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Want stylish shirts made with a Cricut? Learn the fun and creative steps to express your personal style. Trust me, you’ll love this easy DIY project!
Have you noticed how T-shirts can be creative, hilarious, and sometimes even true?
I love the current T-shirt trend, and there's no shortage of great designs.
So, when Cricut asked me to participate in a T-shirt Design Contest, I was thrilled!
This means I get to do a few of my favorite things: create a fun tutorial for you, make something super cute, and then wear it proudly!
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This project can be created using these Cricut machines: Cricut Venture, Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or the Cricut Joy Xtra.
Cricut Design Space:
I designed my trendy t-shirts in Cricut Design Space, and you can make the same ones too!
Resize the design as needed to fit your project.
Then send it to the Cricut to cut, make sure to mirror your design for iron-on. Also, make sure the dial is set to cut iron-on.
Weed the Design:
Use a weeding tool to weed the design and remove the excess pieces.
Make sure to remove all the holes, and spaces in the letters.
Application:
Iron the shirt to preheat the fabric where applying the stencil.
Place the design, with the backing sheet up, onto the t-shirt.
I like to have an extra layer of cloth between the t-shirt and the EasyPress to protect my t-shirt, but this will increase the ironing time a bit.
Press the iron over the design in sections for 20-30 seconds with medium pressure.
Then flip the t-shirt over and press again for 20-30 seconds over each section.
If there is a stubborn spot that just won't adhere, press again and run it over the stubborn spot careful to not melt the carrier sheet.
Let the iron-on and t-shirt sit until cool to the touch, and slowly peel up on the carrier sheet.
The iron-on should stay on the t-shirt when removing the carrier sheet.
If you come to a part that isn't sticking to the fabric put the carrier sheet back down and go over again with the tip of the iron until it releases.
Ta-Daaaa! Isn't it so cute?
Can you tell me what movie this quote is from?
Crafting Essentials
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily my favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
Stephanie
No more rhyming now, I mean it 🙂
Katie
100 pts to you Stephanie!!
Lorraine Williamson
oh wow love this now I need to get a cricut thanks for the tutorial great job the t-shirt
Katie
Cute designs!
Katie
Thank you Katie!
Jonni - Minnie's Milestones
Thanks for the reminder! I have had a design in my head for a couple of years for a t-shirt.
Katie
I would love to see it when it is finished Jonni!
sarah @ foxy's domestic side
I've always wondered how people did this! I just recently (like 2 weeks ago) discovered that there is iron on vinyl! I have an old circuit...from 5 years ago...but I think it would still work? I really want to try this, but am so afraid of messing it up...although what do I really have to lose? Thanks for the great tutorial! You make me thing I can do it!
Katie
You totally can Sarah! You'll be hooked!
ERIN
You make this look easy so now I'm not intimidated to give it a try. Thank you!
Katie
Thank you Erin! I would love to see what you create!
Lacie
The design is super cute! I love the bloggers gonna blog! I actually have 2 Cricuts and haven't had any time to play with them. You have defiantly inspired me to wipe the dust off and crafting! Pinning! Thank you for link up at Funtastic Friday!
Katie
Thank you Lacie! You totally should get creating with your Cricuts. They are so muhc fun!
Life Loving
These look fabulous and they are individual so they are perfectly unique. Great idea!
Sally @ Life Loving
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Kim @ This Ole Mom
I love your shirts they turned out cute. I have been wanting a Cricut for a long time. I might just have to get one now!!
Katie
Thank you so much, Kim! Making shirts really is fun and I have made quite a few over the last little bit.
Sarah Petrosky
Great tutorial! I couldn't find the Trendy t-shirt cartridge anywhere. Can you help?
Katie
Of course Sarah!
Once you are in Cricut Design Space, click on file and new. On the left-hand menu bar click on insert images.Then click on cartridges, type trendy in the search bar, and then the images will be right there. I hope that helps!
Have fun!
Jorge Salcines
Great tutorial, and awesome work.
Beth
How does this hold up after being washed? Really want to try this, just nervous about how well it will stay!
Katie
Hi Beth! It holds up pretty well. I still wear all of the shirts and it is almost a year later. Washing the clothing inside is helpful but also making sure it is good and stuck when applying. IF there are any edges that aren't stuck down good, that is where it will start to peel up.
Abhay Agarwal
Can u tell me the paper used for these print
Katie
I used an iron on vinyl. You can find it here: http://shrsl.com/?h41z (affiliate)
Taylor
What kind of Circuit did you use for this? I'm considering investing in one for simple shirt making like this.
Katie
I did these shirts with the Cricut Explore. I love my Cricut!
Jill Newman
I've tried different things and keep having peeling problems, either right off the bat or after first wash. I'm getting frustrated because I have a lot of money invested and nothing seems to be turning out for me like for others. Any pointers? I need help and don't want to throw in the towel. I'd rather make the towel look cute!
Katie
Are you using a heat press? You really need consistent heat and pressure to get the vinyl to adhere properly. An iron just doesn't perform the same.