How to Print on Fabric

by erika on March 02, 2010

There are so many reasons to print on fabric, and the products to do so just keep getting better and better.

Get inspired by the free artwork available at Ar-Ben-Ting. These textures will make fabulous backgrounds, or simply be your inspiration for the next project.

You may also like playing with Typo Generator to create images perfect for kids' t-shirts.

There are 2 ways to transfer designs.

1. Print onto transfer paper and transfer the design to fabric. Mirror image your picture before printing. There is often a setting in your printer properties to do this. When you transfer the image onto your fabric, be sure to PRESS, not iron. By this I mean press and hold the iron onto the fabric, rather than moving the iron around. Follow the instructions on the package to set your design.

2. Print directly onto printer fabric. Any InkJet printer can print onto printer fabric. Make sure any loose threads are trimmed from the edge of the printer fabric. Feed it into your printer following instructions on the package. Once printed, you will peel off the paper backing and set the inks with a cold water bath. Once dry, your fabric is ready to sew!

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