Iron on Transfer HELP!!!! - Where's Laura?

[mystiichell]

OK - I have my welcome bags no how do I go about doing the iron on transfer of my design? I'm scared I'm going to mess up the whole thing

 

[4luvofthemouse]

Glad I'm not the only one nervous about this.
I could use a little help too. I've had everything sitting here for about 3wks.
Why is this stuf so intimidating?!?

 

[DVCGirl49]

Thank goodness for Laura!

I don't know anything about doing these, I am no not crafty! Laura is indeed probably awesome at doing these and should have some good advice......but til she comes along, here's links to two other threads about this that she had posted some helpful tips:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1485226&referrerid=&highlight=iron+transfer

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1372210&referrerid=&highlight=iron+transfer

 

[mystiichell]

Thanks so much - maybe when Laura has time she can make an instructional video

 

[princessdisneybelle]

You guys are too sweet. My best advice is if you are using the natural colored canvas bags and you have a light design I would use the paper for dark tshirts. To me it just turns out better. I had a dark design I used the paper for white tshirts. Its is thinner though. After doing alot of wedding projects I will only use the paper for dark tshirts. It's easier to use and I just like the look better. A hint though with those bags. Using a ironing cloth or something like a linen dishtowel. You can sometimes get burn looking places from your iron. Also remember to have a hard survace, not just your ironing board underneath. I actually used a hard back book without the paper cover. Just try on one and see what you like. I'm here if you need anymore help.

 

[princessdisneybelle]

Thanks so much - maybe when Laura has time she can make an instructional video

Haha you are so funny. I would be way to embarrassed to do that. Oh also the paper for dark tshirts the design isnt done in Mirror image. Easier to not mess up.

 

[mystiichell]

Haha you are so funny. I would be way to embarrassed to do that. Oh also the paper for dark tshirts the design isnt done in Mirror image. Easier to not mess up.

Thank you sooo much. One more question. I found these bags that I really like but they aren't canvas or cotton:

www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000ANQXDU/re...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278841901&pf_rd_i=507846

Can I iron on these?

 

[princessdisneybelle]

Thanks so much - maybe when Laura has time she can make an instructional video

If they are a nylon type material I would say no. It would burn. I have seen alot of people have bags like these embored.

 

[mystiichell]

Haha you are so funny. I would be way to embarrassed to do that. Oh also the paper for dark tshirts the design isnt done in Mirror image. Easier to not mess up.

I even have a title for you:

"Tote Bags for Wedding Dummies"

 

[princessdisneybelle]

I even have a title for you:

"Tote Bags for Wedding Dummies"

Stop that. You will do just fine I am sure. Ugh I miss all the wedding projects.

 

[mystiichell]

If they are a nylon type material I would say no. It would burn. I have seen alot of people have bags like these embored.

I have heard that embroidery is expensive?

Basically you are saying don't use anything not canvas or cotton?

 

[princessdisneybelle]

I have heard that embroidery is expensive?

Basically you are saying don't use anything not canvas or cotton?

I would say if you are doing embordery you need to find a friend or family member that could do it for you. And yes If you are ironing on it needs to be canvas or cotton. You could always go look at a package of the paper and see the recommendations.