Quick question about 10c patch?

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locked Boston Posts: 4,062
edited May 2013 in The Porch
Is it iron on or do I have to sew it on ?

It has a plastic type backing so I'm not sure.

No directions with the patch..

Thanks in advance!
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  • derbydave
    derbydave Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    It might be an Iron-on...
    but it will be more secure if you sew it on the article of clothing you want to patch!!

    I used mine to patch a tear in my favorite shirt:

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    I also have this shirt dry cleaned now, so the patches don't curl up or peel off...Hope this helps :ugeek:
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  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    Don't iron any patch unless it says "iron on"

    You have to sew it on. If you try to iron it the plastic will melt. If you don't want to sew. The dry cleaners normally have a tailor/seamstress . They may charge 5 dollars or less to sew it. I wash my patches all the time, and put them in the dryer with no problems.

    I ruined a NASA patch by trying to iron it on. I'm still angry at myself. Hope this helps.
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  • locked
    locked Boston Posts: 4,062
    Thanks folks!

    I knew I'd get good advice here!

    I will bring to to dry cleaner to have it sewn.

    Best,
    Scott in boston
    "This here's a REQUEST!"
    EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
    10/25/13 Hartford
  • ketray2412
    ketray2412 Posts: 38
    my 10c patch ironed on beautifully, and I've had no problems with it. the "white webbing" on the back is for ironing on the patch. I also use this webbing for hemming jeans. yes you can iron it on!! place patch on garment & then use a damp cloth to put on top of patch & place iron on top of damp cloth for 15 to 20 seconds. good luck
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  • wpg pearl
    wpg pearl Posts: 1,258
    melt the glue but inhale all the smoke thats comes off....this no doubt will show you the way
    ;)
    ajb
  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    ketray2412 wrote:
    my 10c patch ironed on beautifully, and I've had no problems with it. the "white webbing" on the back is for ironing on the patch. I also use this webbing for hemming jeans. yes you can iron it on!! place patch on garment & then use a damp cloth to put on top of patch & place iron on top of damp cloth for 15 to 20 seconds. good luck


    Thank you for the advice. I think the op is not so fabric savy.

    The white webbing... AKA... plastic is for keeping the embroidery's integrity.

    Things are different in other countries. I realize this. In the United States. The Iron melts the webbing.

    If you (not ketray2412) don't have any experience... please sew it.

    (Ketray2412... most of these users have never used patches... Guys! :lol: )

    I personally rather pay 8$ to hem my pants then iron. You have a gift.

    98% of us don't.
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  • wpg pearl
    wpg pearl Posts: 1,258
    Are there older patches or just from the last couple of years and the PJ20 ?
    ajb
  • ketray2412
    ketray2412 Posts: 38
    Hey Guys, I just checked my "iron on" PJ patch & it's not looking too good :shock: :oops:
    so i'd better get my sewing needle out! :roll:
    PJ 17/3/95, 3/3/98, 18/2/03, 16/11/06, 20/11/09 Melb & Qld 25/11/09
    EV 15/3/11 Canberra, 24/25th in Melbourne Australia & PJ20 East Troy USA 3/4th Sept 2011
  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    ketray2412 wrote:
    Hey Guys, I just checked my "iron on" PJ patch & it's not looking too good :shock: :oops:
    so i'd better get my sewing needle out! :roll:


    Oh crap Ketray?

    Which patch was it? That's awful. :cry: My luck is horrible too. If the patch says it's the iron on kind it will stick for an hour before it peels off. I heard about patch glues, I bought some of that, and it was worthless.

    Sewing is our only hope, or safety pins?
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,471
    Sew it man.
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  • STAYSEA
    STAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    Sew it man.

    I do sew. The first time I worked with patches I was trying to recreate an military pilot's flight suit.
    The suit it self is very thick. The patches (aviation) were thick. After sewing three patches my fingers were to sore.

    I've sewn so many patches. That is why I feel like I have experience.
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  • locked
    locked Boston Posts: 4,062
    Appreciate all the feedback

    I'll gladly pay to have it sewn on!
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    EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
    10/25/13 Hartford
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,412
    Ive got both patches I thought one was iron and one was sew on.. now I'm confused...
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    aus_suz wrote:
    Ive got both patches I thought one was iron and one was sew on.. now I'm confused...

    when in doubt, sew it on.
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  • shep
    shep Houston Posts: 5,902
    i just sew everything on... with 2 sets of stitching so that when the baggage handling machine rips off one line, hopefully the 2 lines holds my patch on...

    talk about being anal... :lol:

    maybe one of these days I'll get a sewing machine and stop doing it by hand.
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