How to Design Your Own Iron-On Patch

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By w8tn4him
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Tired of using those boring iron-on patches to repair clothing? Or, maybe you want to decorate an item or pair of jeans. It is very easy to do and the possibilities are endless!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

printed fabric
white fabric(if designing your own patch from the computer.)
iron-on transfer paper (if designing your own patch from the computer.)
iron-on adhesive like HeatnBond
iron
ironing board or thick towel and a flat surface
inkjet printer (if designing your own patch from the computer.)

Step 1

photo at www.joannfabrics.com

I am going to explain two different methods for designing your own patch. We will start with using a printed pattern. Let's say you want to make a Disney Cars Patch. You can go to a Joann Fabrics store and purchase a small amount of this fabric. They may have several different choices of just the Cars fabric. You can purchase 1/4 yard and have enough to do many patches.
Step 2

You need to purchase an iron-on adhesive like HeatnBond. This is the KEY to both methods for designing your own iron-on patch.
Step 3

Cut out the size of patch you need. Cut out the same size piece of HeatnBond. Read the directions on your HeatnBond package and place the two together.
Step 4

Now use your iron and iron together both products. When you are finished, trim if necessary. Remove the HeatnBond and you now have your designed iron-on patch! Just use your iron again and iron-on your brand new patch!
Step 5

The second method for designing your own iron-on patch is just as easy. First I suggest you read my eHow article : How to Use Iron-On Transfer Paper - http://www.ehow.com/how_4801434_use-ironon-transfer-paper.html
Step 6

photo by holaisabel at flickr

After you have printed up your design, you need to iron it onto white fabric. Depending on the size of your printed design, make sure you also cut your white fabric to the same shape and size. Use your iron and iron the two products together.
Step 7

After you have taken off the iron-on transfer paper, let your patch cool. When your patch is cooled, perform steps 3 and 4 and you have your new patch!