You don't always have the time or opportunity for time-consuming hand-sewn repairs. In that case, iron-on patches can be perfect for a quick fix for a hole or a stain.
These iron-on patches measure
- 4.5 cm
Tips for a good result:
Even though they can be ironed on as they are, I recommend also sewing them if possible, as it makes them much more durable. But you can iron them on quickly first if needed, and then sew them on at a later time.
It's easiest with a machine since the patches are stiff, and it might be worth using a darning foot if you have one, and then removing the feed dogs, so you can move the fabric/garment in any direction you want. Feel free to practice on a fabric scrap with a ballpoint pen drawing of a heart or star or something. The stitches don't have to be perfectly even; the most important thing is that the patch is securely attached :)
Iron-on patches are a bit stiff, so if it's a very large worn area with a small hole, I would recommend attaching a reinforcing patch to the inside of the garment first, either with machine stitching (a bit of a quilt style with stripes or checks, perhaps with thread that matches the garment?) or by using a fabric patch and Vliesofix, and ironing it on the inside, and then covering the hole or stain with the flower. Of course, you can also use iron-on patches to decorate clothes that don't have any damage or wear yet :)
Reinforcement on the inside of worn areas is recommended so you don't get a new hole exactly at the edge of the iron-on patch, where there will be extra stress with the hard material against the thin/worn material.