Make A Christmas Angel Iron-On Shirt

 

By Jan K., The Proofer

© Copyright 2005

 

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These illustrated instructions will help you to use iron-on transfers! The iron-on transfer shown is a Christmas Angel, offered as a free printable iron-on transfer by Mom's Break.

It isn't hard to use iron-on transfers. You must be sure to follow the instructions that come with the iron-on transfer paper that you buy. I prefer Avery Iron-On Transfer paper. It is good quality (at a reasonable cost) and I find that I have very few problems with getting the transfer to "take" (ironed onto the garment), and peeling away the paper backing after the transfer.

For this project you'll need:

  • Mom's Break Free Printable Iron-On Christmas Angel
  • Transfer paper (shown is Avery 3271 T-shirt Transfers)
  • scissors
  • pillow case (dark blue shown here)
  • Iron
  • Flat surface (you can use an ironing board, but any heat-resistant flat surface will do; I put a doubled-up towel on my craft counter)
As you follow along here, please do remember that at all time, you must refer to the instructions that come with your iron-on transfer paper. All iron-on transfer paper packages come with an instructions insert, so be sure to review that as you go along.

According to the transfer paper instructions, print the transfer. Most transfer papers require that you "flip" the image before you print it, and you must print on the side of the transfer paper as instructed by the transfer paper instructions.

As a convenience, Mom's Break flips the free printable iron-on transfers, so they are ready to print.

After printing the transfer, trim around the picture. You'll want to leave at least 1/4" around the printed image. Don't leave any sharp edges or corners, be sure all the trimmed edges are rounded (as shown here).
Now, the iron-on transfer is completely trimmed.
In order to get the iron-on transfer on straight, I use the line of text that is at the bottom of the transfer image (it is the Mom's Break copyright).

On the back of the transfer, I've drawn a line under the printing.

You will iron the transfer, picture side down, as shown.
To provide extra assistance in placing the transfer, I've folded up the hem of the T-shirt, squaring off the sides. Now using a ruler, I use my guideline drawn on the back of the transfer to straighten the transfer.
Following the ironing instructions provided with the transfer paper, begin to iron the transfer.

Use slow deliberate movements, and use some pressure. Do not allow the iron to remain in any one place---you will scorch the garment.

The ironing times will vary, according to the size of the transfer and the transfer paper that you are using.

Do not over iron.
Allow the shirt to cool. This will take several minutes. Do not rush! Be sure the garment is completely cool before you begin to peel off the backing.

To help get it started, bunch up the shirt slightly and work at pulling the shirt away from the backing. This shouldn't be too hard.

Once you have a tiny edge of backing separated from the shirt, begin to pull off the backing.

Go slowly!
Since this transfer has a very long edge (up and down), as shown, I am slowly pulling off the backing from that long edge. This puts less pressure on the very top of the transfer as the backing is separated from the transferred picture.
I try to pull off the backing in one slow sweeping motion.
As shown, the Christmas Angel iron-on transfer has been successfully ironed on!

I used a girl's large pink T-shirt to make this Christmas Angel iron-on. The shirt used here is available for purchase from the Mom's Break website.

You can get this free printable angel iron-on, and others, along with the blank T-shirts (sweatshirts and more), at Mom's Break Christmas:

http://christmas.momsbreak.com/Christmas-Angels-Iron-on-Transfers.html
 

Be sure to check out all the other Christmas crafts and gift ideas available in Jan's Reading Room, such as the gift bag idea shown here.

Go to http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/ReadingIntro.htm and check out What's New!

There are also more Mom's Break Christmas Crafts available, along with helpful tutorials for using many of the features of Mom's Break free printables!

Go to http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/#Crafts_and_Tutorials_for_Moms_Break_Printables

 
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