Sukie Iron-Ons - Chronicle Books

Mix, match, and iron-on
these colorful fabric
transfers to create:
available:
Sublime Stitching Craft Pad
Creatures & Critters Origami
Craft Pad
Sheets of Fabric Transfers
for T-Shirts and More!
Illustrations © 2008 Sukie, Ltd.
Text © 2008 Chronicle Books, LLC
All rights reserved.
T-shirts / Bags /
Onesies / Pillowcases /
and countless
gifts galore!
This handy, toteable pad
features 30 pages of eyecatching artwork by U.K.
design studio Sukie, as well
as simple instructions to help
you iron them on to your
favorite T-shirts and fabrics.
With Sukie’s delightful
artwork at your fingertips,
you’ll find your wardrobe
stocked with wearable
works of art in no time!
Design by Ayako Akazawa
Typeset in Berthold Akzidenz Grotesk,
AG Book Rounded
Manufactured in China
Chronicle Books endeavors to use
environmentally responsible paper in its
gift and stationery products.
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For the full range of Sukie products,
visit www.chroniclebooks.com.
w w w.c hr o ni c l e b o o k s .c o m
$12.95 u.s.
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Sheets of Fabric Transfers
for T-Shirts and More!
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Welcome to the World of Iron-ons!
With the materials in this craft pad, you will be able to create one-of-a-kind wearable art and
gifts featuring the eye-catching art and patterns of U.K. design studio, Sukie. Inside, you’ll find
thirty pages of patterns, images, and text that can be mixed and matched to create designs
for T-shirts, totebags, pillow cases, tea towels, onesies, and anything else you can dream of.
Using iron-on transfers is simple and fun. All you need is an iron, a steady hand, some fabric
of your choice, and a flat, hard surface. But if you’re new to iron-ons, or just need a refresher,
there are few things you should know before you begin.
choosIng Your fabrIc
Iron-on transfers can be applied to almost any cotton-based fabric, but they tend to work
best on smooth, light-colored material (like a T-shirt, handkerchief, or tea towel). While you
can apply a transfer to darker-colored fabrics, it will not appear as vibrant as it would on
light-colored material. Avoid applying transfers to rough or textured materials (such as heavy
canvas) as the bumps and ridges in the fabric will affect the quality of the transfer.
The designs in this book can be used in a variety of ways. There are stand-alone images that
can be cut out and used as the centerpiece for a T-shirt, and there is a variety of patterns
and miniature images that can be cut out and mixed and matched to create your own
designs or borders, or you can write your name or a phrase by cutting out and arranging
letters from the typeface pages.
Be sure to plan your design ahead of time by mapping it out on the garment you plan to use.
Remember the old maxim of “measure twice, cut once,” when planning your design.
Your Iron
Once you’ve prepared your design, the next step is to apply it to your garment. Use a highquality iron, set to high heat or cotton. Make sure to turn off the steam feature and remove
any water from the iron’s reservoir. Before you begin to apply the transfers, the iron should
be HOT—heat and even pressure are the keys to a quality iron-on transfer, so let the iron
heat up for at least five minutes.
Your Work space
Choose a smooth, hard surface as your work space—such as a worktable, bench, Formica
countertop, or piece of smooth plywood—don’t use an ironing board, as it won’t hold the
necessary heat. Cover your work space with an old sheet, pillowcase, or other smooth fabric.
Make sure there are no wrinkles or ridges in your work space.
tIme to Iron-on!
1.
Iron your garment to make sure there are no wrinkles and lay it flat on your workspace.
Arrange your design on your fabric, transfer-side down (remember that the images
reverse in the transfer, so if you’re using letters to spell out a word or phrase, make
sure you’ve planned it out correctly).
2.
Lay your hot iron down on the center of your transfer and apply even pressure using
both hands. Move your iron over the transfer in slow circles from the outer edges
toward the center of the transfer, maintaining even pressure throughout the process.
The transfer should take roughly 3 to 5 minutes for each design, depending on the size
of your transfer area and the heat of your iron.
3.
If you are transferring a pattern or design onto a large surface area, work in stages and
be patient! Removing your iron before the transfer is complete will result in a less
vibrant image that may fade during washing.
4.
Once your transfer is complete, remove the heat and let the transfer sheet cool before
carefully removing it from your garment in one even motion.
5.
Enjoy your creation!
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Iron-on tIps and trIcks
Unless you consider yourself an iron-on expert, it is recommended to do a few tests on
spare garments before creating your iron-on masterpiece. Iron temperatures vary and
different fabrics react differently to the heat transfer, so there will always be some trial and
error that you will need to work through. The Sukie Iron-Ons includes multiples of most
images in the pad, so you should easily be able to create a few tests ahead of your final
product to get the feel for the process.
Don’t “peek” by lifting the transfer sheet before your transfer is complete. Even a slight shift
of the transfer sheet can result in “ghosting” of the image.
To easily apply the proper amount of pressure (30 to 50 pounds), try working on a surface
lower than a conventional tabletop so that you can use your upper body weight to add
pressure to the iron without too much effort.
Be careful! Irons are hot, and during the process your garment and the transfer sheets will
also be hot. Always use caution, and remember that the transfer images can bleed through
your garment (and onto your work space) if left under the heat too long.
WashIng and carIng for Your Iron-on creatIon
With a little extra care, your iron-on transfer should weather the laundry cycle well. Turn your
garment inside out and wash it on the gentle cycle in cold water using color safe detergent.
On your first wash, be sure to remove the garment from the washer promptly to help prevent
color bleeding. Air dry or run it through a dryer on low heat.
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About
Darrel Gibbs and Julia Harding,
the husband and wife team behind the
beloved design studio Sukie, have been
creating beautiful paper products, textiles,
and artwork since 2000. They live and
work in Brighton, England.
For the full range of Sukie gift products
visit www.chroniclebooks.com
For more Sukie,
visit www.sukie.co.uk
Illustrations © 2008 Sukie, Ltd.
Text © 2008 Chronicle Books, LLC
All rights reserved.
Manufactured in China
Design by Ayako Akazawa
Typeset in Berthold Akzidenz Grotesk,
AG Book Rounded
Chronicle Books endeavors to use
environmentally responsible paper
in its gift and stationery products.
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