Sometimes you don't have the time or opportunity for time-consuming hand-sewn repairs. In such cases, iron-on patches can be perfect for a quick fix for a hole or a stain.
These iron-on patches measure
- 7 cm
Tips for a good result:
Even though they are designed to be ironed on as they are, I recommend sewing them on if possible, as it makes them much more durable. However, you can quickly iron them on first if needed, and then sew them on at a later time.
It's easiest to do this with a machine since the patches are stiff, and it might be beneficial to use a darning foot if you have one, and then remove the feed dogs, allowing you to move the fabric/garment in any direction you wish. Feel free to practice on a scrap piece of fabric 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 there's a very large worn area with a small hole, I would recommend attaching a reinforcement patch to the inside of the garment first, either with machine stitching (perhaps a quilt-like style with stripes or checks, maybe with thread that matches the garment?) or by using a fabric patch and Vliesofix, ironing that 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 :)
Reinforcing the inside of worn areas is beneficial to prevent a new hole from forming right at the edge of the iron-on patch, where there will be extra stress from the stiff patch against the thin/worn fabric.