When I started making my scarves I looked at a lot of different companies that made clothing labels. But then I saw that you could make your own. Here's my spin on it:)
Step 1
Purchase some t-shirt transfer paper. Make your labels on the computer. I used Microsoft word since I was only using my logo
Purchase some t-shirt transfer paper. Make your labels on the computer. I used Microsoft word since I was only using my logo
Step 2
Print out your image on the paper. Then cut them out the size you need. Make sure you reverse your image or some programs will tell you to mirror the image before you print it. This is VERY important because if you don't when you iron it on it will be backwards
Print out your image on the paper. Then cut them out the size you need. Make sure you reverse your image or some programs will tell you to mirror the image before you print it. This is VERY important because if you don't when you iron it on it will be backwards
Step 3
Iron the image onto whatever material you want to make your labels out of. This should only take a few seconds. I did have to do some playing around with my iron to see which was the best heat setting. I found the highest one to be the best.
What do you iron it onto? I bought some ribbon from Micheal's and I love the look. I have tried both flat and ribbed ribbon both have worked fine.
Iron the image onto whatever material you want to make your labels out of. This should only take a few seconds. I did have to do some playing around with my iron to see which was the best heat setting. I found the highest one to be the best.
What do you iron it onto? I bought some ribbon from Micheal's and I love the look. I have tried both flat and ribbed ribbon both have worked fine.
Step 4
Peel off the back of the paper to reveal your design. If it doesn't pull away easily it is either still too hot or you didn't iron it long enough
Peel off the back of the paper to reveal your design. If it doesn't pull away easily it is either still too hot or you didn't iron it long enough
And you're ready to use your new labels! This does take some time to make but I like to do a bunch at once so I don't have to make them again for awhile. Here is a cost break down
Transfer paper-$13 for 5 sheets ($2.60 per sheet)
Ribbon-$3.00 at Micheal's (Make sure you use your coupons!)
I'm able to print 77 images per sheet and get 50 pieces of ribbon from the one spool
In the end it costs me about $0.09 per label not a bad deal eh?
Transfer paper-$13 for 5 sheets ($2.60 per sheet)
Ribbon-$3.00 at Micheal's (Make sure you use your coupons!)
I'm able to print 77 images per sheet and get 50 pieces of ribbon from the one spool
In the end it costs me about $0.09 per label not a bad deal eh?
As always hope this was helpful until next time:)
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