{"id":61727,"date":"2023-10-28T15:44:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T19:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=61727"},"modified":"2023-10-29T01:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T05:44:28","slug":"fun-and-creative-ways-to-add-texts-to-fabrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fun-and-creative-ways-to-add-texts-to-fabrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun And Creative Ways To Add Texts To Fabrics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">So you\u2019ve finally finished sewing a plain shirt or a tote bag and you want it personalized. You\u2019re probably thinking of adding your initials or your first name on it. Here are fun and creative ways to add texts to fabrics&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Heat Press\/ Heat Transfer Papers or Fusible Web<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1946\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/heat-transfer.jpeg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1946 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/heat-transfer.jpeg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1946\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo credit: stahlstv.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This type of paper is commercially available and it usually comes in the standard letter size that can fit a printer. For commercial uses, there is a specially made heat transfer equipment that they use. However, at home, you can also use your ordinary household iron.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-print-on-fabric-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">printing on fabric<\/a>, please check out this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WCX2a55INI\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-print-on-fabric-at-home\/\">How to Print on Fabric at Home &#8211; 4 Different Ways<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Print on Fabric at Home &#8211; 4 Different Ways&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-print-on-fabric-at-home\/embed\/#?secret=vuvsvNMSrP#?secret=WCX2a55INI\" data-secret=\"WCX2a55INI\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Pre-cut Iron-on Letters<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1947\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Iron-on.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1947 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Iron-on.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1947\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo credit: Wildflower + Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As the name implies, these can be bought already formed and ready to be ironed on textiles. They come in different designs there are some that are glittered, some are appliqu\u00e9 and embroidered while some look like patches with embroidered edges. They are very easy to use, generally, you will just have to place the letters where you want them printed. Cover the letter with a press cloth then place an iron set to \u201ccotton setting\u201d on top of it for 15 &#8211; 20 seconds or depending on the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Buttons<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1948\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/buttons.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabric\" class=\"wp-image-1948 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/buttons.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabric\" class=\"wp-image-1948\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo from etsy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">You can sew-in buttons to form a letter\/ font that you desire. Though this method is more time consuming than the others, it looks more creative and if you love sewing, fun to do. You can also use sequins and beads as an alternative to buttons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're sewing on a lot of buttons, it might be worthwhile to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-buttons-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to sew on buttons with a sewing machine<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"u4sh9uikE6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-buttons-sewing-machine\/\">How to Sew on Buttons with a Sewing Machine<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Sew on Buttons with a Sewing Machine&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-buttons-sewing-machine\/embed\/#?secret=itHfQI4mjr#?secret=u4sh9uikE6\" data-secret=\"u4sh9uikE6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Fabric Marker <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1949\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fabric-markers.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabric\" class=\"wp-image-1949 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fabric-markers.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabric\" class=\"wp-image-1949\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you are good at calligraphy and have a steady hand, then you can use fabric markers. It comes in many colors and will stay on fabric even after washed. Just make sure that you make your fabric steady so it won\u2019t move as write on it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Puffy Fabric Paints<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1950\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Puffy-Paint-Notebook-Tee-Shirt1.png\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1950 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Puffy-Paint-Notebook-Tee-Shirt1.png\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1950\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yesterday On Tuesday<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Another one of the fun ways to add texts to fabrics is puffy textile paints. These paints are easy to apply as they come in tubes with pointed tips. Using them will also be like writing with a pen. What makes them fun is they remain embossed when they dry. These products come in fun vibrant and even neon colors sometimes with glitters even.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Hand Or <a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/search-page\/?review-category=embroidery\">Machine Embroidery<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-1951\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hand-embroidery.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1951 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hand-embroidery.jpg\" alt=\"ways to add texts to fabrics\" class=\"wp-image-1951\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo from etsy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">You can write on the fabric lightly with a pencil first so you will have a guide to follow. With this method, you can select whichever thread color you have available and do the font you fancy (as long as you can write it down).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode909Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve finally finished sewing a plain shirt or a tote bag and you want it personalized. You\u2019re probably thinking of adding your initials or your first name on it. 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