This weekend I made this mini quilt (read some more here). I had another go at using iron on transfer paper after I'd almost sworn off it after this alphabet debacle.
This time the results were much better. This is what I did differently:
1. Cut very closely around the image with scissors and a blade for the fiddly bits.
2. Ditched the ironing board and used a wool blanket on a hard surface to iron on.
3. Didn't move the iron over the surface, just pressed it down for about 30-50sec.
4. Waited till the paper was almost cold before carefully peeling, not cold, almost cold.
5. Let the transfer cool down totally before handling it. (It sticks to itself if it's still warm)
So I hope that some of these tips help you in your next project. Now that I have more confidence with this product you my see it pop up in some other projects.
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do I dare give it a go?
Lookin' good Kewpie Pie
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I have more successful photo transfer paper experiences when I peel the fabric off the paper, instead of the other way around. I sort of roll the fabric off, and then it doesn't tear. Love your mini quilt by the way!
V V handy tips (as always!)
popped in to find out how to do the zip on my dress #2...the instructions on the pattern are literally in a language i don't speak! Think I remember seeing one here a while back ....just hope I don't get side tracked (again)!!!
fee x
Hi there! I have just found your blog and am so glad i did!! I'm just trying out this blog thing myself, it's so much fun!
I actually just posted a dorky little tutorial about how to refashion blouses into baby bloomers, take a look if you get a sec (my photos are bad... and i couldnt quite get the formatting right... but hey- it's my first try!)
beautiful blog, def going on my blogroll
emily xo
Terrific that looks fabulous!
thankyou, I will try these tips, I've had varing success with iron on tranfers
jenny
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