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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