Removing an Ironed On Applique From a Shirt?

You may have tried this, but just iron it loose yourself, on the reverse side of the shirt. Put some old cloth over the cloth of the shirt, exactly on the reverse side of the applique, so that you don't burn the shirt, and iron away on high. The glue will soften and then you can pull away the applique. I have used this technique with some success. The problem is that sometimes there are stubborn remnants of glue. Normally those too can be lifted by putting the old cloth directly on top of them, after you take away the applique, and continuing to iron. The glue will melt even more and be absorbed by the old cloth.
The temp. of the iron should be high to work through the glue, so be careful and watch out for burning.

joyd45

August 4, 20160 found this helpful

Try this. It does NOT WORK

 

tjethetidge

January 31, 20170 found this helpful

Used a hairdryer on high/hot setting. Held it to back of appliqué that had been put on school uniform shirt professionally. It was off in five seconds!