I did this for custom zipper bags, making my own is cheaper than purchasing the ready made ones , plus I can sublimate prior to sewing and don't have to worry about melting the zipper (or it getting in the way). I used a 100% polyester canvas I purchased by the yard. Also worked great for sublimating a picture that I stretched on a frame. (Have a budding photograher in the Fam so framed some of their pics to decorate their new home.)
I made a gallery of my stepdaughter’s art for her high school graduation by sublimating on polyester. (She was going to college for art/graphic design).
Hey Angie, thank you for the video. I'm interested in printing on webbing for leashes and collars. Have you ever tried this or have a good reference for me?
I have not. I would say if the webbing is made from polyester it should work well. You may have to play with the pressure to get the design down into the web.
I have an Epson f570 set at max quality and finest detail for textile print and fabric that is a 65% polyester cotton blend. The sublimation is extremely dull and I have tried it at your recommended settings and up to 400 degrees. It’s all about the same. Would that just be because of the fabric in your opinion? I’m not really sure what else to troubleshoot and can’t find answers.
@ Thank you so much for your reply. I saw a few people that had used the same fabric for sublimation and seemed happy with it so I thought it was worth a try. I haven’t sublimated a lot of fabric so I thought maybe it was my inexperience. I need to make a custom fabric sewing project for a recently widowed friend to give to her mother for Christmas and this fabric would work well for the sewing part, but it won’t be a good finished product with it so dull. Back to my fabric search then.
Would you be able to sublimate over the pattern if you decided to add text or an object later? Probably not as it seems the fabric would be "sealed"(?) at that point, but that is where my brain took me, lol.
If you have a sublimation printer, you can create the design with the text already included. Converting an Epson Ecotank printer is simple and fairly inexpensive. Also, satin is polyester and sublimates great.
I've had good luck with blackout curtain fabric. Usually one side is 100% polyester and the feel of the fabric is perfect for bags, aprons and placemats... Not to mention water resistant because of the inner rubber layer for the "blackout"
I did this for custom zipper bags, making my own is cheaper than purchasing the ready made ones , plus I can sublimate prior to sewing and don't have to worry about melting the zipper (or it getting in the way). I used a 100% polyester canvas I purchased by the yard. Also worked great for sublimating a picture that I stretched on a frame. (Have a budding photograher in the Fam so framed some of their pics to decorate their new home.)
That's a great idea!
Thanks the canvas one is good for patches.
I think so too!
I’m going to try scrunchies with this method. Thank you!
Oh that is a great idea!
I wish my craft room was as organized as yours!
I did this and made sunglass pouches for a friends 50th celebration we had in Germany for Oktoberfest! They were so fun!!
Such a great idea!
Thanks for the video, I’m going to make some fabric for my miniature dollhouse projects, bedding, curtains and rugs
Wonderful!
I'm also going to make pictures to frame for the walls and doll clothes.
This is awesome. Now I can sew fun gifts that can all coordinate.
Yes!!
This was exactly what I was looking for thanks Angie 👍
You are so welcome!
I made a gallery of my stepdaughter’s art for her high school graduation by sublimating on polyester. (She was going to college for art/graphic design).
Awesome!
This is wonderful great video!!! Thank you for Sharing Angie hugs Liz 😊💕
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much!now I have to find a new project
Thanks so much! I love new ideas🌺🌺
So glad!
Thanks for your review.
Glad it was helpful!
great teaching video
Hey Angie, thank you for the video. I'm interested in printing on webbing for leashes and collars. Have you ever tried this or have a good reference for me?
I have not. I would say if the webbing is made from polyester it should work well. You may have to play with the pressure to get the design down into the web.
Great video. Can the fabric be washed after sublimation? ❤
Yes, absolutely!
I have an Epson f570 set at max quality and finest detail for textile print and fabric that is a 65% polyester cotton blend. The sublimation is extremely dull and I have tried it at your recommended settings and up to 400 degrees. It’s all about the same. Would that just be because of the fabric in your opinion? I’m not really sure what else to troubleshoot and can’t find answers.
A 65% blend fabric only sublimates on 65% of the fabric. Only the polyester fibers will sublimate. So it will always appear dull.
@ Thank you so much for your reply.
I saw a few people that had used the same fabric for sublimation and seemed happy with it so I thought it was worth a try. I haven’t sublimated a lot of fabric so I thought maybe it was my inexperience.
I need to make a custom fabric sewing project for a recently widowed friend to give to her mother for Christmas and this fabric would work well for the sewing part, but it won’t be a good finished product with it so dull. Back to my fabric search then.
Would you be able to sublimate over the pattern if you decided to add text or an object later? Probably not as it seems the fabric would be "sealed"(?) at that point, but that is where my brain took me, lol.
You can, however, the print already on there will fade with additional heat applied. So it is not recommended.
If you have a sublimation printer, you can create the design with the text already included. Converting an Epson Ecotank printer is simple and fairly inexpensive. Also, satin is polyester and sublimates great.
Can I sublimate inside a notebook? Like print an image with my sublimation printer and iron on the image inside in a blank notebook page.
It would need a sublimation coating.
hello, what blend would u recommend for t-shirts?
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Can you use sublimation print with an inkjet printer?
Sublimation is a special ink so it requires a sublimation printer.
For anyone who sublimates fabric for bags, what's your go-to woven-like fabric that JoAnn Fabrics stocks?
I don't have a good source for that. Heavy fabrics that are 100% polyester are not easy to find.
I've had good luck with blackout curtain fabric. Usually one side is 100% polyester and the feel of the fabric is perfect for bags, aprons and placemats... Not to mention water resistant because of the inner rubber layer for the "blackout"
Do you have updated fabric links? The fabric listed both show as unavailable.