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DIY Custom Brand Labels for Clothing with Transfer Paper {Fast & Easy}

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As a crafter, I love to personalize items such as t-shirts, kitchen towels, cushion covers, aprons, envelope covers and much more. I’m always looking for creative and affordable ways to add my personal touch to each project. Among all the available options, the use of  Tranfer Paper is one of the easiest and most accessible techniques for anyone who wants to get started in customization without the need for an expensive printer.

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DIY Custom Brand Labels for Clothing with Transfer Paper {Fast & Easy}
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Unlike sublimation and DTF, which require specific equipment and more expensive materials, transfer paper can work with any inkjet printer and works on fabrics of any color. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step by step two easy methods to apply custom labels to both light and dark fabrics. Join me and discover how easy it is to create brand labels with transfer paper!

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Necessary Materials:

Step 1: Design and Printing

To create the labels:

  1. Print and cut out the labels with a guillotine or scissors.
  2. Design your labels in Canva or any design program. If you would like to learn how to design your own brand labels for clothing or t-shirts, I invite you to watch my written tutorial or Complete guide in turorial video on my YouTube channel.
  3. Open the design in the software of your choice. I like to use the free graphic design program Inkscape
  4. If you use transfer paper for light colors, reverse the image in mirror mode.
  5. If you use transfer paper for dark colors, print it normally.
  6. Adjust print settings:
    • Paper type: Matte photo paper
    • Quality: High
    • Size: Paper
  7. Select correct paper feeding depending on your printer
  8. Print and cut out the labels with a guillotine or scissors.
DIY Custom Brand Labels for Clothing with Transfer Paper {Fast & Easy}

Step 2: Pressing on the Garment

For Light Colors:

  1. Turn the shirt inside out.
  2. Place one heat proof pad within.
  3. Locate the label with the design towards the fabric.
  4. Place a sheet of parchment paper on.
  5. Press with:
    • Homemade iron at high temperature for 30 seconds.
    • mini heat press at 340°F for 30 seconds.
  6. Let cool before removing the paper and revealing the design.
DIY Custom Brand Labels for Clothing with Transfer Paper {Fast & Easy}

For Dark Fabrics:

The process for pressing transfer paper labels for dark colors is a little different than the process above.

  1. Remove the protective paper before pressing.
  2. Place the printed label with the design facing up.
  3. Cover with parchment paper to prevent other types of paper from adhering.
  4. Press with:
    • Homemade iron at high temperature for 30 seconds.
    • mini heat press at 340°F for 30 seconds.
  5. Remove the parchment paper and check the result.
DIY Custom Brand Labels for Clothing with Transfer Paper {Fast & Easy}

Comparison of Results

  • On light fabrics: Both types of paper look good.
  • On dark fabrics: Transfer paper for dark colors is more visible.
  • Conclusion: Transfer paper labels for dark colors work on both types of fabric. The labels on  paper transfers for light colors only work on light fabrics.
DIY Custom Brand Labels for Clothing with Transfer Paper {Fast & Easy}

As a crafter, I’m always exploring new ways to personalize clothing and accessories, and transfer paper is one of my favorite techniques. It’s an easy and accessible method anyone can use to add their logo or design to t-shirts, cases, aprons, and more. Plus, you don’t need an expensive printer, just an inkjet printer and the right transfer paper for the type of fabric you want to customize.

I hope this tutorial has been useful to you and that you are encouraged to try this technique. If you have questions, leave them in the comments. Don’t forget to give like, subscribe to my blog and follow me on my social networks for more creative ideas. See you on the next project! 💖

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