Easy Custom T-Shirt With Cricut Patterned Iron On
Learn how to make your own custom t-shirt (in under an hour) using your Cricut machine, EasyPress, and Cricut Patterned Iron-On!
We're moving to Maryland in six days. I should be packing, calling utility companies, taking care of work deadlines...but instead? I'm making t-shirts! This shirt is a play on the old "love honor and obey" wedding vows...since the Army is moving us to Maryland and of course I would follow my husband anywhere!
So today, I am going to show you how to create your own custom t-shirt in under an hour!
Here are the supplies you will need:
- Cricut Maker (but this project could be created with any Cricut machine) with Design Space
- EasyPress
- EasyPress Mat or towel
- White Iron-On Lite
- Filigree Blue Iron-On Sampler
- Brayer (optional)
Step 1: Select your project in Design Space and size it to fit your shirt. If you like the t-shirt that I am making in this post, I share the t-shirt design here.
Step 2: I cut my letters with White Iron-On Lite and my crab with one of the Filigree Blue Iron-On samples. Don't forget to put your iron on shiny side DOWN and mirror your image before you cut.
TIP: I use the Cricut Brayer to give the iron on a strong grip to the mat - ESPECIALLY when I am using one of my older mats!
Step 3: Once you've cut your images peel off the excess material.
Step 4: Place the Cricut EasyPress Mat (if you haven't gotten your hands on this yet it is AMAZING) on your work surface then lay your t-shirt over it and place your iron-ons.
Step 5: Use the EasyPress recommended settings chart on cricut.com to set the temperature and timer based on the material you are using. Once everything has been set, get to pressing!
Note: I used two different temperatures - one for the Iron On Lite and one for the Patterned Iron On.
Step 6: Peel off the backing.
Note: Cricut has added a TON of information to the settings chart, including whether to do a warm peel (peel off the backing immediately) or a cold peel (let the iron on cool before peeling off the backing). So, make sure you check the chart to know which method you should be doing for your t-shirt.
And voila! With a few pieces of Cricut Patterned Iron On, you can easily give any old t-shirt a quick makeover!
To get more project inspiration for your home and to learn more about the products used in this project, stop by my blog!
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Suggested materials:
- Cricut Explore Air (with Design Space)
- EasyPress
- EasyPress Mat or towel
- White Iron-On Lite
- Filigree Blue Iron-On Sampler
- Brayer (optional)
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Mym10515125 on Feb 22, 2024
I love it!!!! Sixty years born and raise in Maryland. Love any decor in Maryland “Blue Crab”. Thanks.
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