Quilt label
05-17-2011, 01:16 AM
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How do u print out a quilt label? Can I use a normal inkjet printer? Are there any ready-made templates I could download online?
Currently I write on the label with a permanent marker before attaching it but the ink tends to smudge slightly after washing.
Currently I write on the label with a permanent marker before attaching it but the ink tends to smudge slightly after washing.
05-17-2011, 01:24 AM
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when writing out labels it is important to use micron pigma pens- they do not bleed or fade are acid free- achival quality (made for writting on textiles.
if you print off your own labels you can purchase fabric sheets made for the printer- or you can use PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics- or you can prepare your own fabrics
you adhere the fabric to freezer paper to feed it through the printer...let set to (cure) at least 24 hours then rinse with cold water (or follow the instructions for what you are using)
keeping it simple will give you the best results.
if you print off your own labels you can purchase fabric sheets made for the printer- or you can use PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics- or you can prepare your own fabrics
you adhere the fabric to freezer paper to feed it through the printer...let set to (cure) at least 24 hours then rinse with cold water (or follow the instructions for what you are using)
keeping it simple will give you the best results.
05-17-2011, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vivientan
How do u print out a quilt label? Can I use a normal inkjet printer? Are there any ready-made templates I could download online?
Currently I write on the label with a permanent marker before attaching it but the ink tends to smudge slightly after washing.
Currently I write on the label with a permanent marker before attaching it but the ink tends to smudge slightly after washing.
05-18-2011, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
when writing out labels it is important to use micron pigma pens- they do not bleed or fade are acid free- achival quality (made for writting on textiles.
if you print off your own labels you can purchase fabric sheets made for the printer- or you can use PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics- or you can prepare your own fabrics
you adhere the fabric to freezer paper to feed it through the printer...let set to (cure) at least 24 hours then rinse with cold water (or follow the instructions for what you are using)
keeping it simple will give you the best results.
if you print off your own labels you can purchase fabric sheets made for the printer- or you can use PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabrics- or you can prepare your own fabrics
you adhere the fabric to freezer paper to feed it through the printer...let set to (cure) at least 24 hours then rinse with cold water (or follow the instructions for what you are using)
keeping it simple will give you the best results.
05-18-2011, 07:49 PM
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I've ordered embroidered labels from a member of this board. She does a great job, works with you and speedy shipping. pm me if youveoukd Luke her info
05-19-2011, 01:50 AM
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I attach my fabric to freezer paper, print, let dry for a couple of hours and then heat set with iron. I used to use the prepackaged June Tailor stuff, but, too expensive and too hard to find. I have done the freezer paper trick a couple of times now and have had no issues with it.
05-19-2011, 02:42 AM
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05-19-2011, 04:29 AM
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you need to allow the ink to *cure* -- i let mine set for at least 24 hours--
then heat set it...
as for how well it will hold up- if it will fade that is totally dependant on YOUR INK...the studies show that the refillable inks- and generic brands do not hold up- some just run right out of the fabric when cold water is run through the printing no matter how heat set it is ...
so the expensive inks- HP, Cannon, and Epson are the ones that have the highest success rate- ratings.
use prewashed fabric (no sizing, starch, fabric softener or other additive)
let the ink Cure...then heat set
as for the freezer paper- i cut my fabric/freezer paper a bit larger than needed, iron the freezer paper to the back of the fabric...then cut it to size (8 1/2"x 11")- repress the edges to make sure there is no area not totally fused to the paper- then run it through the printer...allow to cure- (ink dry) then remove the freezer paper for heatsetting.
then heat set it...
as for how well it will hold up- if it will fade that is totally dependant on YOUR INK...the studies show that the refillable inks- and generic brands do not hold up- some just run right out of the fabric when cold water is run through the printing no matter how heat set it is ...
so the expensive inks- HP, Cannon, and Epson are the ones that have the highest success rate- ratings.
use prewashed fabric (no sizing, starch, fabric softener or other additive)
let the ink Cure...then heat set
as for the freezer paper- i cut my fabric/freezer paper a bit larger than needed, iron the freezer paper to the back of the fabric...then cut it to size (8 1/2"x 11")- repress the edges to make sure there is no area not totally fused to the paper- then run it through the printer...allow to cure- (ink dry) then remove the freezer paper for heatsetting.
05-19-2011, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by quilterella
I attach my fabric to freezer paper, print, let dry for a couple of hours and then heat set with iron. I used to use the prepackaged June Tailor stuff, but, too expensive and too hard to find. I have done the freezer paper trick a couple of times now and have had no issues with it.
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