iron-on transfers

Fabric decoration sheets

Iron-on transfers are designs printed on special paper that can be applied to fabric using heat, typically from a household iron.

The heat melts an adhesive backing, bonding the image permanently to the material.

Popular for customizing t-shirts and tote bags: She made iron-on transfers of her kids' artwork for grandma's birthday gift.

Also called heat transfers.

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fabric · press · vinyl · craft · design · custom design · peel · peel and stick · backing · wax paper · paper · image · DIY · custom · printing · graphic · adhesive · stick

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Opposites
application method

iron-on transfersembroidery

Decorative stitching on fabric

hand embroidery · needlework · cross-stitch · crewel work · machine embroidery

permanence/removal

iron-on transferswoven designs

Patterns created through interlacing

skill/craft level

iron-on transfershand embroidery

Decorative stitching done manually

tapestry · crewelwork · beadwork

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G