Printing on shirts with a Cricut can be a great way to add personalization or flair to your wardrobe. Whether you’re creating custom shirts for yourself or for a special occasion, you can use your Cricut machine to create one-of-a-kind designs that will last.
Before you begin, it’s important to make sure you have the right materials. You’ll need a light-colored cotton shirt, iron-on compatible fabric, and of course your Cricut machine.
Once you have all the pieces in place, it’s time to start designing. You can either create your own design or choose from one of the many pre-made designs available in the Cricut library.
Once you’ve chosen a design, it’s time to cut out the fabric. Load your fabric into the machine and then select “Iron-On” as your material type in the Design Space app.
Place the fabric onto the cutting mat and then press “Go” on the app to begin cutting out your design. Once it has finished cutting out your design, carefully remove it from the mat and set aside for later use.
Now that you have cut out your design, it’s time to prepare for ironing. Make sure that both your shirt and iron are clean before beginning this step, as any dirt or dust that is on either could cause damage to either item during this process. Place a pressing cloth over top of where you want to place the iron-on material and then make sure that there are no wrinkles or creases on either item before beginning.
Once everything is ready, turn on your iron and set it to its highest heat setting with steam turned off (as this could cause damage). Gently press down on each section of iron-on material with the hot iron until it has fully adhered onto the shirt. When finished, remove any excess material from around edges using an old cloth or paper towel before allowing everything to cool down completely before wearing or washing.
Conclusion:
Printing on shirts with a Cricut can be an easy way to add some personalization to any wardrobe! With just a few simple steps – choosing a design, cutting out fabric, prepping for ironing, and pressing down – anyone can create their own one-of-a-kind designs using their Cricut machine!