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

[DisneyMom92]

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[Showpony]

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[NiniMorris]

I have a quick question...did a stick family on a red shirt. Shirt was pre-washed, and I was using a dark transfer. I was expecting a white background with a red border...what I got was a dark pink background with a red border.

I'm guessing it was because I did not use M_I_C_K_E_Y's transfers? Could it have been another reason? The dark transfers were Hanes. (shirts were not, so there went the idea of their 'mess up' insurance!)

Thanks for help...

Nini

 

[wannago2disney]

subscribing, so that I can find this when I get ready to make our shirts!
You guys are great

 

[angboys3]

Okay, I have waited until the last minute to do my shirts so I can't order on line. Two weeks away from trip. It's my first time to try transfers.

Any good transfers papers that I can find at a local craft store, walmart or office supply store? I want dark transfers, and I have HP Photosmart printer of those all in one, printer, scanner, fax ones.

Also, any ideas buying for 100% cotton shirts? I'm thinking blue and maybe brown ones for all of us if I can find them. I need adults XL, kids 10-12 and kids size 5, so I may have to go white as it would be easier for find the colors in the sizes I need.

 

[chaoscent]

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[mae5731]

For those who have made tote/trick or treat bags... Did you wash before ironing on the design, or do the vinegar wash afterwards? It's not like DD will be wearing the trick or treat bag, so I'm not so afraid of the color running. But, do the canvas bags at the craft stores have sizing on them as well that I need to wash off? I'm just afraid of it not looking as "crisp" if I wash it first. Thank you so much for all the help!

 

[ali92579]

Supplies needed once the design is made -

• design
• transfer paper
• computer
• printer
• a software program to view/modify/print the design from
• fresh ink cartridges (buy an extra of black & color in case there's a problem)
• scissors (multi sizes help - especially ones that cut in small spaces)
• a paper cutter would really help by cutting down on the amount of freehand trimming required; if not a straight edge would probably be helpful too!
• iron
• flat, hard surface like a coffee table
• a pillowcase

ok that's as far as I am right now; I'll post more when I get there!

What software program do use? Totally did no know I needed a software program. Help me!!

 

[kendallt]

I tried my hand at this iron-on thing for the first time ever tonight, and I'm so upset! My first shirt turned out fine, but shirts two and three look terrible. The white background of the transfers turned yellow!

I thought maybe the iron was too hot, so I turned it down, but then the transfer wouldn't stick to the shirt properly. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I may be doing wrong? Oh yeah, I leave in TWO days!

 

[kendallt]

Anyone? Please!

 

[lindsayjs]

Just a quick thank you for this thread and a bump up! I have lots of shirts to make and this is going to be very helpful!!

 

[katsmom4]

do they make transfer paper for laser jet printers or just ink jet? and can you use either one? Does it make a differnence if you have a laser printer.

Thanks

Kellie

 

[heartbeeps]

do they make transfer paper for laser jet printers or just ink jet? and can you use either one? Does it make a differnence if you have a laser printer.nnn

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you cannot use ink jet transfer paper on a laser jet. (Not sure if they make transfer paper specifically for a laser printer... haven't seen any yet.)

 

[katsmom4]

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you cannot use ink jet transfer paper on a laser jet. (Not sure if they make transfer paper specifically for a laser printer... haven't seen any yet.)

after reading some more I realized that this wasn't possible so I guess I am stuck! Hubby won't pay for more ink but I have all of these great disigns to make.

 

[mae5731]

after reading some more I realized that this wasn't possible so I guess I am stuck! Hubby won't pay for more ink but I have all of these great disigns to make.

there are some out there just do a google search...I have no personal experience with any of them though

http://www.tshirtsupplies.com/index.php?crn=237&rn=423&action=show_detail

 

[angboys3]

Thanks everyone! My shirts turned out great. Got tons of compliments, we skipped the vinegar wash, it wasn't necessary at least with HP dark transfer papers, our shirts got wet and didn't run.

 

[heartbeeps]

great!

 

[ClanMac]

Your tips are fabulous and just what I (a beginner) needs!

I have read every post and if I missed it I'm sorry....but my questions are:

When you are ready to iron on your transfer-do you take a tape measure or ruler to use as a guide from the neckline?

If so, is there a standard measurement for adults that is commonly used?

If you are measuring, is it from the top of the neckline or the bottom of the hemline of the neckline?

Thanks!

 

[heartbeeps]

Your tips are fabulous and just what I (a beginner) needs!
I have read every post and if I missed it I'm sorry....but my questions are:

When you are ready to iron on your transfer-do you take a tape measure or ruler to use as a guide from the neckline?

If so, is there a standard measurement for adults that is commonly used?

If you are measuring, is it from the top of the neckline or the bottom of the hemline of the neckline? Thanks!

You get a medal for sifting through pages of posts and "bumps"!

when I made my first 5 or 10 or 15 shirts, yes I did use a tape measure and I measured from the neck front down about 5-6" on adult T's; however, after that I felt more confident and just "eye-balled" it! This pix shows me also measuring the bottom up - double checking my measurements of shirt #1 against shirt #2. I nixxed that step after realizing I had about 70 shirts more to go!

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good luck!