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RGo · March 30th, 2007

I just created my own labels with white ribbon, a graphics program and inkjet iron on transfer paper.

Steps:

Create your logo with a graphics program

Print the logo on the transfer paper, cut out the logo

Cut the ribbon, ( number 5 ribbon)

Iron on the logo to the ribbon.

You have your own label!!

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EllenO · March 30th, 2007

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Originally Posted by RGo


	I just created my own labels with white ribbon, a graphics program and inkjet iron on transfer paper. Steps: Create your logo with a graphics program Print the logo on the transfer paper, cut out the logo Cut the ribbon, ( number 5 ribbon) Iron on the logo to the ribbon. You have your own label!! Visit craftster.org

Wonderful idea! Sure beats the high price of woven labels.

RGo · March 31st, 2007

It truly works out great!

julia44 · March 31st, 2007

awesome, thanks

NonFiction · April 1st, 2007

it is interesting you posted that. Because I actually made tags using illustrator (the design was measured out to be the size of the tag front and back) Thank I have a way of clamping the shirts down and I iron my new tag over the old tag. It looks very good. This is the method Im using right now until I get my shirts tags put in when I order the next batch of clothes.

Quattroporte · April 5th, 2007

Do you think it's possible to do this with twill tape?

I'd rather have twill than satin, but then it's not smooth enough for iron ons. However, I could use stencilpro or photoez to print the info on it. But then I don't know if it'll fray...

Great tip though. I didn't think you could use ribbon!

Quattroporte · April 7th, 2007

Another question:

Where do you sew the tags on? It would look very unprofessional if you just sew it on top, unless it was covered by a tag with the company name.

Just curious.

monkeylantern · April 8th, 2007

If you account for materials, and your own time, is this actually cheaper than a 7c woven label?

DMS · April 8th, 2007

What kind of ribbon are you using, I mean 100% cotton? 50% polyester/50% cotton?

TeddyRocky · April 8th, 2007

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Originally Posted by monkeylantern


	If you account for materials, and your own time, is this actually cheaper than a 7c woven label?

If a start up company doesn't want to invest in 1000 labels per size than it is very reasonable to make your own (many companies have high minimums). But if you are a company that knows they will use all 1000 labels per size, than for sure it'd be more reasonable to just have it manufactured.

vctradingcubao · April 8th, 2007

A cheaper alternative is to just heat press your logo/label directly on to the shirt, "Tagless" (but labeled) as some would call it. Plus you can always print them whenever you print an ordered design, so that you get to use all available area in the transfer paper.

Quattroporte · April 8th, 2007

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Originally Posted by vctradingcubao


	A cheaper alternative is to just heat press your logo/label directly on to the shirt, "Tagless" (but labeled) as some would call it. Plus you can always print them whenever you print an ordered design, so that you get to use all available area in the transfer paper.

This is what I'm doing right now. I'd like to experiment though, and see what looks more professional.

rosiepower · May 15th, 2007

Great idea how does it stand up to the wash test?

KN

vctradingcubao · May 15th, 2007

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Originally Posted by rosiepower


	Great idea how does it stand up to the wash test? KN

If you're referring to the heat transferred label, they do OK, since they are laser transfers and non-opaque.

BelVon · May 19th, 2007

Hello.

Can somebody tell if this neck label looks professional, or just OK, or not. For some reason, the camera adjusted it's color and didn't focus too well for close-up shots.

I believe this method would only work and is cost effective for short runs only.

If you ask me how I did it, I printed it with my epson printer.

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