So my first little project was experimenting with some iron on transfers and embellishing some onsies. They have turned out quite good but im still tweaking it and i do believe i need a new iron!
(i never iron....i mean never...i don't really know why i even own one - probably only for sewing. I only buy clothes that don't require ironing or require minimal amount of ironing!)
So to give you a run down on how i did this:
- First i bought some (rather expensive) iron on transfer printer paper from Big W
- Next i sourced some cliparts (i chose vintage ones that were so old they're now public domain and incredibly cute)
- Next was refilling my inkjet printer with ink (this process needs the highest quality photo print setting which uses a lot of ink)
- then i loaded the printer with the paper and printed away. Once it was printed i let it dry completely ( i waited about 5-10min)
- Next i cut out the transfers (not too close to the ink though as cutting into the ink will make it run when you iron)
- Lastly placement and ironing - i used a piece of cardboard between the front and back fabric, but you can use layers of newspaper too if you want (you have to use lots of pressure - as in puting your whole body weight into it when pressing with the iron, no actual ironing movements just lift and press careful not to burn your fabric!)
............and WALLAH! HEY PRESTO! you have your own unique looking onsie :)
Note: I recommend practising on an old t'shirt so you know how long to press for without burning but long enough to make sure the transfer occurs properly. If you try to peel the backing off and it sticks to the design, stop leave it and re-press!
