I've tried fabric glue spray paint, that didn't work, and it soaked the fabric making it hard and darker than i wanted it to be. I have also tried Iron on glue (*sheets u get at a fabric store u iron to make fabric stick to fabric), that just came off after a while. I cannot sew the fabric on by machine since the design i'm doing is complicated, and i'd rather not do it by hand. Iron ons crinkle so that's out. Fabric spray paint also didn't work for me due to dripping on the dark t shirt...and it didn't color it since the fabric is too dark. Screen printing is so expensive....rawr it seems hopeless to me!
Does anybody have a different method? Or is there a specific kind of fabric glue that works for you? *sigh Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
o just so you ppl know....all of the stuff suggested thus far i've already tried, to utterly fail. Btw, i did sew most of it last time, and I regret doing that. It make my costume awkward to wear and all of the extra fabric made the costume heavy.
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7 responses so far ↓
1 jumpper9 // Jul 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm
t-shirts printing
hi you can silk screen its a paint methode or you can use this stuff called steam a seam it works so good but u need to iron it on but you have to buy the heavy kind and its expsensive but it works after u iron it on u can sew around it by hand with some heavy thread to make sure it says on but it shoudnt come off i did my brothers hockey jerseys with it but i also did a quick stich around it on the machine. but you can embroider is with embroidery thread. well good luck.
2 Clare // Jul 24, 2009 at 11:57 am
Heat Press
I scan my designs and print them out on Photo Transfer Paper. Then I iron that onto the t-shirt and remove the backing. I get it at WalMart.
Here’s the step by step instructions:
They’re for putting it on woven cotton, but you can put it on t-shirts the same way. Follow the instructions on the package of photo transfer paper if they’re different.
3 donya // Jul 25, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Heat Press for Sublimation Printing
you need to use wonder under or similar iron on paper but you must wash the shirt first and seal the edges of the design with fabric paint . be sure to put a cardboard insert between the layers as it will bleed through. michaels has classes on this sort of project. It might be easier if you see it demonstrated before you tackle this. call the store for info. hope they have one in your area. you can also check with school after hour classes or rec centers. the public library also has a good selection of “how to ” books in the craft section.
4 Jessie W // Jul 26, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Subilimation Unisub
If you know how to sew sew it!
5 kckt98 // Jul 27, 2009 at 9:13 am
Heat Press
I start with fusible web to adhere the fabric to the shirt(I use Wonder Under). THEN I take fabric tube paints (like Tulip) and go around the raw edge of the fabric. This seals the edge and keeps it from lifting during wearing and washing. Also make sure when you are using fusible web that you do not steam it and that you throughly press every inch of your design. I have used this method for children’s T shirts for years. If you wash it, make sure you turn it wrongside out and wash in plain detergent and cold water. If your detergent has stain lifters or you dry it in a dryer, the paint will eventually peel.
6 cadence2_91320 // Jul 30, 2009 at 4:42 am
Heat Transfer Paper
You can use iron on fusiable heat’n bond or wonderunder. They are stick on both sides. You can use this if you were go to do a appliqués. I work at JoAnn’s.
7 Bobaloo // Jul 31, 2009 at 11:27 am
Heat Press
Steam a Seam 2 Lite is an iron on product but it is NOT like Wonder Under. It does not need anything to keep the edges down. (I.e. fabric paint.) It is a permanent iron on adhesive all the way to the edges.
I have used it for years. It washes and dries and does not come off. It is transparent so it will not show when you are done.
I would suggest using Steam a Seam 2 Lite as opposed to Steam a Seam 1 Lite because it doesn’t have adhesive on both sides. Also, use Lite because it is not as thick as regular (original) Steam a Seam.
It doesn’t shrink or crinkle. It is lightweight so it doesn’t add a lot of thickness to fabric.
Here is the company website:
I am a sewing educator/lecturer and try to keep my eyes and ears open for new or improved products, I have never come across anything that works better…and I’m always on the look out!
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