Making an iron-on transfer from a tracing:
To trace designs you will need a hot-iron transfer pen or a hectograph
pencil, and ordinary tracing paper. These are available at most sewing
and arts & crafts super stores.
Sulky brand pens come in a variety of colors, including white for use on dark colored
fabrics. These can be purchased online. Visit their website for more information at:
www.sulky.com/transferpen/
Tracing paper is recommended for several reasons. It's helpful to see the accuracy of your
lines, how much of the design has been traced, and whether you've missed any details.
Also, if you make a mistake you haven't spoiled your printed pattern, it remains pristine in
the event that you should wish to use it again. Tracing paper also allows you to see your
design as it will look when you position it on your cloth.
1. Find a smooth flat surface to work on. Place a sheet of tracing paper over the design
and tape the corners down so neither shifts while you are working. Trace the entire
design with transfer pen or pencil.
NOTE: The PDF and FREE embroidery designs are provided in reverse and will transfer
correctly when traced as they appear.
2. Once the entire design has been traced, you're ready to transfer it to cloth. Always do
a small test design (draw a leaf or a flower for instance) to make sure your iron is hot
enough and the cloth you're using doesn't scorch. Any combination of natural fiber cloth,
such as cotton, linen, hemp, is ideal. Do not use synthetics, they will melt.
3. Place your traced design face down onto your cloth. Smooth it out and pin the
corners. Use a dry iron (no steam) on the cotton or wool setting (high) and stamp the
design the amount of time needed according to your test results. *Usually between 3-6
seconds. Avoid sliding the iron back and forth over the transfer as this may cause it to slip
and the lines may blur.
*Always lift one corner at a time to make sure that the entire design has stamped evenly.
To darken any areas that are too light, replace the tracing paper carefully and re-apply the
iron as necessary.
Tracing directly onto cloth using light:
Light from a window or electric light box can also be used. Tape the pattern down and
place the cloth over it. Trace onto cloth with a washable fabric marker or pencil. Useful
for very large designs.
To trace designs you will need a hot-iron transfer pen or a hectograph
pencil, and ordinary tracing paper. These are available at most sewing
and arts & crafts super stores.
Sulky brand pens come in a variety of colors, including white for use on dark colored
fabrics. These can be purchased online. Visit their website for more information at:
www.sulky.com/transferpen/
Tracing paper is recommended for several reasons. It's helpful to see the accuracy of your
lines, how much of the design has been traced, and whether you've missed any details.
Also, if you make a mistake you haven't spoiled your printed pattern, it remains pristine in
the event that you should wish to use it again. Tracing paper also allows you to see your
design as it will look when you position it on your cloth.
1. Find a smooth flat surface to work on. Place a sheet of tracing paper over the design
and tape the corners down so neither shifts while you are working. Trace the entire
design with transfer pen or pencil.
NOTE: The PDF and FREE embroidery designs are provided in reverse and will transfer
correctly when traced as they appear.
2. Once the entire design has been traced, you're ready to transfer it to cloth. Always do
a small test design (draw a leaf or a flower for instance) to make sure your iron is hot
enough and the cloth you're using doesn't scorch. Any combination of natural fiber cloth,
such as cotton, linen, hemp, is ideal. Do not use synthetics, they will melt.
3. Place your traced design face down onto your cloth. Smooth it out and pin the
corners. Use a dry iron (no steam) on the cotton or wool setting (high) and stamp the
design the amount of time needed according to your test results. *Usually between 3-6
seconds. Avoid sliding the iron back and forth over the transfer as this may cause it to slip
and the lines may blur.
*Always lift one corner at a time to make sure that the entire design has stamped evenly.
To darken any areas that are too light, replace the tracing paper carefully and re-apply the
iron as necessary.
Tracing directly onto cloth using light:
Light from a window or electric light box can also be used. Tape the pattern down and
place the cloth over it. Trace onto cloth with a washable fabric marker or pencil. Useful
for very large designs.
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