Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch

I love making easy holiday t-shirts with heat transfer vinyl. Since kiddos grow out of everything so fast, it makes the most sense for me to buy blank t-shirts and dress them up for each holiday with some vinyl. I had this blank black t-shirt leftover from some other projects and I knew it needed some of the Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl from my Expressions Vinyl Mystery Box and a Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch design.

Estimated Time: 15 Minutes

Skill Level:  Beginner

Care: Machine wash cold and dry with light heat.

Supplies Needed:

• Silhouette CAMEO®
• Silhouette Cutting Mat
• Weeding Hook
• Silhouette Studio
• “Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch” Design
• Heat Transfer Vinyl – Orange Glitter
• Cotton T-shirt (be sure to pre-wash and dry)
• Iron or heat press

Creating Your Design:

Step 1: Open up your Silhouette Studio®.

Step 2: Select the Page Setup Window and adjust your cutting mat size to 12×12 (or the sized mat you are using).

Step 3: Download your design from The Silhouette Design Store and then open in Silhouette Studio. Click File>Library>Library and select your downloaded file.  

Step 4: Measure your cotton t-shirt and re-size your design to the correct space on your 12×12 template – be sure to move the design as a group so it keeps everything lined up. You can do this by clicking and dragging to cover the whole design and then moving as one piece.

 

Step 5: Attach your Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl to the cutting mat, color side down, and load into your machine.

Step 6: You will need to flip your design so it appears backward for Heat Transfer Vinyl – this is called “mirroring” your design. Highlight your design, click “object” from the toolbar, “mirror” from the menu and then “horizontally” to mirror it.

Step 7: Follow the prompts in the Design Studio to adjust your blade (if using a ratchet blade) for Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl and double-check to make sure your design has been selected to cut.

Step 8: Select “Send” to start cutting.

Step 9: Select “Unload” when your machine has finished cutting your design to remove the cutting mat from the machine.

Preparing Your Design:

Step 1:  Remove your sheets of Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl from the cutting mat – go slow so it doesn’t curl up or tear.  

Step 2:  Use your fingers or a weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl. Be sure to leave your design on the carrier sheet.  

Creating Your Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch T-shirt:

Step 1:  Pre-heat your cotton t-shirt – use your iron or heat press to warm up the fabric for a better transfer.

Step 2:  Place your design on your item right side up (this is why your design must be mirrored for cutting).

Step 3:  Heat your design for the recommended time for the HTV you’re using. Use steady pressure.

Step 4:  Peel back the clear carrier sheet. Some Heat Transfer Vinyl requires a hot or cold peel – always follow the recommended peel for your heat transfer vinyl. Tip: pull from a corner and not the side to make sure each part of the design transfers completely to your cotton t-shirt.

Step 5:  Flip your t-shirt over and give it a 10-second press to really activate the adhesive.

Once you’ve applied your design and allowed it to cool, your cotton t-shirt is ready for wearing and some serious candy collecting! I love seeing your projects, so be sure to tag me on social media so I can comment and praise your craftiness!