How to glue thermal stickers on clothes?

Today, all kinds of appliqués on clothes are very popular. They decorate trousers, jackets, t-shirts and other items of clothing. Moreover, they can be found not only in children's clothes, but also in adults. Often, interesting bright stickers adorn the most unexpected wardrobe items, but they can also be used to mask a stain that could not be removed or a hole that you or your child managed to put in a prominent place. It is not difficult to purchase such parts - they are sold in many sewing accessories stores, clerical departments and in supermarkets. You can order your original print at a print shop or make it yourself. Ready-made thermal stickers can very easily be glued to the fabric. You only need a sticker and an iron. How to glue thermal stickers on clothes with an iron? Let's take a closer look at this process.

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Glue the decal on the fabric:

• First you need to prepare a solid flat surface. It can be an ironing board or a table. It can also be glued on the floor. On a table or floor you need to put a fabric folded several times.
• Fold the product evenly so that there are no wrinkles or wrinkles.
• Heat the iron, turn off the steam function.

Important! The heating temperature of the iron depends on the type of fabric to which you are gluing the picture. It is necessary to set the maximum possible temperature.

• Put the appliqué face down in the marked area.

Important! The place where you want to stick the picture can be pre-ironed with a hot iron - so traction with a decorative part will be better.

• In order not to damage the fabric, a sheet of paper can be put on top of the thermal sticker.
• Put the heated iron in place with a sticker, press as hard as possible and hold the iron for 8-15 seconds until the picture is completely glued.

Important! The hotter the iron, the less time it will take to glue.

• If the size of the picture is larger than the sole of the iron, then in order to glue thermal stickers on clothes, it is necessary to produce pressure in parts. Be especially attentive to small fragments and edges. They can be processed with a hot iron repeatedly.
• Allow the picture to cool slightly, but do not wait for it to cool completely.
• Carefully remove the paper - do it better while it's still warm.

Important! If the small parts are not imprinted on the fabric, put the paper back in place and iron again.

• If the pattern is evenly printed on the fabric, then gluing was successful.
• Iron the place with the sticker from the inside.

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How to patch a hole on the fabric using thermal stickers?

The hole in things can be decorated with the help of decal, this is especially true for outerwear. If you can stick a sticker on your pants or t-shirt in the usual way, then in case of damage to the jacket or winter overalls, we will need a suitable applique and a piece of thin non-woven.

How to glue thermal stickers on outerwear?

1. Lay the interlining through the torn front fabric of the product. The adhesive layer should be on top.
2. Spread so that there are no curled edges.
3. Iron with a hot iron, carefully combining the edges of the “wound”.
4. Put thermal sticker on the front side.
5. Iron it with a hot iron. If you are not sure about the effect of temperature on the fabric, you can iron it through gauze or a thin rag.
6. Allow to cool, and then check to see if the appliqué adheres well.

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DIY thermal stickers

There are several ways to make thermal sticker on clothes with your own hands:

• You can translate the drawing from the package. To do this, cut it out, attach it to the place where the picture should be. On top of it you need to cover with a piece of parchment. Plain paper is not suitable here. You can use special baking paper. Iron the pattern with a hot iron, if the sticker does not stick the first time, repeat the procedure again.
• You can make fabric decal, but for this you need a printer that prints on fabric. Select the picture you like and print it. Cut it, glue it to the fabric using the glue web.

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Useful Tips:

• If the base of the sticker is transparent, it is better to iron it through gauze.
• If after washing the sticker has come unstuck, it can be repaired with a glue web.
• It is better to wash things with thermal pictures in the gentle mode, and it is not necessary to squeeze out much.

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Now you can not only decorate your things with interesting prints, but also patch up defects on the fabric so that no one will guess the reason for the appearance of such a decor. Do not be afraid to experiment with the selection of parts, and now you clearly know how to glue thermal stickers on clothes.