How to Iron On Embroidered Patches onto Garments

1. Set the iron to “cotton” setting.

2. Make sure the steam function is turned off.

3. Place the patch onto the desired position on the garment.

4. Place a thin cotton cloth over the patch to protect it (I find a cotton handkerchief works very well). Patch should not come into direct contact with hot iron.

5. Place the iron on the cloth (over the patch) and hold for between 10 to 25 seconds, depending on the thickness of the cotton cloth and the heat of your iron. 

6. Check that the patch has been securely ironed on.  If not, repeat the process.

7. For better results and if possible, also iron on the reverse side of the garment over the patch so that the glue is properly melted and adheres well.  

Notes:

1. It is best to iron on the patches at least 12 hours in advance of wearing the garment or washing it so that the adhesive can set properly.

2. To preserve longevity of the patch, always turn garments inside out during laundry and use a laundry net if possible.

3. For good results, high heat is required.  This makes the ironing on method unsuitable for certain materials such as silk, neoprene, leather, lycra etc.  In such instances, it’s best to use a washable glue to stick the patches on instead.  This type of glue is readily available at most DIY stores.  

4. Advisable to pre-wash brand new garment before ironing on. If there's shrinkage after the patch has been ironed on, it will affect how well the patch adheres.