James invited you to his birthday jamboree. Awesome! But what will you wear? All of your clothes are pretty old. For instance: That cute top? You wore it last week at Sarah’s housewarming party! That denim jacket that your mother gifted you? Well, it seems a bit worn out. And, your favourite pair of jeans? Come on now! You wear it every day!
We all have been in the relatable position where we have our wardrobes stuffed with clothes, yet we have nothing to wear. Now, we cannot spend hundreds of bucks every day on clothes, can we? No! That would be absurd! But we can spend some pennies on iron-on patches. What do you think?
These tiny emblems can make that cute top unhackneyed, your jacket brand-new again, and your favourite pair of jeans unrecognisable. Boo-yah! So, to help you optimise your current wardrobe, we have written this blog.
Below, we have shed light on some of the most extraordinary ways by which you can transform your old and boring clothes with custom iron-on patches. So, let us begin!
6 Ultra-Modern Ways To Upgrade Your Ensemble With Iron-On Patches
Jackets
Right after the famous celebrity “Rihanna” rocked her patched “Dries Van Noten biker jacket”, everyone got crazy over that 80s’ punk leather and patches look. Luckily, this chic look is still very much in vogue.
However, it is sad that you cannot spend a fortune to get your hands on that eye-striking jacket. Hold up! You can create that look on your own! Really? How so? With plenty of embroidered patches for clothes, silly! By attaching these add-ons to your plain black jacket, you will have the exact same look. Oh! That is a brilliant idea!
Attach these hundreds of emblems on your jacket, and you have got yourself a celebrity-worthy look. Perfect! This is not it; we also love these patches on purses, bags, and whatnot!
Handbags
Attaching individual or bulk patches on handbags is an incredibly amusing idea, right? These emblems add trends and shades to your completely worn-out purses. Moreover, for impressive gear, you can also pile up some wristbands. Trust us! It will look dope. So, attach fancy add-ons to your bags and purses right now and see for yourself.
Imagine how genteel and chic a patches handbag will look with a simple black or glamorous shimmery golden dress? So, we suggest you start collecting a handful of patches with earthy tones as well as bold hues to give extraordinary regard to your bag and cherish the looks of the old majesty seamlessly. Brilliant!
Tees
If you are looking for more subtle yet chic ways to rock a patched look, then let us break it to you – it has become extremely favoured to showcase a single patch or even multiple of these add-ons on solid-coloured shirts. To personalise your tees a bit, try ironing a colourful iron-on patch on the pocket of your basic shirt.
While you are at it, we urge you to try to be more creative with the patch placement. For instance, if there are pockets on your shirt, then you can make these emblems look like they are peeking out from them. Bonus tip? Animal patches look super adorable coming out of pockets. Think about it!
Jeans
It is your favourite and the comfiest pair of jeans that you own, but unfortunately, it has holes in it. Oh, the pain of having it hung in your wardrobe but not being able to wear it totally crushes your soul! Or you got yourself ripped jeans but soon grew out of that style, and thus, you find that style a bit deadly dull. Are you thinking of donating it?
Well, there is no need to donate your new pair of jeans just now, dummy! But rather, you can transform its entire look with custom Iron On patches for clothes. By doing so, you can add a new life to it and make it quite a statement without spending hundreds of $$$ on it. Bravo!
Footwear
Jacket? Done. Handbag? Done! Tees and jeans? Done and done. Hmm! What else can we transform with custom iron-on patches? Think, think! That is correct! Our footwear.
Now, we all have those comfiest sneakers lying at the back of the shoe rack because they are completely worn to shreds, haven’t we? But, because of their comfort, you cannot just throw them away just like that, can you? Nuh-uh!
Well, it is just the perfect time to supplement your concern with these worn-out sneakers of yours by adding funky patches to them. You can style these patch footwear with your simple jeans or even with rompers of your preference. We think that they will look extremely modish.
Phone Cases
Calling out all those people who love to take mirror selfies. Take your selfie game up a notch by decorating the back of your cell phone with a custom patch. Now, surely, you cannot iron the patch onto your cover. Instead, just attach it with a super glue on the back of your silicon or plastic phone case. Geez, right!
It would be great if you could get your hands on embroidered patches, as they give a nice 3D texture. The best part? Such phone covers are not available in the market, so you will have the most unique and chicest phone case in all of your friend circle (unless someone copies your style!)
Do iron-on patches stick to any fabric?
- Yes, iron-on patches can stick to almost any fabric. To attach these emblems, all you have to do is preheat your iron to a medium setting. While the iron is heating up, position your patch right where you want it to be. Be extra cautious with flimsy fabrics, such as rayon, polyester, silk, etc. These fabrics are not supposed to be ironed excessively. Moreover, they might not be able to hold up the weight of these add-ons.
How long can iron-on patches generally last?
- If properly looked after, an iron-on patch can last between 2 to 3 years max, on average. However, an iron-on adhesive-backed emblem lasts for comparatively a shorter time of 6 to 12 months. So, based on the item you want to decorate, a sew-on patch is oftentimes a better alternative to these emblems.
How can I remove an iron-on patch from my clothes?
You can remove an iron-on patch in 2 ways. First, you will have to reheat the heat-activated adhesive and peel off the emblem from your article of clothing. You can also break down the adhesive at the back of your patch by using a commercial remover. The good news? You can always add new ones after removing an old patch.
What are the differences between iron-on and sew-on patches?
Apart from many differences, the main difference between a sew-on and an iron-on patch is that a sew-on patch comes with a normal design made up of threads and fabric. These emblems have no plastic or glue on their backs. On the other hand, an iron-on patch will have more intricate details and a shiny and cloudy appearance on its back. If you are looking for something other than sew-on or iron-on backing, then you can also opt for Velcro, magnetic, hook and loop, etc.
Summing It All Up!
By giving this blog a read, we are sure that you now know how to brighten up your old pair of jeans, that cute top of yours, and even your denim jacket. And, with the tips given above, we are sure that now you will have plenty of clothes to wear at James’s birthday jamboree. So, what are you waiting for? Order a bunch of custom iron-on patches right now and start decorating your ensembles.
