How to Iron On Your Patch Without Ruining Your Life

Look, we get it — ironing sounds easy until you’re standing there, sweating over a jacket, a patch, and a vague sense of dread.Will it stick? Will you burn your house down? Will you somehow manage to melt your favourite tote bag into oblivion?

Relax. Snug Pigs Club has your back (and your denim jacket). Here’s your foolproof, meltdown-free guide to ironing on your new patch — without ruining your life.

🛠 What You’ll Need

• Your awesome Snug Pigs Club patch (obviously)

• A clean, dry fabric surface (cotton or denim = ideal)

• An iron (no steam — we’re not making dumplings)

• A thin cloth (like a tea towel or pillowcase)

• A flat, hard surface (no ironing boards if they’re too squishy — kitchen tables work great)

🚀 Step-by-Step: How to Iron Like a Pro (or at Least Like a Functional Adult)

1. Place Your Patch

Decide exactly where you want it.Commit. Regret nothing.(Pro tip: Lay your garment flat and smooth out any wrinkles first.)

2. Protect Your Patch Cover the patch with a thin cloth. This keeps it safe from direct heat (and prevents awkward shiny burns).

3. Heat Things Up Set your iron to a hot, dry setting (around "cotton" or "high" is good). No water, no steam — we want fierce, dry heat.

4. Press Like You Mean It Firmly press the iron on top of the cloth-covered patch for about 20–30 seconds. Don’t wiggle it around — this is a PRESS, not a dance.

5. Flip and Repeat Turn the fabric inside out and iron the backside of the patch area for another 20–30 seconds. It helps melt that glue properly into the fibres.

6. Let It Cool Don’t touch it yet, hot shot. Let it cool down completely — this "sets" the glue.

⚡ Bonus Tips (For Overachievers)

• For extra strength: After ironing, you can hand-stitch a few sneaky stitches around the edges.

• If you’re sewing instead of ironing:Do not remove the plastic backing! It’s what keeps all those little threads behaving themselves.

• Washing warning: Wait at least 24 hours before washing. And when you do, turn your garment inside out and use cold water.

🧵 Ready to Patch It Up?

Now you know exactly how to iron on your Snug Pigs Club patch without burning your house, your jacket, or your dignity.Need some fresh designs to practise your skills?Check out our full collection here — we've got a patch for literally every mood (even the chaotic ones).