cjk

I've never done the printing on fabric before but want to. Does the fabric need to feed straight thru the printer?

Betty Boop

I recently did a memory quilt for my granddaughter's graduation. I purchased material, freezer paper in paper size sheets, and the bubble jet set and rinse at Nancy's Notions. I purchased them when I had free shipping. It all worked out great!! I have also viewed the Quilt Show segment on Epson printers and plan to purchase one in the future. My HP did a great job though. I believe the Epson ink would last longer but have no proof. Nancy also sells a heavy plastic paper size template for cutting fabric to the correct size.

ranbro

Great-thanks for the info on PDF--quess I should have figured that one out for myself.

Yankee Quilter

I have tried several brands of fabric sheets and have made several photo quilts. I had the best results when I used my own muslin treated with Bubble Jet Set. It's really a great product. However, it's a bit time consuming a a little messy because you need soak the fabric in the solution then let it drip dry. So when I'm being lazy or in a hurry, I use the already prepared fabric sheets. Crafter's Image cotton photo fabric comes in 8 1/2 x 11" sheets and also on rolls of 8 1/2" by several yards. It also comes in silk sheets. A good product.

Gael

I've never printed on cloth, but I have printed on iron-on transfer paper and ironed the design on a T-shirt with good results. My HP printer, as well as the PrintShop program I used, have a way to choose reversed printing for iron-on so it will come out the right way.

gollytwo

I have a Canon printer that works well
I purchase fabric sheets that are good to go

Printed Treasures is available at Joanns - they make both iron on and peel off. Make sure you get the one you want

http://www.cjenkinscompany.com is where I get mine.

ghostrider

No, it can feed through so it flips, no problem as long as the 'stiffener' (freezer paper, commercial backing, label sheet, etc) is solidly attached and the fabric is smooth. Be sure to trim any loose threads from the edges!

Also, any fabric can be prepared for dyeing and thus made the same as PFD. Simply wash it with Synthapol or laundry detergent and dry it. If a drop of water does not bead up on the surface, you're good to go. It water still beads up, wash and dry it again. Commercial PFD simply has all processing chemicals removed from the fibers and is sold as a convenience so you don't have to do that yourself. (This process of doing it yourself is called 'scouring'.)

amandasgramma

I have the Epson Artisan 810...I haven't gotten it to print on the freezer paper/fabric yet!!! The FP/fabric jams the printer EVERY time!!!! ARRRRGH I've done all of the above, the fabric is adhered to the freezer paper, no threads, etc, and still have problems. I didn't have ANY problems doing this with my HP!!!!

Log Cabin Quilter

I had trouble printing on fabric the last time I tried on my HP printer. One corner kept folding over. I was using the same type sheets I used previously with success.

tooMuchFabric

.