I’m going to show you how to make DIY patches you can use to make trendy trucker hats. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how I made faux patches out of heat transfer vinyl.

I love the patch trucker hats that are trending right now. I wanted to make some with my boys they had some requests for patches. I decided to try making my own patches with HTV and love how they turned out!

Supplies:

• Heat Transfer Vinyl ( Amazon.ca link HERE)
• Cotton/ Canvas fabric
• Heatn’Bond Iron-On Adhesive ( Amazon.ca link HERE)

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I designed some SVG files with a border to look like embroidered patches. The Border around the design really gives it the patch look. You can find my designs for sale in my Etsy Shop.

• I Pee in Pools patch cut file
• I Pee in Lakes patch cut File

Instructions:

1. Cut out your design on HTV (around 3 inches is a good size for iron on patches)
2. Iron the design onto your fabric.
3. Iron Heat n Bond Adhesive onto back of fabric. Leave the paper backing on.
4. Cut around the outline of your patch
5. Peel the paper off the backing and your patch is done!

Peel paper backing off

We mixed our DIY patches with some patches I bought on Amazon. The hats turned out so cute! The kids loved them. Perfect summer craft activity for kids!

I hope you enjoy making some faux patches with this tutorial. I would love to see what you make! Tag me on Instagram @handmadejoydesigns #handmadejoyblog

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