Iron on patches is excellent for expressing yourself or bringing back to life your old jacket, hat, shoes, pair of jeans, or any old clothes. But before you can unleash your creativity and create something colorful and unique, you need to know how to apply patches. 

Applying embroidered patches is a simple process. Below you will find the step-by-step instructions for applying patches.

Patch Application Using Household Iron

1. Prepare Your Fabric–Think about where you want to put your new patch before turning anything on. Check your clothing or fabric where the patch will be attached to ensure your fabric is not heat-sensitive, clean, and free of wrinkles. You will need a smooth, dry, clean fabric to apply patches.
2. Set Your Iron Temperature–Find the right setting on your iron for your type of fabric (350 degrees is recommended). Preheat your iron to the right temperature setting (WITHOUT STEAM) and select a hard, flat pressing surface (not a padded ironing board).
3. Iron The Area–Preheat the spot where you will put your new patch by pressing down for 20 seconds. This will help warm the area, making it more conducive to melting the patch onto the fabric.
4. Position Patch on The Fabric–Place the patch over the heated area, and if your fabric is heat sensitive and has beads or sequins, cover your patch design with a thin pressing cloth or plain colored fabric. 
5. Iron The Patch–Iron your patch. Press straight down for 30-40 seconds with constant pressure (NO BACK AND FORTH movement). Use a slow, circular motion. Then turn the garment inside out and repeat.
6. If you have difficulty with adherence, you can increase heat, length of the press, and pressure.
7. Check The Patch–Take off the cover and inspect the patch on the fabric. The fabric should stick to the material without turning up any ends. If not, put back the cover and repeat the process for another 30 seconds; don’t use a circular motion.
8. Enjoy Your New Patch–Let it cool and test it out! Try it on when your fabric is at room temperature to see how well the patch holds.