Cut Out + Keep

Diy Print

make your own unique patterns

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-print • Posted by michelle G.

here is how you can do it

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

here is how you can do it

Instructions

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    in illustrator design your pattern now you can 1. using a square box, emcompass your design and choose edit save pattern now you can create a larger box and place the pattern in or 2. copy and paste the pattern to create a larger pattern

  2. now import to photoshop and reverse the image edit-picture-rotate horz save as jpeg

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    now insert your photo transfer sheets into your printer and print your pattern and pre heat your press to 180 degrees C

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    when your press in heated, open and place your fabric down lay the pattern on top of the fabric(pattern part facing down) and close lid hold down for 30 sec

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    now take the material out and pull off the transfer sheet