How to Apply Iron-on Patches

Having trouble getting your iron-on patches to work? This article shows you how!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• iron
• ironing board
• item to iron patch onto (i.e. jeans, purse, cloth, etc)
• iron-on patch

1. Preheat your iron to it's hottest cotton setting.

2. Place the article that the patch is to be ironed onto on a hard, heat safe surface such an as ironing board. If an ironing board is unavailable, you may use a counter top, cutting board, desk, etc.

3. Place your patch onto the cloth where you want the patch to be permanently fixed and place your pressing cloth (pillowcase, t-shirt, etc) on top of the patch.

4. Apply the pre heated iron onto the patch, pressing firmly for approximately 60 seconds. DO NOT move the iron back and forth like you're ironing wrinkles; simply hold the iron still and press firmly.

5. Flip the entire garment over, so the patch is now face-down on the ironing surface. Re-cover with the pressing cloth and re-apply the iron, pressing firmly for approximately 60 seconds.

6. Allow garment to cool completely before using/wearing.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not move the iron around while pressing. Simply keep the iron still and press firmly
• If the patch loosens in the wash, you can re-fasten it by repeating the ironing process.
• These instructions are for ironing onto cotton fabric. If your fabric is not cotton, then follow the manufacturers instructions for ironing.