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Cheryle · October 22nd, 2007

I was wondering whether you wash your shirts before applying the transfers especially the 100% cotton shirts in case of shrinkage.

Also, when placing the shirts on the heat press, do most of you use some method to assure the shirts are lined up properly?

Thanking you in advance, Cheryle.

dmm26 · October 22nd, 2007

I don't wash my shirts and have never heard of anyone doing that.......... but i suppose you could.

when i put my shirt on my press I usually stretch them over the press. (if that makes sense?) I think most people lay the shirt on the press right side up , but I do mine upside down, I find it easier.

There's also a great little tool that one of the members on the forum here makes.
http://www.teesquareit.com/

badalou · October 22nd, 2007

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Originally Posted by dmm26


	I don't wash my shirts and have never heard of anyone doing that.......... but i suppose you could. when i put my shirt on my press I usually stretch them over the press. (if that makes sense?) I think most people lay the shirt on the press right side up , but I do mine upside down, I find it easier. There's also a great little tool that one of the members on the forum here makes. http://www.teesquareit.com/

And that would be me.

Thanks for the plug. As for the washing. You don't prepare your shirts. The idea of a pre-press is to get the moisture out of the shirt so the transfers will stick. if you selling you shirts definitely don't wash the shirts. If the shirt is for you well I guess you will be washing it after you wear it. Lou

Cheryle · October 22nd, 2007

Thanks for the great info and taking the time to reply. Obviously, I am very new at this and appreciate your help. I will definitely check out the tool you mentioned.

sunnydayz · October 22nd, 2007

Hey Derek beat me to the t-square it recomendation Lou

and I never wash my shirts before sale, that is one thing that I leave up to the customer.

Bobbie

Cheryle · October 22nd, 2007

Thanks Lou, I just purchased your Tee Square It Tool. Once again, thanks for all your videos you have out there. I can't tell you how helpful they have been, especially to someone just starting out. Cheryle

sherlockhomer · October 23rd, 2007

I just eyeball mine, but I've been a carpenter for 20 years so I can do that. Some can't. I just head for the machine with the shirt and line the middle of the collar with the middle of the machine and then use my fingers to make sure the bottom of the shirt lines up. Hope that's clear as mud.

Cheryle · October 23rd, 2007

Thanks for the good information. Thank you to everyone who responded to my question. I am just starting out and have just purchased a press. I need all the help I can get and thanks to all of you for taking the time.

badalou · October 25th, 2007

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Originally Posted by sherlockhomer


	I just eyeball mine, but I've been a carpenter for 20 years so I can do that. Some can't. I just head for the machine with the shirt and line the middle of the collar with the middle of the machine and then use my fingers to make sure the bottom of the shirt lines up. Hope that's clear as mud.

I just had to do something. I thought I was great at eyeballing myself until my clients called me. Really upset the wife as I had to redo some of the stuff which I felt obligated to do. That's no way to make money. The old eyes and trifocals just don't do it anymore.

badalou · October 25th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Cheryle


	Thanks Lou, I just purchased your Tee Square It Tool. Once again, thanks for all your videos you have out there. I can't tell you how helpful they have been, especially to someone just starting out. Cheryle

You guys don't know how much I apprciate the kind words I get here on the forum.

Cheryle · October 25th, 2007

No problem Lou, I consider you a mentor. I even took your suggestion and ordered my transfer paper from New Milford. Thanks again for all your help.

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