Want to give your bag a personal and trendy touch? With ReStyle’s iron-on patches, you can transform your bag in no time! This is a quick, fun, and budget-friendly way to give your accessories a unique look.
For this DIY, we’re using a gray canvas Shopper from Durable as the base, but you can choose any fabric bag you like. All you need are your favorite iron-on patches, an iron, and about 30 minutes of your time. Choose playful designs, floral motifs, or bold text patches to personalize your bag. ReStyle blogger Alexa used floral and insect patches for her shopper.
How does it work? Simply place the patches where you want them, iron them on following the instructions, and let them cool completely. Within minutes, you’ll have a refreshed bag that perfectly matches your style! You can even combine multiple patches for a fun and dynamic effect. Iron-on patches are an easy way to give any item a new look!
This DIY is perfect for anyone who loves quick and creative projects. And the best part? You’re personalizing an existing item to make it uniquely yours. Get started and create a bag that truly reflects your personality!
Read the instructions on the back of the patch packaging and set your iron to level 2 or 3. Do not use steam when ironing on the patches. I personally used the highest heat setting on my iron.
Before ironing, decide where you want to place your patches. It’s easiest to move them around before fixing them, as repositioning them later will be tricky 😉.
Happy with your design? Take a quick photo before ironing—this way, you can reference it if any patches shift while you work.
Zoals op de foto te zien is, worden deze applicaties aan de zijkant van de tas gestreken. Daarom is het belangrijk om de oppervlakte waarop gestreken wordt eerst goed plat te drukken. Anders kun je met het strijkijzer niet genoeg druk zetten om de applicaties goed vast te strijken.
First, secure one corner of the patch by pressing it down with the tip of your iron. This helps keep it in place as you continue ironing.
Next, press the entire patch with the iron for about 5 seconds to set it. Then, move the iron over the patch in a back-and-forth motion for 30 seconds to fully adhere it. Avoid keeping the iron in one spot for too long to prevent overheating.
Let the patch cool for at least 60 seconds, but preferably 5 minutes to ensure proper adhesion. The glue isn’t fully set until the patch is completely cool.
Repeat this process for the remaining patches. Once all patches are cooled, check if they are firmly attached. If not, re-iron them for another 30 seconds to secure them.
Now your custom restyled bag is ready to use!
Alexa Boonstra
Hi,
Mijn naam is Alexa en ik ben ontwerpster onder de naam Amilishly. Ik ontwerp onder deze naam vooral gehaakte poppen en ik heb inmiddels twee haakboeken en een breiboek geschreven. Voor ReStyle Studio zal ik vooral leuke DIY projecten delen die je met de ReStyle producten kunt maken. Heel veel plezier met het lezen van mijn blogs voor ReStyle!
