I’ve had my Silhouette Cameo for exactly one year! And this was my first attempt at layering Heat Transfers with my Silhouette!
I’ve created stencils and used them to paint like I did with my Thanksgiving table runner but I was always a little scared of the iron on stuff! Especially layering multiple colors!
It turned about to be a fun and super simple project! Perfect for making personalized t-shirts with your name or business logo.
Supplies:
- T-shirt
- Cardboard
- Heat Transfer Material
- Iron
- Scrap Fabric
- Silhouette cutting machine
First you need to create a design. I purchased this vintage camera camera form the Silhouette Store and added the text to the bottom.
I added the colors with the Fill Layer Window. It keeps things from getting confusing.
If you are using text or anything that isn’t completely symmetrical, you will need to mirror the image. To do this go to Object >Transform >Mirror Options.
I used a cutting mat and set the blade to 2. I increased the thickness to 28 since the generic settings for the Heat Transfer Material wasn’t quite thick enough. And finally my speed was around 8 but you will need to slow this down if you are using an intricate design.
Once you’ve cut your design, lay the Heat Transfer Material with the glossy side up. You will pull the plastic glossy backing off once you’ve ironed on the colored material.
To start, you will want to cover the design with a scrap piece of fabric depending on how hot your iron is. I did a little of both. I started with the fabric covering the design and touched up difficult areas with the tip of the iron directly.
Once the base was set, I started layering each color one at a time.
It will take a few minutes of heat before it will transfer. DO NOT leave the iron in one spot too long. If it doesn’t stick to the shirt when you start to remove the glossy backing, STOP pulling and iron it again.
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I love your shirt! This looks like such a fun project. I’d spend hours playing around with it. And great idea for crafting things with a logo!
I loved the etched glass projects, like the name frame
Would love to win any HTV!
Great tutorial!
So cute!
I’d love to try glass etching, so I’d love the starter kit I think!
Love your blog! Thanks for the tutorial and also for the chance to win a Silhouette Portrait! 🙂
P.S. If I were to win, my next project I’d like to try is gift bags for my daughters’ upcoming combined “Frozen” birthday party!
Cute shirt! I would love to win…..
If I were to win I would want to try HTV on many things! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to make t-shirts if I won this!
I la-la-love it! I am totally into retro/vintage looking t-shirts and now that the warm weather is finally here, I can start wearing them!
Awesome giveaway
Would love to win this. So many things I could make with it!!
I like the shirt. That doesn’t look too hard either.
I would love to try the fabric starter kit myself. This project of yours turned out great.
I want to try the glass etching!! LOVE!
I would like to make an etched glass project.
That is so cool. I love it. I have to try it
This is so neat! I would love to make my own cute graphic t-shirts for my daughter. I never thought I could do this at home but this little gadget looks so nifty.
This is a really neat giveaway. Thanks for sharing. It would be cool to be able to make these t-shirts.
Very cute! Love vintage
I’d like to try the rhinestones.
Well, I’d love to make some of the cards I saw for mother’s day! Beautiful stuff! Thanks
What an adorable design! I love it.