How to Transfer an Embroidery Pattern With Fabric Crayons
- 1). Draw the image of the artwork selected for embroidery on tracing paper. Use an H or F pencil to define details. Make sure the artwork is in the actual size for embroidering.
- 2). Flip the tracing paper over and place it on the paper for transfer. This is especially important if you include words or letters in the embroidery design.
- 3). Run a tracing wheel heavily over the tracing paper to ensure the pattern outline is indented into the paper's surface. The indented surface acts as a drawing guide for the fabric crayons.
- 4). Draw the pattern with the fabric crayon onto the paper. Make sure your brand specifies the fabric content with which you are working. Certain crayon brands work best with synthetics or 50/50 polyester/cotton blends.
- 5). Place a fabric scrap or old newspaper in between the layers of the garment or textile for embroidery to protect the crayon seeping onto an unwanted area.
- 6). Set the iron on your brand's recommendation, which is generally on a low heat or synthetic setting.
- 7). Flip the paper with the reversed drawing onto the embroidery area. Glide the iron in a back-and-forth as well as side-to-side motion until the fabric crayon image is transferred onto the textile surface. Make sure you position the drawing in the exact location for embroidery. The crayon transfer is permanent. This is especially important if you do not want any portion of the crayon as part of the embroidered pattern.
- 8). Lift the paper from one corner to check if the crayon is transferred onto the textile. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the pattern is completely transferred onto your project material.
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