When making labels from paper i strongly recommend you use heavy cardstock since it s a little sturdier and protecting it in some way although it s not always necessary.
Diy clothing labels freezer paper.
Apply glue on the non shiny side of the freezer paper keep the freezer paper on the printer paper so that shiny side is facing you.
Keep the fabric on which you want to print your label on a pressing surface.
Cut out a section of freezer paper approximately 8 1 2 by 11 and iron it shiny side facing towards the fabric to the fabric until it adheres nicely.
Place the shiny side down onto the back of your fabric muslin doesn t really have a front and a back so don t worry too much about that then iron the paper down onto your fabric.
Design and test print.
Keep the freezer paper on it shiny side down touching the cloth and press.
If you make or sell clothing accessories or other items labels are a great way to distinguish and promote your brand.
Design your labels and test print them on a piece of printer paper.
Attach it to the paper on the middle.
Start by cutting out a piece of freezer paper about the size of a standard sheet of paper.
Trim up the fabric and freezer paper to exactly 8 1 2 by 11.
Test printing is a good idea so that you catch mistakes before it is on your fabric.
Today we ll break down a few methods for diy ing your own clothing labels so you can take your handmade game to the next level.
Cut your white fabric to 8 5 11 and a piece of freezer paper to 8 5 11.
Sticker paper isn t your only print and go option though.
You ll notice that freezer paper has a shiny side and a matte side.
Rotary cutter cutting board.
Then place your white fabric on top of the freezer paper.
Computer inkjet printer with black ink.
Place the freezer paper on your ironing board with paper side down.
They add a sense of quality and a personal touch to your products.
I use a piece of printer cardstock as a pattern to make sure the size is exact.
Place the freezer paper shiny side down on top of the fabric.
The design must be in black for it to be wash fast.
The shiny side of the freezer paper will be against the fabric.
Use your iron on cotton setting to press the fabric to the freezer paper.
With an iron on the cotton setting press the freezer paper onto the fabric until it sticks this only takes a few seconds using your ruler and rotary cutter trim them both to the exact size of regular printer paper.
Onlinelabels iron on transfer paper for light fabric.