20 steps to making a custom shirt using DARK transfers - "how-to" procedures

[heartbeeps]

Yes, I'm sure that I peeled the back off. The only thing that I could think of was my iron was not hot enough. However the over lay paper that I put on top of the transfer even turned brown.

did ya wash the shirt first to get the sizing off?

 

[heartbeeps]

Thanks so much for this thread I just finished my shirts and it was a great help. Also a special thanks to the designers for their wonderful designs--donatalie (Natalie), Mickey (Amy), Kellybell (Kelly), Dom13, and whoever posted Buzz (sorry I forgot).

they look great! glad you were able to use this thread! enjoy the shirts!

 

[vetbeth]

Quick question. I had prewashed a shirt, but wasn't thinking and threw a dryer sheet in. Do I need to rewash it before I do the transfer?

Beth

 

[M_I_C_K_E_Y]

Quick question. I had prewashed a shirt, but wasn't thinking and threw a dryer sheet in. Do I need to rewash it before I do the transfer?

Beth

I would. Using a dryer sheet will put a "film" (for lack of a better word) on your shirts and may/will not let the iron on stick as well as it should.

 

[TinkerBrie]

Hello! Quick question: I printed up some designs on the LIGHT transfers and I will be putting them on white shirts. Do I still need to cut out the design or can I just leave it on the whole sheet and Iron it on that way? Thanks

 

[M_I_C_K_E_Y]

Hello! Quick question: I printed up some designs on the LIGHT transfers and I will be putting them on white shirts. Do I still need to cut out the design or can I just leave it on the whole sheet and Iron it on that way? Thanks

You can leave it the whole sheet if you wish but remember that often it can be 'hot' underneath the transfer, so I would cut off the bulk of the border if/when possible.

 

[Disuser]

Hello! Quick question: I printed up some designs on the LIGHT transfers and I will be putting them on white shirts. Do I still need to cut out the design or can I just leave it on the whole sheet and Iron it on that way? Thanks

I am real picky about the way the shirts look. I have seen pictures on this thread where they have left on a lot of unprinted paper and I did not care for the look. I would cut it close or cut it completely off where you can. Also be careful cutting out your design. I notice a few have rather bad cutting jobs.

 

[2princess 2pirates]

Hi,

I was wondering if the vinegar wash was also needed to prewash shirts or pillowcases that we would have signed by characters? On our last cruise we had a shirt signed and when we got home and washed it, some of the signatures bled.

Any suggestions for our future trips?

Thank You!

 

[rockiesfan]

Just want to say this is a great thread with great tips for newbies! I am just in the beginning stage - getting ideas and preparing to ask for personalization. I will definitely return to this thread when it comes time to print the transfers and iron the shirts!

 

[DisneyBabies]

I have a question that I haven't seen answered. Can I put a dryer sheet in when I am drying after the vinegar wash? Hubby is sensitive to how things feel on his skin and has a hard time wearing things that haven't been softened.

Thanks for the help.

 

[M_I_C_K_E_Y]

I have a question that I haven't seen answered. Can I put a dryer sheet in when I am drying after the vinegar wash? Hubby is sensitive to how things feel on his skin and has a hard time wearing things that haven't been softened.

Thanks for the help.

I personally do not do the vinegar wash but... after the iron on process is complete, you can wash and dry the shirt normally - including using fabric softner and dryer sheets.

 

[MinnieLove]

thanks for all the great suggestions. I started making the shirts today. I am so excited. We used Penny's mickey heads. I need to buy the other shirts tomorrow so I can finish. I will also buy some sparkles to on a couple special shirts. Also I need to buy a couple "junior" cut shirts to make a fashion statement .

After reading thru 17 pages of ideas and questions. I found the iron on transfer process to be quite simple. I could be addicted. My two cents on the process: RELAX! Follow the instructions and enjoy the process.

Thanks Penny and Veronica for the great designs.

 

[RustManFan]

bump for new Shirt makers!

 

[chaoscent]

Why Thank You Penny

 

[chaoscent]

bump for new shirt makers

 

[heartbeeps]

thanks for all the great suggestions. I started making the shirts today. I am so excited. We used Penny's mickey heads. I need to buy the other shirts tomorrow so I can finish. I will also buy some sparkles to on a couple special shirts. Also I need to buy a couple "junior" cut shirts to make a fashion statement .

After reading thru 17 pages of ideas and questions. I found the iron on transfer process to be quite simple. I could be addicted. My two cents on the process: RELAX! Follow the instructions and enjoy the process.

Thanks Penny and Veronica for the great designs.

great encouragement for the newbies! thanks for posting.

 

[DisneyBabies]

I just washed my colored shirts in the vinegar rinse and a couple of them look like the ink rubbed off of the transfer. They still look ok and I can at least fix the places by using fabric paint. But I am trying to figure out what I did wrong before I wash my white shirts . I thougt I had read somewhere to spray the images with scotchguard before the vinegar rinse. Has anyone done this before? Does it help? Is there anything else I can do to keep this from happening? HELP!

 

[M_I_C_K_E_Y]

I just washed my colored shirts in the vinegar rinse and a couple of them look like the ink rubbed off of the transfer. They still look ok and I can at least fix the places by using fabric paint. But I am trying to figure out what I did wrong before I wash my white shirts . I thougt I had read somewhere to spray the images with scotchguard before the vinegar rinse. Has anyone done this before? Does it help? Is there anything else I can do to keep this from happening? HELP!

I have personally never done the vinegar rinse or the scotchguard.

Assuming you have already prewashed your shirts before the iron on process, I would just wait until you have returned from your trip to wash the rest.

That way, at least the shirts look fabulous for your trip! Just my personal opinion.

 

[heartbeeps]

I just washed my colored shirts in the vinegar rinse and a couple of them look like the ink rubbed off of the transfer. They still look ok and I can at least fix the places by using fabric paint. But I am trying to figure out what I did wrong before I wash my white shirts . I thougt I had read somewhere to spray the images with scotchguard before the vinegar rinse. Has anyone done this before? Does it help? Is there anything else I can do to keep this from happening? HELP!

I've never used scotchgard but have used the vinegar wash religiously. Is the ink that's rubbing off RED per chance? I'm thinking maybe you could have had the iron on too hot or too long and if there's any red in the transfer image, it's unforgiving and will look like it's bleeding.

 

[heartbeeps]

From best I can tell, the purpose of the vinegar wash as described in the directions on page 1 is to bring out bright colors by adding white distilled vinegar to the wash.

Additional info found online says that the acid in white distilled vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, yet strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps and detergents. (And hopefully you washed the shirts first before starting the process!) But, besides removing soap, as an added benefit, white distilled vinegar prevents yellowing, acts as a fabric softener and static cling reducer, and attacks mold and mildew.

Of course, it's the user's perogative to skip the vinegar wash altogether........