How do I transfer a print to a cushion PLEASE

pjran

I know lots of you are very crafty and I'm hoping you can help me.

I have been reading various blogs and would like to have a go at transfer prints on to cushions. I have access to a toner photocopier, please could you tell me a cheap method of transferring the print to fabric?

I have read about Citra Solv and it's available on Amazon but at considerable cost, is there a cheaper alternative please?

Thanks for reading and please pass on your knowledge or ideas.

D&DD

I made a memory quilt for my mum using the iron on cotton from here http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.Iron-On-Cotton-Washable_024.htm

I printed out photo panels and poems and quilt them in panels and the quilt washes beautifully.
It does fade in time but this was approx 10 years ago and my mum uses it all the time
HTH

pjran

Hi D&DD

Your quilt sounds beautiful, lots of hard work but I'm sure your Mum appreciated it.

I've had another thought since my earlier post, maybe I could stencil some words onto the material. Now I just need to find the paint to do that.

Pj

D&DD

Thats a good idea pjran I've never used fabric paints/pens before but I'm sure someone has and will be along to help out soon have you looked in the Sewing room thread think its in the celebration and special occasions board

gibson123

My DD uses t-shirt transfer paper, you print on to the paper and then iron on to the fabric. Tesco sells the transfer paper in their everyday range.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-t-shirt-transfers-7-sheets/100-3960.prd

Try the first one on a bit of scrap fabric until you get used to it.

pjran

gibson123 wrote: »

My DD uses t-shirt transfer paper, you print on to the paper and then iron on to the fabric. Tesco sells the transfer paper in their everyday range.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-t-shirt-transfers-7-sheets/100-3960.prd

Try the first one on a bit of scrap fabric until you get used to it.

Thank you gibson123, exactly what I would like to try. Unfortunately out of stock so I have requested an email when it's in again.

bltchef

you could try thishttp://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/09/tutorials-for-transferring-images-onto-fabric-images-transfer.html i do this a lot it works great