Making a monogram shirt with a Cricut is a great way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. It’s easy and fun, and the results look great!
Plus, you can use any image or font from the Cricut library to customize your shirt exactly how you want it. Here’s how to get started:
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
First, you’ll need a Cricut machine, vinyl in your desired color, a T-shirt, transfer tape, an iron or heat press, and scissors. Make sure to use vinyl specifically designed for fabric projects – not all types of vinyl work for this.
Step 2: Design Your Monogram
Next, open up Cricut Design Space and create your monogram. You can add any text or images to your design before cutting out the vinyl – just make sure everything is selected as “Cut” instead of “Draw” when you’re done.
Step 3: Cut Out The Vinyl With The Cricut
Once you’ve finished designing your monogram in Design Space, it’s time to cut it out on the Cricut. Make sure the settings are correct – select “vinyl” as the material type and “fabric” as the blade type. Then press “Go” and watch as your monogram is cut out of vinyl.
Step 4: Apply The Vinyl To The Shirt With Transfer Tape
Once you have cut out your design, carefully remove it from the mat and place it on top of some transfer tape. Rub over the design with an applicator tool or credit card to make sure it sticks securely before peeling away the backing paper.
Step 5: Iron Or Heat Press The Design Onto The Shirt
Next, place your shirt on an ironing board or heat press with the design face down. Cover with parchment paper or a cloth and then press firmly for 10 seconds using either an iron or heat press. Allow it to cool before carefully peeling away the transfer tape.
Conclusion
Making a Monogram shirt with a Cricut is easy and fun! With just a few simple steps – gathering supplies, designing in Design Space, cutting out vinyl on the Cricut machine, applying with transfer tape – you can create custom shirts that look great every time!