284599 1726 Crafts & Hobbies Needlework Sewing true Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:02:02 -0800 /system/videos/5/44/17/29/291744.flv iron on patches,patches,sewing,hobbies,crafts,needlework,mending,clothing,old clothes,torn clothes How To Iron on Patches http://www.howcast.com/videos/284599-How-To-Iron-on-Patches http://www.howcast.com/videos/284599-How-To-Iron-on-Patches/edit approved 105 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=284599"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=284599" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 theprohouse http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/iron_on_patches_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 312 false false false 104800 0 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/28.jpg Prepare garment and patch Prepare your garment and the patch by ensuring that both are clean and dust free. This will allow the patch to adhere more securely to the clothing fabric.

]]> 104801 1 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/37.jpg Trim frayed area Trim frayed areas around the hole or worn area with the scissors. Leave a bit of fray around a hole for the patch to adhere to.

]]> 104802 2 46 Tip Use the hottest iron setting for heavy fabrics such as canvas and denim and a lower setting for delicate fabrics.

]]> 104803 3 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/53.jpg Position pillowcase and press garment Position the pillowcase over the area to be patched and iron your garment through the pillowcase.

]]> 104804 4 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/60.jpg Align patch Align the patch with the hole or frayed area, making sure it provides complete coverage. Position the pillowcase over the patch to provide a buffer between the fabric and the iron to prevent scorching.

]]> 104805 5 72 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/72.jpg Iron patch Iron the patch to your garment securely by pressing down firmly and passing the iron over the area four or five times.

]]> 104808 6 79 Tip Try making your own iron-on patches using fabric and iron-on adhesive tape, which can be purchased at a fabric store.

]]> 104806 7 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/284599/88.jpg Let garment cool Let your garment cool for at least an hour without moving it. Once the glue adheres, the patch will be set.

]]> 104807 8 96 Fact Did you know? Fashionable people in the 18th century adorned themselves with facial patches to hide pox scars and other marks.

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