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I would like to make some iron-ons for these miniature shirts. I think they can be made with the computer printer. From what I have read, you need to use an ink-jet printer and special iron-on transfer paper. Has anybody tried this before? Any suggestions or ideas on what works best for these tiny shirts? :o)
[Penelope is wearing shirt made from pattern in DCR#6 pg.12&69. Unfinished shirt on right is made from pattern in DCR#6 pg.24&90. ]
I hand-sewed both the shirt that Penelope is wearing and the shirt on the right. I figured it is better to iron-on the decoration before sewing the shirt together completely?
Monday, January 3, 2011
How Do You Make Iron-Ons?
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yes, I would think so..
I've used iron ons before, and have made little ones using the iron on paper. Though you'd probably want to put "tons" of little logos or whatever, photos etc. on the paper before running it thorough your printer, since you would likely only do so once.
you could probably put the iron ons after you've sewn it all up, but you would need a little "arm" or perhaps a rolled up old T-shirt under to provde a stable base for the ironing. It would help if you had one of those mini irons too, if not the tip of the iron should be sufficent to control the ironed on area.
Judy
I have tried the special computer iron on transfer paper and it works well enough, but large, solid iron-ons tend to crack because it doesn't stretch with the knit fabric. I think a small, fussy cut iron-on would be okay. Penelope isn't going to stretch her shirt too much putting it on.
Hi Judy! Thanks so much for sharing your methods! You are always so helpful ....and talented. :o)
Hi Susan! Thank you so much for your visit and sharing your expertise! I agree that a large solid mass of iron-on would crack if stretched or after many, many washings. Fortunately, dolls don't sweat too much and are quite gentle with their clothes haha! Have also looked into fabric paints and markers....but iron-ons look so fun and professional, too.
Have we "met" on flickr before? Hopefully, you will see this comment reply...sorry it took over a year to answer! Thanks again for your kind comment. :o)
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