Sunday, January 6, 2013

How to print on your own fabric


Sometimes I can not find the printable fabric sheets you buy at JoAnn's and I do not always want the plain fabric.  Sometimes I want polka dots in the back ground.  You can purchase Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite at JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby or your local quilt store.


The sheets are 9 x 12 so I cut my fabric a little bigger so I do not get the goo on the ironing board cover.   The Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite has a 2 papers on it a front and a back.  You peel off the back and iron it on the wrong side of the fabric.


Then I turn it over and iron the front side just to make sure there are no wrinkles.  I also want to make sure it is stuck really good.   (no OCD here)  lol.


Then I square it up to 8 1/2 x 11 so that it will fit in the printer.


This is how it will look.  After I square it up I do re iron it again to make sure all the edges are all good and stuck. 

On my computer to print I double click on the image I want
click print
print
pick the size of the picture you want to print
click print 


This is how it will come out.   For this I go into windows and type what I want and save it to my desk top.  I make this to iron on my tags for my store.


This is a super cute image I got over at http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/ I will iron this on another piece of fabric and just sew along the edges.  I want to make a bag for a friends little girl and put Valentine's candy in it and maybe a doll or two.  I will have to show you when it is all done.  The back ground of this fabric is yellow with tiny white polka dots. 

To set the image I put another piece of fabric on top of the image and iron it.  The heat from the iron will set the image.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT weekend.



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  1. suemacJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Nice idea. I can make my own labels.

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  2. CheryllJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks for sharing Donna. Love the images and fabric you chose! :)

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  3. gillyJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    That's a great idea, thanks for sharing it - going to have to give that one a try sometime :-)
    xx

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  4. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I've seen another method of printing on fabric, but this seems much easier, and I already have the Steam a Seam. Thanks for this idea!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    thankyou for sharing this information Donna,have a good day.xx

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  6. Missy ShayJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    I did this with a photo of me and my mom for her quilt, and the photo faded, I'll try setting it with the iron next time!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    What a great idea. Sharyn:)

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  8. craftylesJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Thank you for this tutorial. I have always wanted to try this. I am going to do me some fabric printing. Thank you!!!

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  9. Mimos da Claralú!January 7, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Hello my dear friend! How are you? I'm glad you received my souvenirs, and you liked it. It is so you never forget me and I would like to see them on your blog ...
    A big hug with many blessings in this new year.
    Luciana

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  10. vintage greyJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Happy New Year Donna!! Thanks for sharing! I loved printing on fabric! Then, we had to get a new printer, and it would destroy the fabric because it was too rough. What printer do you have? Thanks for sharing and have a great week!! xo Heather

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  11. AllieJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Lovely idea, the polka dots are great and I really love that vintage image!

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  12. Chenille CottageJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Donna!
    What a perfect tutorial. You made it so easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to try this when I get back home.
    No baby yet....we're still waiting.
    Have a wonderful week, my sweet friend.
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xxx

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  13. Free Pretty Things For YouJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    This is Awesome my dear! Just AWESOME!

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  14. LauraJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Donna,
    I really appreciate you taking the time to explain how to do that. I know this will come in handy :) Oh...and what kind of printer do you use?
    Thank you :)
    Laura

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  15. DonnaJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Thank you for the tut! I am always to put the fabric in my printer. I've gotta be brave!
    Hugs
    Donna

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  16. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Donna, I can't begin to tell you how much I have wanted to make pillows for each of my sisters-in-law of a family Christmas photo when they were children. I now understand the process. Thank you so much for this tutorial and purchasing information. Always something new to find here! Elizabeth

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  17. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    I love that you can use this for iron on tags...Great idea and tutorial!

    Carol

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  18. MarlynneJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I am visiting my followers blogs today. Was so impressed with yours I am joining up to yours too! Thanks for the idea of printing on your own patterned material Happy 2013!

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  19. GardenOfDaisiesJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    What a nifty way to print your favorite fabrics for tags, etc...

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  20. Little Susie Home MakerJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Oh, Donna, this is such a wonderful idea! And your tags look so cute! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. Thanks for your prayers for my daddy!
    Blessings,
    susie

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