Monday, September 28, 2009

How to print on fabric

So this is my first post and for that your going to learn how to do something that I think is super cool. You can do just about anything with it and the best thing is this... there's only 4 steps!


Here's the supplies you'll need:

~ 1. Freezer Paper
~2. 8x11 cut to size and prewashed piece of fabric (a solid color works best)
~3. Iron
~4. Ink jet printer
So first, you need to locate a photograph or download a cool picture that you really like. I Chose this one of course:
In step two cut a piece of freezer paper to fit your fabric (8x11) that size fits easily into your printer. I like to use a piece of card stock as a template.


Step three, press your fabric free of wrinkles and iron on (shiny side to fabric) the freezer paper. Make sure your iron is on high heat for this step.

Step four, and the moment of truth..... put the stiffened fabric (fabric side down/freezer paper up) into the printer and PRINT! Taddaaaa.... that's it ~ you now have a self made master piece!


That's it your done, peal the freezer paper off the back of the fabric and the possibilities are endless for what you can do. I used this one as an applique on a t-shirt for my daughter. If your going to do an applique then leave the freezer paper on as a backing.


And by the way.... I learned after the fact that you should treat your fabric with something called bubble jet... here's a link and some information on it. Hope ya'll enjoyed this little project!

http://www.bryerpatch.com/faq/bjs.htm

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