Yay, your custom embroidered patch just arrived! You can’t wait to apply your personalized and custom embroidered patch from MakeMyPatch to the products of your choice. One issue—you discovered you have no idea how to iron on your own patch. Thank goodness you came across this blog since you now have the inside scoop on how to finish your patch project from our team of specialists! We’ll discuss the two approaches that work well for projects of any size.
Application Techniques
- The best iron-on technique for smaller, more affordable jobs is a handheld one.
- Heat press equipment is ideal for large-scale, high-volume operations.
What You’ll Need for Handheld Iron-On Technique
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Your custom iron-on patch
- A clean cloth or tea towel
Step 1
Make sure the garment is clean, dry, and wrinkle-free before putting the personalized and custom embroidered patch. For the patch to attach well, the material must also be smooth.
Step 2
Choose the appropriate iron settings based on the fabric of your outfit. For instance, to prevent scorching or ruining your clothing, ensure sure the iron is set to cotton when you are ironing cotton-based apparel.
Step 3
Prior to applying the patch, briefly iron the place where you want the embroidered patch to be.
Step 4
After applying the personalized patch to the hot region, cover it with a washcloth or tea towel. For around 90 seconds, slowly circle the iron over the washcloth or tea towel. 30 seconds is usually enough, though 90 seconds is better.
Step 5
Lift the washcloth or tea towel to check that the patch is applied properly; if it is, move on to Step 6; if not, start over with a new patch.
Step 6
Place the washcloth or tea towel on the back of the garment that the patch is being applied to, then iron the patch for another 30 seconds. Make sure to slowly and continuously rotate the iron.
Step 7
Take the washcloth or tea towel off, then let the garment to cool. To make sure your new patch can endure your normal body movements, “movement test” your clothing and your new patch.
Step 8
Embrace your new custom patch!
What You’ll Need for Heat Press Machine Technique
- Industrial iron machine
- Your custom iron-on patch
- Clean washcloth or tea towel
Step 1
Make sure the garment is clean, dry, and wrinkle-free before putting the custom embroidered patch. For the patch to attach well, the material must also be smooth.
Step 2
Choose the appropriate heat press settings based on the fabric of your outfit. Click this link for advice on particular temperatures.
Step 3
Place the garment and patch on the press, being careful to position the patch precisely as desired.
Step 4
Cover the patch with a clean washcloth, tea towel, or other recommended material.
Step 5
Set the press such that it will apply for around 12 seconds.
Step 6
Take the washcloth or tea towel off, then let the garment to cool. To make sure your new patch can endure your normal body movements, “movement test” your clothing and your new patch.
Step 7
Embrace your new custom patch!