How To Reverse Weed Roland Transfers To Stop Small Pieces from Lifting - Video Tutorial

If you're like me, dealing with printed heat transfer vinyl and those static Roland liners is incredibly frustrating. 

Trying to weed a detailed design only to have the small pieces lift off the liner is enough to make me pull my hair out! But don't worry, I've found a simple solution to this common headache.

Sublimate on Cotton Using White Glitter HTV

Sublimation is great for colorful designs that would otherwise require a lot of cutting and layering - but it's not great on cotton or darks.  

There are a few work-arounds to sublimate on cotton - my favorite being using white glitter heat transfer vinyl!  This Silhouette tutorial will take you from start to finish so you can get a vibrant and sparkly sublimation  design on any fabric in just a few steps. 

HTV: Hot Peel vs Cold Peel: Everything to Know About HTV Peeling

Besides using the correct amount of time, temperature and pressure when it comes to pressing HTV, knowing whether to peel off the carrier sheet hot or cold is an important component to getting a successful press. 

In this tutorial, we'll explain the difference between hot peel and cold peel HTV and how to know when to do which.

HTV Won't Stick...Here's Why (And How to Fix It)

Do you ever struggle with HTV not sticking? The large majority of the time, it's NOT your vinyl and it's NOT your shirt - it's a pressure problem!

This is a common issue when you're working with sweatshirts, baby onesies, bags, or anything with thick seams, pockets, zippers, or hoods. These create what I call a "pressure barrier" that prevents your heat press from getting the full pressure it needs to properly adhere the HTV. Read on for the fix!

No More Wasted Material With Roland BN2 or BN Jobs

Are you a Roland BN-20 or BN series user who's tired of seeing precious vinyl end up in the scrap bin? 

 Do those extra margins and unnecessary cuts leave you feeling frustrated and like you're throwing money away? You're not alone!

3 Quick Tips for Flawless HTV Placement - Video Tutorial!

Are you tired of crooked heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs on your shirts? 

Do you wish there was a simpler way to get that "just right" placement without fumbling with rulers and fancy gadgets? Well, friend, you're in luck!

A Must-Try HTV Vinyl Weeding Technique - Heat Press Weeding

This HTV Weeding Trick Will Change Your Crafting Life!

If you love using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) as much as I do, you know the joy of creating custom t-shirts, mugs, and personalized gifts. But you also know the struggle of weeding those delicate, intricate designs. 

How to Set Up Multi Color Designs in Silhouette Studio

If you want to create multi color designs, this Silhouette Studio tutorial will give you some tips on how to set it all up in the software for easy previewing and cutting! 

Creating multi color designs is fun and creative and another way to add value to the products you create (and sell, for all you small business owners out there)! 

Best Thermoflex Silhouette Cut Settings

If you haven't tried Thermoflex heat transfer vinyl...you're missing out.

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

I'm sure you've heard of Thermoflex HTV ... a lot of Silhouette crafters swear by it and it's easy to see why! BUT who wants to spend a lot of time (or material) test cutting to find the right cut settings? That's why today I'm sharing the best Thermoflex Silhouette cut settings with you!

Are You Grouping in Silhouette Studio All Wrong?!

Are you grouping all wrong in Silhouette Studio?  

If you are clicking and selecting and clicking more and then grouping..you're doing it the hard way.  Read on for this Silhouette Studio trick to group same color design elements faster than you thought possible. 

Tips And Tricks For Layering Puff Vinyl - Video

Layer multiple colors of puff vinyl, the easy way!

Trick for Placing Material on Silhouette Cutting Mat...So You Never Miss Cut!

You can place even small scraps on your Silhouette cutting mat and accurately cut them...if you know this trick.  

Read on for my best tips on making sure your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait cuts in a precise spot even when your material is very small. 

How to Size a Design for a Tea Towel in Silhouette Studio

If you're wondering how to size designs to fit on your project the concept is the same whether it's a shirt or a tea towel or a wood sign. 

You need the design to appropriately fit the space. 

In this example we'll work with a set of tea towels to give you some ideas for how to create a quick mockup in Silhouette Studio to help you size your design.

How to Cut a Sweatshirt to Make it Off the Shoulder

It's easy and fast to make a DIY off the shoulder sweatshirt, but I understand it can be intimidating to know exactly where to cut. 

In this tutorial I'll be sharing my tips on how to cut a sweatshirt to make it off the shoulder - a question I get asked a surprising amount. 

Why Bad Silhouette Cuts on Vinyl and HTV May NOT Be User Error (VIDEO)

If your Silhouette CAMEO is not making clean cuts when cutting vinyl and HTV, there's a good chance it's NOT user error (and I don't often say that).

The default cut settings in Silhouette Studio V4.1 and higher are not accurate for the vinyl and HTV materials which makes getting a good cut without any adjustments nearly impossible. The trick for how to make Silhouette cut deeper should start with the force, not the blade depth.

How to Start a Small T Shirt Business With a Silhouette CAMEO

If you're a beginner looking to start a tshirt business with Silhouette CAMEO, I have so much info to share with you today that I jammed it into a video! 

We're talking the biggest mistakes to avoid when starting an at home t shirt business and the best equipment to have to set up your shirt business.  Plus pros and cons of various at home heat transfer printers and where HTV shirts SHOULD fit into your business. 

How to Put HTV on a Sleeve: Placement and Tips to Deal with Seams

If you haven't tried applying HTV on the sleeve of a shirt - you should make it your next project!

Why stop at just the front (and back) of the shirt? Adding heat transfer vinyl to a shirt sleeve does present a few challenges including the seams, small areas, and placement. But today we'll be sharing some tricks for adding HTV on a shirt sleeve.

Silhouette Studio: How to Create a Shadow for Text

Step up your custom t-shirt game with this super quick and easy Silhouette Studio design trick to adding a cool shadow effect to any text design! 

 

You can use this trick in any version of Silhouette Studio and it's perfect for beginners who are looking to start adding more elements to their designs.

How to Press Multiple Colors of HTV | Silhouette CAMEO Tutorial

Have you ever wanted to use multiple colors of HTV on a Silhouette project, but were unsure about what one you should press first? 

In this tutorial I have chosen a beautiful metallic red HTV and a regular smooth white HTV and will show you how to cut and press both on the the same blank - in this case a tote bag. 

Can You Cut HTV with Silhouette CAMEO 5 ElectroStatic Mat?

If you've become a fan of the Silhouette CAMEO Electrostatic mat like I have, you are probably wondering: what can be cut on the ES mat? 

I have tried lots of different material from paper to fabric. But what about HTV?  Read on to find out why you can cut some HTV, but not all with the CAMEO 5 ES Mat.