How To Put A Patch On A Jacket Without Sewing
Today there are numerous ways to style up your attire by yourself. You just need to find the right embellishment that can work for different apparels. Consider it bold or playful styling, but jacket patches are trendy than ever. Whether it is a quirky quote or a logo, you can patch up possibly anything on your jacket. It is also essential to understand that jacket patches are not used to style up your outfit but also to conceal the torn areas as well. It is one of the vogue ways to keep using your defected attire with a little styling.
There are plenty of ways in which you can patch your jacket; stitching is among the popular ones. Generally, the patches of different fabric and embroidered work are patched into the jacket with a sewing machine. But what if you don’t have one or you are in a hurry? That’s why we have brought you an effective and quicker way of patching up your jacket. In this article, you will get to learn about how to patch on your jacket without the help of a sewing machine or needle and thread. Interesting, isn’t it? So, without further ado, let’s dig in.
How to Put a Patch on a Jacket Without Sewing?
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Patching a jacket without the help of needle and threads is way easier than you imagine. It hardly takes 10 minutes and requires some of the most essential items that are easily available in the market. First, you need to select the patch you want to attach; it can be either store-bought or hand embroidered patch. Then it would help if you had the fabric glue to attach the patch on the jacket. Once you have firmly placed the patch on the jacket, run a hot iron over it to ensure it gets a good hold on the jacket.
Step-By-Step Guide to Attach a Patch without Sewing
Are you spending several hours sewing patches on your jacket or scout patches on your uniform? If yes, then this guide will be a great help to you. Learn the two best ways to patch a jacket without sewing if you are frustrated by the long sewing process.
Material You Will Need
- Fabric Glue
- Patch
- Hot Iron
Way 1 – Attaching With Glue
Once you have decided on the patch, the first step is to apply the magical fabric glue to attach it. Make sure to buy high-quality glue that can give you the desired result. Follow the below steps to get it done:
- Choose where you need to place the patch, as you won’t be able to remove it easily once you have attached the patch with the glue. So make sure to be careful with the place.
- Lay your jacket flat on a surface or an ironing board and press the unevenness.
- Now apply the glue on the patch and a little on the jacket’s area where it needs to be placed.
- Patch it onto the jacket and press it thoroughly. Wait for 2-3 minutes till the glue creates a stronghold.
- After 24 hours, your jacket will be good to go. You can wash it, dry it, and wear it every day.
Way 2 – Ironing the Patches
If you are not comfortable with gluing the patches considering the mess you can end up in, you can iron the patches. It is the easiest way to patch your attire. Make sure to learn the right way of ironing the patches if you want to make it permanent. You also need to choose the fabric wisely for ironing. It is best to avoid silk and other delicate fabrics. Follow the below steps:
- Choose the patch you want to place and lay the jacket flat on the ironing board to get a perfect surface. You can also set a cloth over the board for extra protection.
- Now place the patch on the exact spot on the jacket. You need to use the adhesive patch for this.
- Heat up the iron just enough for the fabric. Make sure the iron is not wet by any means.
- Put a towel on the patch before ironing; this way, you can protect the remaining area of the jacket from the heat.
- Press the iron and hold it over the patch for a good 10-20 seconds. Pressurize the area as much as you can to get a firm hold.
- Remove the iron and set it aside to cool. Remove the towel from the patch and check whether it is completely attached to the fabric. Gently rub the edges, and if some parts come off, do the procedure again to make it right.
Selecting the Patches for Jacket
Patches come in all shapes and sizes, depending upon your choices. Many eye-catching patches can bag you a lot of attention. It is highly essential to choose your patches wisely as there are chances that it can ruin your jacket as well with their overwhelming appearance. Here are a few things that you need to consider before choosing any patch-:
- Type of Material: First thing you need to consider is the material as they are designed with different fabrics. This will help you in a long way to understand the kind of patch that will work best for your cloth. Denim, nylon, polyester, and cotton are some of the common materials that you will find.
- Pick Design: Once you have determined the right types of material, the next step is to find your patch’s perfect design. You need to pick design according to the fabric you are using it onto and the idea you want to exhibit with the patching. Pick the size according to the message if you don’t want to make an over or understatement with it.
- Placement: The most crucial part of patching is its right placement. Of course, you can place the patch anywhere on the jacket, but make sure to choose the right place. Some of the popular places for patching on a jacket includes, back, shoulder, front, or sides chest.
If you have found the right patch that highlights your idea, don’t be late and get it patched on your jacket with either glue or iron.
Related Questions
Which is more effective glue or iron?
It is a common question that people have in their minds when thinking about patching without sewing. Both glue and iron have their sets of perks and demerits.
Fabric glue has a stronghold on the fabric; it can be washed after it is completely dry. But, sometimes, working with glue can get messy if you are not careful, that might end up ruining your fabric.
Iron gives a firmer hold on the fabric, but it is quite strenuous, and you have to be highly careful while washing it.
If we weigh both the options, fabric glue is a much more reliable and effective option to avoid further chaos. You just need to be careful while using it on the fabric.
Can you use a superglue for patching?
Superglue is a high-quality glue that is used to attach plastic and other light metals. Some people use super glue to attach their torn fabric and sometimes the patches as well. But, in reality, superglue is not effective when it comes to fabric. Also, it can come off if you wash the fabric in hot water. So, no, you would not want to waste your time in superglue to patch your jacket.
How to patch with Velcro?
Velcro is another popular way of attaching patches on the clothes. You need to but patches with Velcro tapes. You need to first cut the tapes in the exact shape of the patch. Now peel off the liner of Velcro and use glue to attach the tape on the fabric. Press the Velcro with your hands to make it firmer.
Crafting has always been a deep-seated passion of mine, one that has flourished and evolved over the years.
I've dedicated considerable time to both studying and practicing in the realm of fashion and sewing, amassing a wealth of experience and skills.
It brings me great joy to share these insights and experiences with you all, hoping to inspire and foster a similar passion for the art of sewing.
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