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A motif on the chest, a patch on the knee: appliqué does not only decorate, it also rescues garments. A small hole disappears under a patch, and a plain shirt becomes a favourite.

  • Iron on
  • Patches
  • Covers holes
Iron On and Sew On Appliques
Prym Klebeflicken Nylon, 2 Stück, 6,5 x 14cm, schwarz 929500
Prym Klebeflicken Nylon, 2 Stück, 6,5 x 14cm, schwarz 929500
Prym Klebeflicken Nylon, 2 Stück, 6,5 x 14cm, schwarz 929500: Zubehör.
4,90 EUR
2,45 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Prym Klebeflicken Nylon, 2 Stück, 6,5 x 14cm, grau 929504
Prym Klebeflicken Nylon, 2 Stück, 6,5 x 14cm, grau 929504
Prym Klebeflicken Nylon, 2 Stück, 6,5 x 14cm, grau 929504: Zubehör.
4,90 EUR
2,45 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Hot Fix Strass-Steine Grün Ø 4-5mm
Hot Fix Strass-Steine Grün Ø 4-5mm
Hot Fix Strass-Steine Grün Ø 4-5mm: Zubehör.
4,50 EUR
0,15 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Aufbügler Mini Cooper Royalblau
Aufbügler Mini Cooper Royalblau
Aufbügler Mini Cooper Royalblau: Zubehör.
3,90 EUR
3,90 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Aufbügler Lokomotive rot
Aufbügler Lokomotive rot
Aufbügler Lokomotive rot: Zubehör.
3,90 EUR
3,90 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Creme
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Creme
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Creme: Zubehör.
1,90 EUR
1,90 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Silber
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Silber
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Silber: Zubehör.
1,90 EUR
1,90 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Schwarz
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Schwarz
Aufbügler Stern mit Lurex Glitzer Schwarz: Zubehör.
1,90 EUR
1,90 EUR per Pcs.
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Pcs.:
 
265 to 272 (from a total of 302)

Iron-on motifs have an adhesive backing. They are applied with heat and pressure, ideally from both sides and with a cloth in between. Hold the iron still rather than gliding it.

For clothing that is washed often, stitching them down as well is advisable. The adhesive does hold, but the edges lift over time – a seam all round prevents that permanently.

On stretchy fabrics appliqué needs a light touch: a firm motif makes the area stiff. Smaller motifs and soft materials cope with the stretch better than large, rigid areas.

Good to know

Does an iron-on motif hold permanently?

Applied correctly it lasts a long time, but the edges lift over the years. On clothing that is washed frequently you should stitch the motif down with a close zigzag as well.

Can I apply appliqué to jersey?

Yes, with care. The motif makes the area less stretchy, so it should not be too large and should not sit where the fabric is stretched heavily, at a cuff for instance.

How do I cover a hole with a patch?

Place the patch so it covers the hole generously and reinforce the area from the inside with a piece of interfacing. Then the damaged fabric does not carry the strain alone.