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Fabric Printing Question
Anyone print onto their own fabric? I'd like to make a label for my first quilt and I've been reading about using freezer paper to stabilize cotton and then running it through an inkjet printer. It seems impossible that you could do this and the ink would really last.I've also been looking at printer sheets that you buy ready made at joann's but they seem pretty expensive.Any have any experience with this?E
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Re: Fabric Printing Question
Yes, you can use freezer paper, but if you print on it with your computer, you will either have to use Epson inks that are made to be permanent, or you will have to use bubble jet set. Otherwise, your inks will wash out.
URL to bubble jet set: http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3446-AA.shtml?lnav=transfers.html
The other option, which I like to do, is to screen print some tiny letters onto a rectangle of fabric, and use Heat N Bond or Wonder Under to attach it to the item. Here's how I screen print. It's often referred to as fake screen printing because it's not how real print makers work. Most print makers need their screens to be able to be reused with other designs, but with this method, there is little investment, and it works great for designs that you never want to let go of.
http://community.livejournal.com/craftgrrl/3674467.html
Sorry I'm not able to make them clicky. Normally I can, but something is running slow about my computer and my internet this week.
The HP website has a tutorial on how to do it, and they recommend (of course) using their special fabric paper and their special fixative chemicals.
If it is just one quilt, have you considered embroidering directly onto the quilt itself? like an artist signs their paintings? It could be discreet on the back, and you could also add a date as well.
it is cute