However, sometimes you want your clothing to be more original than pairing a blazer and belt.
Your outfit must have a retro look that says a lot about your personality.
Patchwork clothing can be just the thing you’re looking for.
Plus, DIY patchwork clothing designs can be a fun way to spend an otherwise dull rainy day.
Get a few iron-free ways to patch out your wardrobe without feeling the heat.
However, you don’t just want to slap on a few patches and call it good.
The fun of creating your patchwork clothing is the planning involved.
Patches can run from very small to taking up the back of an entire jacket.
If the creativity is dwindling, get inspired by looking online.
With a theme in mind, figure out what you will add the patches to.
Placement is also essential since you want the patches to draw attention.
Consider using a measuring tape and pins to ensure you get everything laid out perfectly before program.
After checking in the mirror, it’s time to create.
The tag will typically have the maximum heat you should use.
Grab your flat iron for this step if you don’t have an iron.
Additionally, having some buffer between your patch and the iron is beneficial.
Now that your iron is all heated up and ready for action let the ironing commence.
If you aren’t using an ironing board, lay a towel on your surface to avoid any scratches.
Keeping it in one area can cause scorching, and no one wants that.
Put your patch back in its position and add the buffer over the top of it.
It’s time to flip the garment and hit the patch again from the other side.
After a few swipes, return the fabric to its original position and give everything a much need rest.
Remember to keep that iron on because you might need to use it again.
This is especially true if you decided to add a bunch of fun patches to your sweater or skirt.
Start by checking all the edges of the patches to see to it none of them are pulling up.
Mark the ones you notice have issues with a pin or fabric chalk.
Now slip the fabric on and move around in it.
Pull off the fabric and repeat the ironing steps if needed.
confirm to use a lot of pressure this time to make that wax truly adhere to the fabric.
Pressure is going to be important when you’re hitting the inside of the fabric.
Alternative ways to adhere patches to clothing
My quick hack for apply patches to literally ANYTHING!
Thankfully, a few other options are at your disposal, like fabric adhesive or glue.
Simply apply the fabric adhesive or glue to the patch and press it into the clothing.
Let it dry for at least 24 hours before you wear it.
Just be aware that fabric glue isn’t as permanent as fabric adhesive.
you’ve got the option to also try using Velcro.
