How to make an authentic t-shirt with SVG files, Vinyl and Cricut

Making shirts with Cricut Iron-On Vinyl is a fun and easy project that you can do with SVG files, Vinyl, and your Cricut machine.

Take a look at amazing SVG files for your T-shirts

Here are the steps to create your own iron-on vinyl shirt:

Materials needed:

Cricut machine
Iron-on vinyl
Weeding tool
Scissors
Iron or EasyPress
T-shirt or other fabric items to apply vinyl onto

Steps:

1# Design your image or text on Cricut Design Space.

You can either use one of the pre-made SVG files for design or to create your own. Make sure to mirror your design before cutting.

2# Load your iron-on vinyl into your Cricut

Load the SVG file to your Cricut machine and follow the prompts on the screen to cut your design.

3# Cut your design and remove vinyl around your design

Once your design is cut, use the weeding tool to remove any excess vinyl from around the design.

#4 Preheat your iron or EasyPress

Preheat your iron or EasyPress to the recommended temperature for your iron-on vinyl and fabric. Check the instructions that come with your vinyl for the recommended settings.

#5 Position your design

Position your design on your shirt or fabric item. You can use a ruler or measuring tape to make sure it’s straight.

#6 Protect your design

Place a piece of parchment paper or Teflon sheet on top of your design and press with your iron or EasyPress for the recommended amount of time. Check the instructions that come with your vinyl for the recommended time and pressure.