How to make Iron on Patches.

kemo_2002

Hello all, i hope i have posted this in the right place, but i have an idea of something i would like to trial. Obviously i dont want to give away what it is, but there are a few things i would like to ask if anyone can help me

It involves iron on patches, has anyone ever made them before?

How would i go abut making them? im talking basic patterns, maybe a heart or star? about 3inch ish, rly small scale to start off with.

What kind of equipment would i need? do i need a sewing machine?

it would be great if anyone can offer any advice, it might not work, but i would like to try at least.....


thankyou everyone :A

Bubble16

This what you are looking for?

http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/pdfs/Patchy_Jeans.pdf

bluemoon_3

One of my favourite crafty discoveries in the last year has been fusible webbing - the brand I used is Bondaweb. You won't need a sewing machine, though it can offer re-inforcement to stitch around the patch (you can do this by hand). It's very, very easy, and I think bondaweb is only around £3.50 a pack.

You draw the patch on the paper side of the fusible webbing, iron that onto the piece of fabric you're using for the patch then use your drawing to cut out the patch precisely. Then you peel off the backing paper and iron the patch onto whatever fabric you're sticking it to.

ETA: Here is a nice example of the type of effect you can get: http://sameliasmum.blogspot.com/2011/01/bluebird-mug-rug.html

Is this something like you mean?

vikylove

Hi,

I stumbled across this website that offers information about iron on patches. Maybe you can find useful tutorials and products. The site is irononpatches.info . I hope you find it helpful.

dizzytina

I agree with blue on definitely bonds web and its sooooo easy to use. Iron into the back of your fabric then cut out your shape and peel the backing of the bonds web before applying to the fabric you want it staying on xx

monty-doggy

Hobbycraft sell bondaweb by the metre so you can buy just a small amount first to try.

Sportsbi

monty-doggy wrote: »

Hobbycraft sell bondaweb by the metre so you can buy just a small amount first to try.

+1 small amount first to try :money:

monty-doggy

No you can buy 0.10 if you want!

tyllwyd

I wondered about using t shirt transfer paper? I thought maybe you could print a page of your patterns then cut them out and apply.

vikylove

tyllwyd wrote: »

I wondered about using t shirt transfer paper? I thought maybe you could print a page of your patterns then cut them out and apply.

I think they will do just fine. Though I haven't really tried one myself. Iron on patches and t shirt transfers are similar I think.