Printing on your own fabric
05-27-2011, 07:31 AM
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I have done this. You need an inkjet printer, not a laserjet.
I purchased packages of fabric that is ready to print with a paper backing that you peel off after printing. Worked out nicely for the memory quilts I made for my family after Mom passed. You can see them here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-1935-1.htm
Just follow the directions on the package.
It can also be done by ironing freezer paper to the wrong side of your fabric, but you need to prepare it with bubblejet. I could not find a source for that locally.
I purchased packages of fabric that is ready to print with a paper backing that you peel off after printing. Worked out nicely for the memory quilts I made for my family after Mom passed. You can see them here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-1935-1.htm
Just follow the directions on the package.
It can also be done by ironing freezer paper to the wrong side of your fabric, but you need to prepare it with bubblejet. I could not find a source for that locally.
05-27-2011, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
YES YOU CAN.
use either PFD fabric (prepared for dyeing) or
prepare your own fabrics (i've used some white on whites with great results)
if you use anything besides PFD you MUST pre=wash- with detergent (i rinse twice)---NO FABRIC SOFTENER!!!
YOU ARE REMOVING ALL ADDITIVES BY WASHING- DO NOT ADD ANYTHING BACK IN.
you can purchase freezer paper in the grocery store- big blue box--don't mix up wax paper, freezer paper, parchment paper- they are 3 different products...you need freezer paper.
you can also purchase pre-cut sheets of freezer paper in some quilt shops.
press the shiny side of the freezer paper to the wrong side of your fabric- cut into printer paper size sheets. make sure the edges are VERY SECURE...so the fabric/freezer paper does not come apart in the printer.
when i do this i set my pictures aside for at least 24 hours to 'cure' the inks to dry---then i heat set. i actually do this a number of times before i finally run cold water through my picture at the sink...do not panic if some color comes off---there will be some excess ink rinse out- but your picture should stay sharp.
also it is not recommended to use the (refill inks) the name brands work best.
use either PFD fabric (prepared for dyeing) or
prepare your own fabrics (i've used some white on whites with great results)
if you use anything besides PFD you MUST pre=wash- with detergent (i rinse twice)---NO FABRIC SOFTENER!!!
YOU ARE REMOVING ALL ADDITIVES BY WASHING- DO NOT ADD ANYTHING BACK IN.
you can purchase freezer paper in the grocery store- big blue box--don't mix up wax paper, freezer paper, parchment paper- they are 3 different products...you need freezer paper.
you can also purchase pre-cut sheets of freezer paper in some quilt shops.
press the shiny side of the freezer paper to the wrong side of your fabric- cut into printer paper size sheets. make sure the edges are VERY SECURE...so the fabric/freezer paper does not come apart in the printer.
when i do this i set my pictures aside for at least 24 hours to 'cure' the inks to dry---then i heat set. i actually do this a number of times before i finally run cold water through my picture at the sink...do not panic if some color comes off---there will be some excess ink rinse out- but your picture should stay sharp.
also it is not recommended to use the (refill inks) the name brands work best.
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