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transfer

I almost feel silly writing about this, because I feel so behind when it comes to this technique. But perhaps you are like me, so I'll go on.

The pattern you see above is one of mine, from a new pattern that will come out next week. And I transferred it to my fabric by ironing it on. But not with special paper. Not with a transfer pen either. Nope. I just printed it on a laser printer. It is my understanding that a photocopy will also work.

Why haven't I done this before?

Actually, I heard about this a long time ago, and did try it. But it didn't work, so I gave up on the idea. I tried it again after looking into having my patterns made into regular iron-on transfers. The search for info didn't turn up what I wanted. But this type of ironing on came to mind.

I haven't played with it a lot, but here are my thoughts. Light colored cotton is a safe choice (I used muslin). The pattern should be printed on a laser printer or photocopier...something with toner. I ironed my fabric first to heat it, like you would with other transfers. Then I just placed the printed pattern face down and ironed like crazy. It's not a real dark print, but it's close to when I trace with a pencil.

Now, a few side notes:

This is a candy apple that will be in a new pattern called "Trick-or-Treaters." They are Halloween candy types of things.

The embroidered piece that you got a glimpse of in yesterday's post is a Diana-type camera, and will be a new $2 mini-pattern. It's a slight variation of a pattern that is in the Photo Fun workshop in my shop.

More info on my upcoming shop update will go out in a Mailing A-List email tomorrow. If you're not on the list, this is a good time to join. You'll find the subscription box in the sidebar. There are benefits...trust me!

7 comments:

  1. i've also heard you can do the same with old school faxes that let you make a copy of something, it comes out on that slick curvy paper and supposedly you can iron that to fabric too

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  2. Trick or Treat patterns?! SOLD. ♥♥♥

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  3. My tracing skills are not very good - i've tried this with my samsung laser printer and i didnt get it to work.

    What kind of printer do you have?

    How long is iron like crazy i think i did mine for 10-15 seconds.

    This does work with wax based printers too like color zerox printers. But in my experience it's only good for small designs.

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  4. I printed mine out on a Brother color laser. And I would say that I ironed for a good 30 seconds...keeping the iron moving.

    This is a small pattern, which I'm sure helps. It's also about the size I frequently do. I don't mind tracing, but knowing that I have a new option is so nice!

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  5. Found out by accident several years ago that this is true. I love it when I am beading on card especially.

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  6. Oh man I love that lil apple! Next week, next week - you should send out a reminder email lol bc I'm forgetful! Can't wait to get it! :)

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  7. Hi Mollie! Have you thought about starting a mailing list to let people know when you release new embroidery patterns? Cause I would LOOOVE to get on that list ;)

    Just sayin...

    (p.s. I LOVE the new patterns!!!! You are so creative!!)

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