Encapsulate fabric with heat press vinyl

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wwpro

Discussion Starter · Jul 19, 2010

Hi there

I had an idea the other day and while researching I came across this link http://pimpashirt.com/2009/05/04/tackle-twill-heat-transfer-vinyl/. I want to make something similar but I'd rather use fabric if possible, is cheaper than specialty heat press vinyl and you have a whole lot more to choose from. In that link it kind of confuses me, because i cannot finally understand if the twill has adhesive or not.

Now my question : can I replicate this effect using just fabric with no adhesive, and have the vinyl hold down the fabric ? In theory I'd say yes, because the vinyl is going to get pressed on both fabrics (garment and desing) but I wanted to check with you guys first, chances are that some of you already did this and wants to share your experience.
Thanks

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mzmadmax

· #2 · Jul 21, 2010

Carlos, I've had success with this method in the past using regular fabric. Just make sure you have the vinyl overlap enough to get a good hold on both the patch and the garment. It does help to use a layer of fusible webbing underneath your design as an extra layer of security.

~Maxine

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wwpro

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 22, 2010

mzmadmax said:
Carlos, I've had success with this method in the past using regular fabric. Just make sure you have the vinyl overlap enough to get a good hold on both the patch and the garment. It does help to use a layer of fusible webbing underneath your design as an extra layer of security.

~Maxine

Excellent, thanks a lot for taking the time to answer.
What kind of fabric did you use ? I'm getting twill as an answer everywhere, but I'd like to experiment with some other stuff. I did try to cut some thin-silky fabric with my graphtec and a 60degree blade, but it didn't work, I'm gonna have to try a beefier fabric I guess.

thanks again

wwpro

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 23, 2010

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It can be done

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mzmadmax

· #5 · Jul 24, 2010

wwpro said:
What kind of fabric did you use ?

I used mostly cottons and polyesters, but I think many fabrics could work as long as they are not too thick or have little fibers (like velvets) and are compatible with the vinyl you are using.

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mzmadmax

· #6 · Jul 24, 2010

wwpro said:
It can be done

Looks great, Carlos!

logowears

· #7 · Jul 24, 2010

I found if you use a temp spray like, 505 spray and stick it to paper it cuts easier, like pressure sensitive poly twill. I also stick it to my garment while decorating it to keep it in place. Good Luck!

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JoshEllsworth

· #8 · Jul 27, 2010

wwpro said:
It can be done

Nice

You can also buy heat activated adhesive to put on the back of your fabric...may make for better durability and no puckering when laundered.

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wwpro

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jul 28, 2010

JoshEllsworth said:
Nice You can also buy heat activated adhesive to put on the back of your fabric...may make for better durability and no puckering when laundered.

Thanks Josh, I saw some of that adhesive in a spray can, that was in a fabric store around here. I might give it a try, but the heat n' bond works great, because not only bonds the fabric once is pressed, but it adds rigidity to the fabric, making it easier to cut.

What's up with pimpashirt.com ?

JoshEllsworth

· #10 · Aug 2, 2010

wwpro said:
Thanks Josh, I saw some of that adhesive in a spray can, that was in a fabric store around here. I might give it a try, but the heat n' bond works great, because not only bonds the fabric once is pressed, but it adds rigidity to the fabric, making it easier to cut.

What's up with pimpashirt.com ?

Not sure about pimpashirt...I'm no longer with Imprintables and left that behind...I do some videos now for Stahls'. Our new Tip Jar series is sorta like pimpashirt and hits every Tuesday, this weeks was in the tshirtforums newsletter

ashamutt

· #11 · Aug 4, 2010

wwpro said:
It can be done

That is so cool!

Thanks for posting the image.

Are you cutting your fabric by hand or using a cutter/plotter?

wwpro

Discussion Starter · #12 · Aug 4, 2010

ashamutt said:
That is so cool!
Thanks for posting the image.

Are you cutting your fabric by hand or using a cutter/plotter?

CUtting with a Graphtec CE3000-60 with a 60 degree blade from Clean CUt Blade

mzmadmax

· #13 · Aug 4, 2010

JoshEllsworth said:
Nice You can also buy heat activated adhesive to put on the back of your fabric...may make for better durability and no puckering when laundered.

Josh, which spray adhesive? I'd like to try that; it would be much more convenient for custom on-site applications.

SimpleShell

· #14 · Aug 6, 2010

Carlos, how did you cut the fabric on ur cutter? Did you apply the heat bond first before you cut or did u use a carrier sheet?

Thanks

wwpro

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 6, 2010

SimpleShell said:
Carlos, how did you cut the fabric on ur cutter? Did you apply the heat bond first before you cut or did u use a carrier sheet?

Thanks

I did both things.
Iron the heat n' bond first, that gives the fabric some rigidity, and then lay that fabric on a carrier sheet.

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