Updated By TeckWrap Craft On September 10, 2024
How To Do Iron On Patches - A Complete Guide
Table of Contents
- How To Do Iron-On Patches Using Heat Transfer Vinyl?l?
- Step 1: Gather The Tools
- Step 2: Select A Design
- Step 3: Cut The Heat Transfer Vinyl
- Step 4: Weed Out The Extra Vinyl
- Step 5: Apply The HTV Design To The Iron-On Patch
- Step 6: Apply Adhesive Underneath The Patch
- Step 7: Apply The Patch To Your Garment
- Frequentl Asked Questions
It is fun to create unique, customized patches for garments. You can do iron-on patches by printing HTV designs on them. Cut your heat transfer vinyl pattern, apply it to the scrap of fabric that you want to use as the patch, and then attach it to your garment using the HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive. In this craft guide, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of making iron-on patches and transferring them to your shirt.
How To Do Iron-On Patches Using Heat Transfer Vinyl?
Cloth patches were originally used to cover holes in denim jeans or jackets. These days, they are a style statement ideal for embellishing garments. You can make exquisite iron-on patches by printing heat transfer vinyl designs on fabric scraps. Following is the step-by-step process in detail.
Step 1: Gather The Tools
The right tools are very important for successful crafting. Here’s what you need:
- A cutting machine like Silhouette or Cricut.
- Cutting mat.
Heat press machine - Household iron.
Measuring tape or ruler.- A garment of choice (cotton t-shirt, canvas bag, or cotton pillowcase).
Fabric scrap to print HTV design on. Make sure it has high cotton content.- Your choice of heat transfer vinyl. Check out the premium HTV collection of TeckWrap Craft.
- Parchment paper or
Teflon sheet. - Weeding tools such as a weeder, tweezer, or weeding pen.
HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive - Optional: Craft knife, lint roller, thermal tape.