How to make your own fabric labels for FREE!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this video tutorial I show you how to make your own fabric labels using stuff that you probably have at home already. Whether you sew, quilt, or enjoy making other kinds of homemade projects this technique is for you! All you need is an inkjet printer, printer paper, freezer paper, and the fabric you want your label to be on. That's it!
Using a word processing program on your computer you will basically print the text for you label directly on the fabric. This is perfect for making quilt labels, clothing labels, backpack labels for kids, etc.
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Easy option - take a piece of fabric slightly bigger than your printer paper. Spray the paper with spray baste, (505, June Taylor etc) make sure you get the edges spayed very well. Stick the sprayed paper to the fabric and smooth down. Then rotary cut the fabric to be even with the paper, EXACTLY the size of the paper. Then put in the print tray and print. No glue, no freezer paper, easy and simple. This works with any printer, laser, or inkjet just make sure you iron the printing after it dries to set the ink.
Love this idea!! Thank you.
LIVINPJS. Very many thanks. So helpful. I've got 2 laser printers, inkjet printers drove me bats, cost me a fortune for inks. I have to try your method. I have all the "ingredients" in my craftroom including the wax paper. I paid €17.95 for one REYNOLDS wax paper roll 🙄. Thanks once again for these great and previous tips.
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Great tip! We're to work smarter, not harder.
I have used this method once before, and its the best one around!..7 years alter still using it! Thanks Vanessa
Great tip! I'm going to use it, I also thought of a way for you to place the fabric in place, just print your design on the paper first then place the freezer paper and fabric right over the printed text or image and it should line up every time.
thanks again.
Excellent, Crafty Gemini. It works great, thank you! I went an extra step in first printing out the label on the printer paper first, then apply the freezer paper and fabric, etc. The background printing of the label helps me print out in the exact spot I want!
i've done a lot of projects like this. You explained it very well. I found, like you did, that some inks fade and wash out. You need to use a treated fabric like the packaged, paper backed fabric in any fabric store.
Or you can make your own treated fabric. I've used Jenkins Bubble Jet Set, a two part liquid fabric treatment on my precut 8x10 pieces of fabric, air dry the fabric, then dry it in the dryer, then cut freezer paper to be able to run through the printer. Iron fabric onto the freezer paper. It's just the most time consuming and messy process.
I love Blumenthal Lansing Crafter's Image Silk, Cotton Twill, or Cotton. All paper backed. Can be found on Amazon in rolls that you can cut to whatever size you want! Just throw it in your printer and print! Easy Peasy.
Vanessa, You are a LIFE SAVER! I was sooo scared at first to put the combination of fabric and paper and freezer paper in my printer. (Lexmark 900 pinnacle pro) It Worked! The trick is as you said, to know the direction the printer prints. These labels are the bomb with a mushroom cap, girl. I used 2 1/2 inch wide white gift wrap ribbon. The 25 yard roll cost $4.00 at Walmart. I wanted to make labels for 20 friends invited to a sewing party to place in their individual designs. They will be so surprised. I wanted to do something special for them but the cost of individual labels were through the roof. Thank you for sharing this information.
ladyjearro What was the name of the ribbon you used? Just wondering how you were able to adhere ribbon to freezer paper without it melting .
I just read a few comments below, and I agree with their commendations. The first thought I had as I watched this video was how clear and concise you are in your presentation. I was thinking how wonderful you would be in a high school sewing class, demonstrating your techniques. I spent thirty some years in the classroom many of which as a supervising teacher for young teachers.You are a natural. God bless you.
Great tip! I took it a few steps further by creating templates with the label sizes I plan on using on my paper first. After saving the template, I printed a square the size of my label and used that as my backing paper. The freezer paper is glued over the square on my template and the fabric is also centered on the freezer paper using the square on the template as a guide. I then pull up my template document on my computer and create my label inside the square. That way I will know exactly where my label will print on the paper without having to measure and calculate.
You can definitely find freezer paper in Canada. I found it in Safeway near the wax paper. It's meant for storing meat in the freezer, so look for it in the food storage area in your grocery store. I found Reynolds brand in Vancouver.
I am so happy you leave your tutorials up...11 years later this is still so helpful😊💖👌
This method is still THE BEST method for making and applying quilt labels. It's hands-down the easiest method, yields the best results, and is economical. Thanks again for sharing!
made my own labels using your technique!!!!!!!!!! thank you thank you!!!!!
I have looked at other tutorials prior to watching yours. They just didn't work. I figured what do I have to lose as this looks pretty simple. So, I tried your method and find it to be the best one I have ever tried!!! I will make this my "go-to" label maker from now on. Thank you so much.
girl you are brilliant. I don't know why I didn't think of this. this is so much more cost-effective than ordering tags because I like to add the year that I make things. and if I mess it up I can start over instead of pulling out the embroidery machine hooking up the embroidery hoop and hoping that it doesn't snag on the back of my quilt material.
I have been searching for a way to label the bags I make and this is the easiest tutorial ever! Thank you so much for making it! :)
Nice tutorial! I cut an 8 1/2" X 11" piece of freezer paper and a piece of fabric just slightly smaller and iron them together. Place a strip of masking tape over the top (where the paper will enter the printer) folding it over to cover both the fabric and paper. Then proceed as you so ably described. I can print several labels at one time, and leaving enough room, can cut to size as desired.
What???!!!!! I spent money on transfer paper, reading and rereading the instructions, looking for a no steam iron (per instructions) and I already have everything I need based on your video. Done deal! Thank you.
I couldn't get freezer paper so just stuck the fabric down with 505 spray - temporary adhesive. It worked perfectly! Thanks for the tutorial. Would have never thought about printing onto fabric!
Wow!!! And to think I was about to purchase some of these from someone for them to make for me...Thanks so much. Now I can make my own. Money saved! Cha Ching!!!
Have just watched this & straight away made some photos for use on bibs for my Great Grand daughter with family on it. worked BEAUTIFULLY. Can not now wait to embroider on them and see the reaction to them. So simple an idea but well presented. Thank you for this
Just made my first label, and Voila!!! I will be putting this on my Granddaughter's Memory Quilt. So absolutely thrilled with how easy and how perfectly professional it looks. Thank you over and over.
Awesome! Now I can finally stop buying expensive materials! Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents to all! God bless you!
Great video, clear instructions and easy steps to follow. Thank you.
I have just tried this on my HP Photosmart printer and it worked! Still have to do the wash test, but looks great and very professional. Thank you.
I come back to this tut for years already when I use freezer paper for appliqué or quilt labels 😊
wow, who would've thought you could do this, trying tonight!
Make your design in Word (or whatever program you have) and print it on your printer paper BEFORE adhering the freezer paper and cloth. This printed page will serve as a guide so you know exactly where to place the freezer wrap and cloth for your labels. Hope this helps!!
PS. Your tutorials are GREAT!!
that looked easy i must try it. thank you.
@Euitha I use Canon too. Some inks will be permanent and others will wash out. The only way to know for sure is to try it out. If the butcher paper has one shiny side and the other is just paper then yea... I only know it as freezer paper but it is used to wrap meats for the freezer so they may very well be the same thing. Hope that helps.
Omg.. Thank you so much.i am getting my etsy business started and I needed some labels. I thought I would have to buy labels but they are way to expensive. I'm glad I found this video, I will not be paying for 25 labels for $150., thank you so much
Young lady, you should have your own TV show. Your instructions are so clear and your speaking voice is great, so concise and easy to understand. I've watched several of your videos and keep wondering where to accent is from...I'm guessing somewhere northeast USA. Alice near Atlanta and old enough to be your grandma.
Thank you. You are such a creative teacher.
Thanks so much! I have a ton more where this came from. Keep searching through my vids... the more recent ones are better quality and in HD. Have fun! :o)
this is a wonderful idea I did not think to glue the freezer paper to the printer paper Thanks for doing this video.
worked perfectly! made one up for my husbands surprise quilt and then embroidered a nice border around the text - terrific!!! Thanks!!
What a great idea!! I'm headed to the store for freezer paper right now!
I love this. I had labels printed years ago and have a ton left -- but sometimes you want a more handmade look, and using this method I can also add the size of the garment. This is perfect. Thanks!
This is great. I knit and crochet for different people in the family and for different occasions, personalizing the label makes the project even more personal. Thanks for the how-to.
This is super nifty. Will most def be doing this for the clothes I make for others now.
Hi Vanessa; I have been following you for about 4 years- since I became semi retired! I love all you do- even the Spanish bits
I loved this. I was able to put a personalized poem on an afghan for my brother. He was so impressed, and it looked so nice. Thank you so much for this tip. Oh Congrats on your new baby daughter.
GREAT!!! THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE
Nice project and delivered will, thanks.
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing this. I am aways making things and now I can label them.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. You don’t know how long I’ve been wanting to do my own labels....again, thanks. God bless
I just used this video for the 2nd time, and printed 2 labels out at the same time! This is so easy to do! Thank you.
THAT WAS PRETTY COOL I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF THAT THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TUTORIAL
I am making a memory quilt for my granddaughter and was about to order labels. How silly of me:) Just came across your marvelous tutorial and am in love with it. Thank you so much.
Great tutorial! After a little research, I discovered the way to determine if your printer uses a "permanent" ink (lasts many washings). "Pigment-based" ink is permanent, but if it uses a "Dye-based" ink it will not be able to be washed. So you can look at you manual or do a search to find out what you have. In my case, I found my printer's black ink (HP 901xl) is pigment-based but my tri-color ink (901) is dye-based. Also a search can help find pretreat methods, if necessary.
Great time saver and professional looking
Wonderful tutorial!
Thank you SO much for sharing.
I simply used a craft glue stick to adhere the fabric (it peeled off fine with minimal residue).
I ironed to set, machine washed again to verify it would not fade.
INCREDIBLE!
Thank you again for sharing.
This will make customizing my quilts SO much easier :)
Great tutorial - finally someone with a quick and complete helpful video!
Thanks
This is awesome. Perfect for my upcoming products. Thanks so much for sharing.
thanx for giving me the solution to a problem I've always had. Now I know how to make my own. Like like like
Thank you so much for this! Almost spent $50+ on fabric labels
Now that's cool!
Thank you for sharing this brilliant way for label making. My girl friend recently started her own handmade business, Petiy Lovely and this was probably the best thing she seen so far and its really useful. Thank you so much!
wow....i didn't think of this and I think this is great! thank you for showing....
You are so flippin smart!! LOVE THIS!
I have heard that you could do this for a long time but was to afraid to go ahead and try. Your video made it look so easy. I just did it and it turned out Great! thanks for the Awesome video!
Ingenious!! Excellent idea!! Can't wait to try myself.
Oh wow! This is so cool. I've used fabric paper, but never thought about using pieces of fabric from home. Love it!
Also, thank you for talking where anyone can understand the "lingo" in your tutorials.
No problem. Glad to share!
It blows my mind that this is that simple. Great Job
Couldn't get it to stick to the paper with the freezer paper so I just glued it and it worked fine. Thanks so much for the great tutorial!
No problem. Glad to help!
Super information. Great presentation. Thanks for posting. A good money saver as well as personalization!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I made some labels but had no idea as to preventing wash out. I love creating my own brands. Be blessed in all your endeavors, and continue to share.
I can't tell you how many times I've found your videos while doing a search. All of them have been so helpful. Thanks so much!
What a fun video. I'm going to try this for sure.
That label maker was KING!!
WOW!!! IM IMPRESSED. Thank you very much for sharing your knowlege.
You're a genius! It works! As we say at our house "Go Gators!"
wow, very unique and creative. Thanks so much.
@snowsamurai00 I don't know about all that. But, I'm glad I could help! You can do a whole page with no problem. Just make sure the first corners that get fed into the printer go in smoothly and then it should be smooth sailing from there for the rest of the page.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Great tutorial...Thanks....Can't wait to try it....
Thank you so much! I make t-shirt quilts and was struggling with a nice way to label my quilts. This is the method I now use! So glad I found your video! The only thing different I do is use double-stick tape instead of the glue stick, simply because that's all I had.
Vanassa. You always come through for my learning all this stuff.
No problem. Have fun!
Glad to help. Have fun!
Fantastic tutorial, Vanessa!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with others! Beth
Love this perfect!! Love you crafty gemini! You have some really great videos
This is really great! It is so nice to see how to do something without having to spend a lot of money! Thank you.
Glad to help. Thanks for watching. :o)
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
This going to save me sooooo much money! THANK YOU so much for this!
thank you for your videos. they are so easy to follow. Keep up the great work.
Excellent, my friend will absolutely love this, save her ordering her labels, she can make her own - Faberooni :-D Thanks for sharing - I have just ordered some freezer paper - woo hoo
Very informative, quick & to the point! Well done tutorial. Do more of video's please.
that was very informative...im ready to go out and buy some freezer paper.
Wow - and this technique can be used for anything, not just labels! It would neat to print out appliques and patches! Now, I just need to replace my laser printer with an ink jet printer . . .
Great idea and tutorial. Many thanks
Great video. Can't wait to try this idea.
My woman had a great ideal for this, instead of doing just one at a time on a little piece of fabric, how about putting a piece the size of the piece of paper and do many at a time on one sheet then cut them out accordingly! have you ever though of trying it to see if it would work? great video's btw! you have helped my wife a lot with her new hobby! =D
Exactly! Kudos to your wife & you for commenting :) That's how I do it & since I'm in an Ink club, every sheet I print gets added to the tally...it would be ridiculous for me to just print off one little name using an entire sheet of paper. I hope many read your comment tho to know to print many on one!
I couldn't get mine to work on several at a time. I could only do a half sheet like in the video.
David Barney I thought the same thing , I guess she just want to show us the sample version , but yes it can be done
Oh gosh. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I've recently started doing bookbinding by hand and I've been looking for ways to get words onto the covers without having to resort to stickers/glued paper. Using this method and some heat 'n' bond fabric adhesive, I could do this easily! Thank you so much -- you're a life saver! ^_^
@390kylie Yes. If you are making 10 then I would just place them like in two columns of 5 labels each in the word document so you can make sure they all print inside the fabric. Then you would only have to run the printer paper and freezer paper once to get all 10 labels. Hope that helps.
I've done this in the past, but I cut my freezer paper the size of a standard piece of paper and then iron on my fabric to the size of the standard size paper making a whole sheet. This is used in quilting to add pictures and love notes to quilts.Doing it this way you don't have to use paper and glue and it goes through the printer perfectly. I hope you try it this way next time and print multiple labels in one shot. Make a pillow with you fav pics!
Thanks I keep coming back to you for many reasons so I just want to say thank you for many things you may never hear about but thanks so much. Love this one.
This is seriously going to help me out so much. Thank you a dozen times over!!!