam.
  3. Put the patch into the fabric. Make sure that your placement is correct.
  4. Use a thin plain cloth or parchment paper to cover the patch to protect the patch and fabric.
  5. Position the heated iron over the patch for about 15 seconds. Press firmly and do not move the iron. 
  6. Remove the iron and check the attachment of the patch. If the patch is not yet correctly attached, repeat the process until the patch is fully attached to the fabric.
  7. Consider sewing around the patch's edges if you want a more secure patch attachment. 

Care and Maintenance Tips

  1. We recommend turning your clothing inside out and washing it in cold water on delicate and hanging it to dry to preserve the longevity of your decor.
  2. Do not wash in hot water or dry with heat; you may risk loosening the attached patch.
  3. If the patch becomes loose, you can try ironing, sewing, or using fabric glue to attach it again. 

 
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