Watch Nancy Zieman demonstrate how to put your own personal photographs on fabric. Use these images to create meaningful quilts, garments and accessories. www.nancysnotio...
One of my joys is to watch your TV show and get creative ideas. Thank you so much for being so dedicated to this wonderful medium. Sewing machines used to sorta scare me. But now that I have my very own new CS6000i, is really enjoy sewing and am making dog coats for the local animal shelter.
You don't have to use the exact fabric Nancy demonstrated in the video, but it has to be thin enough to run through your inkjet printer. Otherwise, I would suggest printing your photo on the thin cotton fabric and adhering it or stitching it to the thicker fabric you want to use in your project.
I was looking for videos on how to prepare canvas for prinitng, your video answered all my questions and provided me with additional information. Thank you. Take care, Elaine.
There are many ways to make applique fabric adhesive, but most methods provide only "spot" adhesive - a dot or other small piece of adhesive in the spots where it's applied. The Creatopia machine applies adhesive over the entire applique area, providing consistent adhesion while allowing you to reposition the piece until you have it exactly where you want it. It's a versatile workhorse in your sewing and crafting room, working equally well for scrapbooking, photo albums, etc.
Well this does work its really a long way around making quilt labels. BJS is so old school now, images look faded and wash out really quickly. I have been printing on fabric for 15yrs the fabric. BJS was the only solution available back then until C Jenkins came out with Miracle Fabric sheets which is BJS on cotton. After using every brand available in US, UK and Aust. I must say the pretreated Premium Photo Fabric from Australia is 100% cotton fully washable so the text and photos don't wash out... its just brilliant. No solutions, no heat required just print and rinse. Ive been using it for 3yrs and would never use BJS again cause it fades!
Kathy- I know your post on photo transfer to fabric is quite old but just seeing it now. Glad it worked for you. Just wanted to ask since I can’t find answer anywhere else... in this vid she uses Bubble Jet Set 2000. I can’t find that in stock anywhere- not available. Do you know of a good substitutes? Thanks for your post- though it’s quite old 😊
@@Qlivia Hi Thank you for your feedback. Bubble Jet Set is a method that is 20 years old now. The quality of the print will not be as good as using pre treated fabric sheets as they use a different chemical to bubble jet set. When I first started printing on fabric BJS was the only thing that could hold ink in the fabric. Personally I would not waste my time using the BJS method as the fabric will fade rather quickly. BJS is available in the USA it contains formaldehyde so wear a mask if you use it :-) Hope this helps Kathleen
Use a high heat setting, and be sure you're pressing the fabric to the shiny side of the freezer paper. Iron slowly, holding the iron on each section for 5-10 seconds to allow the freezer paper to adhere firmly to the fabric. Be sure to iron down the edges of the paper (all the way around), as it most likely the edges pulling away from the fabric that is making it jam in your printer.
@alicepin-At the end of the video Nancy has the phone number and the website link where you can buy the product. You may not have watched the whole video to see. Also, if you click the link in the description (click show more above) it will take you to the website to order.
I used to use an Epson ET-2550 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 , an early model of the ink tank style. It worked well, but had one nuisance that drove me up the wall; if you didn't put it in high quality print mode you'd get a streak across the page. I'm happy to say I have yet to see this with this printer. The print quality has been fantastic so far, the set up was super easy. All in all I'm very happy with this printer.
My grand daughter passed on the 16th of January this year. I want to take some of her pics and transfer them to cloth and make a quilt for my daughter. Can any one help?
My deepest condolences. My son passed away last yeR and I'm attempting to try and do the same thing. I would like to make a photo quilt wall hanging. Were you able to ever get yours done?
Wow. Thanks Nancy this was a useful video. Just a quick question if we want to use the fabric for patchworking, can we do so after rinsing it in the Bubble Jet Rinse or do we have to go to step 3 (applying adhesive, etc)? Thanks
As a scrapbooker, I want that machine! I would save so much on glue... and all my little accents when they get stuck to my fingers and are no longer any good. LOL!
I wish you could make a list of the all the items you used, including that glue paper machine? I never heard of that machine and dont know the name you called it. Can you help out? thanks
I don't understand why you have to use that solution. You are the only one that tells us to use it. Everyone else says to set the print using the iron. I think for someone that is on a fixed income, is the cheaper way.
I think this printable fabric will also be fantastic to make garment labels if you don't want to have them done professionally ( several hundreds at a time ). Probably just create the design, repeat it all over the fabric and then cut up into labels :)
I have an Laser Jet ( HP 1020 ) ......How can I make the photo prints using this printer? Can you use the Bubble Jet Liquid for this type of printer ( like I have ) as well. My printer is a Black & White Printer ......
I want to print on Aida cloth so that I can do a cross stitch of a picture I have of my daughter and granddaughter, can someone help me and can it be done on Aida cloth?
Do you know a good substitute to the Bubble Jet Set 2000? That one is out of stock at places I’ve tried to purchase. What other products are comparable?
+Danielle Epstein Hi Danielle, Bubble jet rinse cannot be used with a laser printer. As for printable transfer papers/printable fabric sheets: Since every type of transfer paper/printable fabric is different, you'll need to be absolutely sure that a laser printer is recommended for whichever type you choose. Laser printers use a high-heat process that can melt some transfer papers/printable fabric finishes (this can hurt the printer). Be sure to check the label before you run anything through. :)
+NancysNotions I would use freezer paper and regular white cotton, ironing them together first. do you think that would gum up the printer? I can't imagine that a laser printer would get hotter than the iron...
Hi , Which printer would you recommend for printing on fabric at home . I am new to quilting and wanted to make a memory quilt with my son's childhood pics and clothes .
Hi Yogita, You can use any printer as long as it is an inkjet printer and not a laser printer. You can do a simple google search for inkjet printers and will find many brands, but you will need to find the one that best fits your needs. If you are going to print a lot of sheets, then take that into consideration when buying a printer. Also you will want to follow the Bubble Jet Set instructions Nancy describes above. If you are doing fewer sheets, you might want to consider the June Tailer Inkjet Fabric Sheets which are already treated and ready to print on. Please click on the link below to view: search.nancysnotions.com/?q=inkjet+fabric+sheets&Search=&sp_cs=UTF-8 Let us know if you have any further questions. Happy quilting and thanks for watching! :)
Yogita Dhairyawan Kamat if you are only doing a handful of images, a cheaper method would be go to a local print shop. Being a quilter and photographer, I have a large format inkjet and a set of cartridges for it are £200, factor in the paper and actual purchase of the printer and you can see it becomes very costly.
Nancy, now after making the applique, can this fabric be laundered? in other words, is the image now permanent? I'm wanting to put images on blocks of fabric for a quilt but want to be able to wash the quilt of course
Hi Shelley, As long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions, you will be able to wash it. We no longer sell the Bubble Jet Set shown in the video but do sell packages of Inkjet Fabric Sheets which are ready to go into your printer. These are suggested either hand washing or washing on a cool delicate cycle. search.nancysnotions.com/?q=photo+sheets&Search=&sp_cs=UTF-8 If you have any further questions, please reach out to our Sewing and Product Advisors for help: www.nancysnotions.com/jump.do?itemID=5&itemType=LANDING&page=sewing_prod_advisor
hello Nancy hopefully you can help, in the past I bought material that could be used as is in your printer to print on, it was A4 size and didn't need treating in any way, but I since moved and can't recall the brand. Would you know if there is like this please ?
Hi EDH, We have some printer fabrics available here: www.nancysnotions.com/category/fabric/printer+fabrics.do?extid=ythtv&code=NNOADV-1320 Thanks very much for asking! :)
Arlyn - if you purchase Inkjet Printer Fabric Sheets, they are already colorfast and can be laundered as you would normally wash and dry cotton fabrics. If you make your own, you'll need to use Bubble Jet Set 2000 rinse to make the fabric colorfast. You can order it at the Nancy's Notions website - item # BJ2000.
Dear Lisa, At this time, we sell photo transfer sheets which come in a pack and can be sewn in or fused onto a project. The sheets are already pretreated and ready for your inkjet printer. Please click on the link to view what we have available: search.nancysnotions.com/?q=photo+transfer&Search=&sp_cs=UTF-8 Thanks for watching!
Maher - this might be difficult, as the fabric has to be able to feed through an inkjet printer. However, you could print the photo or image on Inkjet Printer Fabric Sheets and use a permanent adhesive to stick the cotton to canvas fabric.
NancysNotions I have a wide format printer and the best thing I have found to do is to use the "Tear Away Iron On Cotton Stable Stabilizer 12" x 5-1/2 yd Roll" found at Nancy's Notions. It is wide enough and strong enough for my printer to accept it. It is just firm enough and won't gum up the printer with adhesive or hurt it. If you are having to stretch the canvas or fabric, (or as I use it, to sew on), it tears away easily. If you are not stretching, but matting and mounting the photo as art, you can leave it on the back for stability or use a stronger type of cut-away. I can only find this on the Nancy's Notions site as everyone else is always out of stock. My daughter works at a big fabric store and they don't even carry it there. Here is a link to the product on the site... www.nancysnotions.com/product/tear+away+iron+on+cotton+stable+stabilizer+12%22+x+5-1-2+yd+.do Also, for anyone having a problem with the printer accepting or curling the fabric pages, run a tape alone the seam allowance (at the bottom only), so the printer will accept the fabric page. Works like a charm. Use good tape that is not going to come off. Also, do not extend the tape to the outside edge so it does not get caught inside you printer. I have used this technique for many years and it has never been a problem for me. Try it. It works! :-)
Deborah's Backwoods Studio - I appreciate your input on supplies for this project -thanks. One question- I can’t find “Bubble Jet Set 2000” available anywhere & im pressed for time to do this technique for project with a group of kids. Do you know of other product substitute for Bubble Jet Set 2000 since it’s not readily available/out of stock now to do this photo to fabric transfer thing?
I love watching Nancy since I was younger! Seriously love watching her!
One of my joys is to watch your TV show and get creative ideas. Thank you so much for being so dedicated to this wonderful medium. Sewing machines used to sorta scare me. But now that I have my very own new CS6000i, is really enjoy sewing and am making dog coats for the local animal shelter.
Stellar resource for the last 20 years for me, for sure. This is exactly what I needed today and will save me a few hundred $!
You don't have to use the exact fabric Nancy demonstrated in the video, but it has to be thin enough to run through your inkjet printer. Otherwise, I would suggest printing your photo on the thin cotton fabric and adhering it or stitching it to the thicker fabric you want to use in your project.
I was looking for videos on how to prepare canvas for prinitng, your video answered all my questions and provided me with additional information. Thank you. Take care, Elaine.
thanks judith , i agree with you, shes an excellent teacher n have enjoy her teaching very much, learn so much with her.
THANK You NANCY
Thank you for watching! :)
Nan Doit I
Yes, you can print on silk. Natural fabrics are best for printing - cotton and silk. Polyester and blends do not work well.
Thanks Nancy You Are a great Teacher ! I ENJOY your videos ! may God Bless You!
There are many ways to make applique fabric adhesive, but most methods provide only "spot" adhesive - a dot or other small piece of adhesive in the spots where it's applied. The Creatopia machine applies adhesive over the entire applique area, providing consistent adhesion while allowing you to reposition the piece until you have it exactly where you want it. It's a versatile workhorse in your sewing and crafting room, working equally well for scrapbooking, photo albums, etc.
I've always loved my creatopia and use it on so many things.
this Lady is the best..
Well this does work its really a long way around making quilt labels. BJS is so old school now, images look faded and wash out really quickly.
I have been printing on fabric for 15yrs the fabric. BJS was the only solution available back then until C Jenkins came out with Miracle Fabric sheets which is BJS on cotton.
After using every brand available in US, UK and Aust. I must say the pretreated Premium Photo Fabric from Australia is 100% cotton fully washable so the text and photos don't wash out... its just brilliant. No solutions, no heat required just print and rinse. Ive been using it for 3yrs and would never use BJS again cause it fades!
Kath Ologhlen What would you use to print onto silk dupion,taffeta and linen ?I need a high qualty finish ?thanks.
Do you have a UA-cam video for your own technique?
Kathy- I know your post on photo transfer to fabric is quite old but just seeing it now. Glad it worked for you. Just wanted to ask since I can’t find answer anywhere else... in this vid she uses Bubble Jet Set 2000. I can’t find that in stock anywhere- not available. Do you know of a good substitutes?
Thanks for your post- though it’s quite old 😊
@@Qlivia Hi Thank you for your feedback.
Bubble Jet Set is a method that is 20 years old now. The quality of the print will not be as good as using pre treated fabric sheets as they use a different chemical to bubble jet set. When I first started printing on fabric BJS was the only thing that could hold ink in the fabric. Personally I would not waste my time using the BJS method as the fabric will fade rather quickly. BJS is available in the USA it contains formaldehyde so wear a mask if you use it :-)
Hope this helps Kathleen
Where did you get the acrylic template to cut straight. i cant find it anywhere. thanks in advance.
Use a high heat setting, and be sure you're pressing the fabric to the shiny side of the freezer paper. Iron slowly, holding the iron on each section for 5-10 seconds to allow the freezer paper to adhere firmly to the fabric. Be sure to iron down the edges of the paper (all the way around), as it most likely the edges pulling away from the fabric that is making it jam in your printer.
can I skip the last step if I print on material that I am using in my quilt as a square.
A great lady and inspiration!
@alicepin-At the end of the video Nancy has the phone number and the website link where you can buy the product. You may not have watched the whole video to see. Also, if you click the link in the description (click show more above) it will take you to the website to order.
Like Sallie, thank you for the tutuorials, fantastic
I used to use an Epson ET-2550 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 , an early model of the ink tank style. It worked well, but had one nuisance that drove me up the wall; if you didn't put it in high quality print mode you'd get a streak across the page. I'm happy to say I have yet to see this with this printer. The print quality has been fantastic so far, the set up was super easy. All in all I'm very happy with this printer.
My grand daughter passed on the 16th of January this year. I want to take some of her pics and transfer them to cloth and make a quilt for my daughter. Can any one help?
Ed Shirley
Sorry to hear that, Ed. Try Lesley Riley's TAP paper.
my condolences!
My deepest condolences. My son passed away last yeR and I'm attempting to try and do the same thing. I would like to make a photo quilt wall hanging. Were you able to ever get yours done?
I also lost a granddaughter on 7/21 at age 7. I have watched Nancy's Notions but want to check out a few more. Good luck with yours and hang in there.
Just watched a video using already prepared fabric paper called EQ Printables
Wow. Thanks Nancy this was a useful video. Just a quick question if we want to use the fabric for patchworking, can we do so after rinsing it in the Bubble Jet Rinse or do we have to go to step 3 (applying adhesive, etc)? Thanks
As a scrapbooker, I want that machine! I would save so much on glue... and all my little accents when they get stuck to my fingers and are no longer any good. LOL!
Where does one find that machine and is it necessary to have. I want to make a photo quilt.
this is indeed amazing
I wish you could make a list of the all the items you used, including that glue paper machine? I never heard of that machine and dont know the name you called it. Can you help out? thanks
It's called a creatopia machine by zyron and u can use any of zyron products to do that
Xyron machine
Very good. Excellent skills.
what is the name of the machine for the adhesive? thank you
I don't understand why you have to use that solution. You are the only one that tells us to use it. Everyone else says to set the print using the iron. I think for someone that is on a fixed income, is the cheaper way.
YEAH ! THIS IS GOOD !
Beautiful.................
I think this printable fabric will also be fantastic to make garment labels if you don't want to have them done professionally ( several hundreds at a time ). Probably just create the design, repeat it all over the fabric and then cut up into labels :)
are these water proof? I mean with out the glue part at the end?
@blugotti it's a creatopia
Do you have to use the creatopia or can you start sewing your project?
Very nice and helpful tutorial, have you tried on felt?
Thank you
I have an Laser Jet ( HP 1020 ) ......How can I make the photo prints using this printer? Can you use the Bubble Jet Liquid for this type of printer ( like I have ) as well. My printer is a Black & White Printer ......
what if I don't have an inkjet printer, but only a laser colour printer. Is there a product I can use to make printing on fabric possible?
Can you use cotton fabric
This is great. Thank You!
God bless you
zelia
thanks thats great advice!
Thanks for watching! :)
inventive. thanks for this tutorial.
Why at 3:26 does it show the paper as folded? Is supposed to like this? And does it go fabric side up?
thank you for this!
Will the printed fabric smudge if water touches it?
Love this!!!! and you can cut out some of the steps to get the same fabulous results.....
what if i want to use thicker fabric
Can I print in Silk, or other kind of fabric, ...?
Thanks, Nancy
Zelia
I want to print on Aida cloth so that I can do a cross stitch of a picture I have of my daughter and granddaughter, can someone help me and can it be done on Aida cloth?
Great videos
ms.nancy can you tell me what the name of the machine that you put the photos in to get the sticky back
nice tut! but i want to know how to sublimate/print on dark/black fabric... if you can help me. thank you.
Can't u just take regular fabric and coat it with something and then print on it?
That’s what she did. Regular cotton fabric. Bubble jet solution.
Is this process still the same in 2023?
Do you know a good substitute to the Bubble Jet Set 2000? That one is out of stock at places I’ve tried to purchase.
What other products are comparable?
go to amazon. i bought both bottles through there
can I use this technique with a laser printer? since laser ink isn't water soluble I should be able to just skip the pre and post soaks?
+Danielle Epstein
Hi Danielle,
Bubble jet rinse cannot be used with a laser printer.
As for printable transfer papers/printable fabric sheets:
Since every type of transfer paper/printable fabric is different, you'll need to be absolutely sure that a laser printer is recommended for whichever type you choose. Laser printers use a high-heat process that can melt some transfer papers/printable fabric finishes (this can hurt the printer).
Be sure to check the label before you run anything through. :)
+NancysNotions
I would use freezer paper and regular white cotton, ironing them together first. do you think that would gum up the printer? I can't imagine that a laser printer would get hotter than the iron...
We've been specifically advised that this technique is not to be used with a laser printer. I wouldn't risk it. :/
Hi , Which printer would you recommend for printing on fabric at home . I am new to quilting and wanted to make a memory quilt with my son's childhood pics and clothes .
Hi Yogita,
You can use any printer as long as it is an inkjet printer and not a laser printer. You can do a simple google search for inkjet printers and will find many brands, but you will need to find the one that best fits your needs. If you are going to print a lot of sheets, then take that into consideration when buying a printer. Also you will want to follow the Bubble Jet Set instructions Nancy describes above. If you are doing fewer sheets, you might want to consider the June Tailer Inkjet Fabric Sheets which are already treated and ready to print on. Please click on the link below to view:
search.nancysnotions.com/?q=inkjet+fabric+sheets&Search=&sp_cs=UTF-8
Let us know if you have any further questions. Happy quilting and thanks for watching! :)
Nancy's Notions Great , thanks a lot ! I will try soon 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Your welcome! :)
Yogita Dhairyawan Kamat if you are only doing a handful of images, a cheaper method would be go to a local print shop. Being a quilter and photographer, I have a large format inkjet and a set of cartridges for it are £200, factor in the paper and actual purchase of the printer and you can see it becomes very costly.
inkjet - like the HP Deskjet series.
Nancy, now after making the applique, can this fabric be laundered? in other words, is the image now permanent?
I'm wanting to put images on blocks of fabric for a quilt but want to be able to wash the quilt of course
Hi Shelley, As long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions, you will be able to wash it. We no longer sell the Bubble Jet Set shown in the video but do sell packages of Inkjet Fabric Sheets which are ready to go into your printer. These are suggested either hand washing or washing on a cool delicate cycle.
search.nancysnotions.com/?q=photo+sheets&Search=&sp_cs=UTF-8
If you have any further questions, please reach out to our Sewing and Product Advisors for help:
www.nancysnotions.com/jump.do?itemID=5&itemType=LANDING&page=sewing_prod_advisor
I want to put an image onto a tapestry fabric so i can embroider it. Who can help me.
hello Nancy hopefully you can help, in the past I bought material that could be used as is in your printer to print on, it was A4 size and didn't need treating in any way, but I since moved and can't recall the brand. Would you know if there is like this please ?
Hi EDH,
We have some printer fabrics available here:
www.nancysnotions.com/category/fabric/printer+fabrics.do?extid=ythtv&code=NNOADV-1320
Thanks very much for asking! :)
leaves out the step of pressing the fabric to the freezer paper....
Hi Nancy,can you wash the finished products without any problem?
Arlyn - if you purchase Inkjet Printer Fabric Sheets, they are already colorfast and can be laundered as you would normally wash and dry cotton fabrics. If you make your own, you'll need to use Bubble Jet Set 2000 rinse to make the fabric colorfast. You can order it at the Nancy's Notions website - item # BJ2000.
Would this work on nike socks, please respond.
what type of paper to buy
If like to know this also.
Where can I get that 8.5 x 11 plastic template with the handle shown at 2:55? Can't find it at Nancy's store.
Maybe glass or plastic from a certificate frame and hot glue a handle to it
can I use any kind of printer or only ink jet
Laser won’t work the same
Thank you but where to find this printer
Any inkjet printer
Awesome because i send my designs too a company that is very Costly
Yes, those costs can add up!
How much would it cost me to buy all this?
Dear Lisa,
At this time, we sell photo transfer sheets which come in a pack and can be sewn in or fused onto a project. The sheets are already pretreated and ready for your inkjet printer. Please click on the link to view what we have available:
search.nancysnotions.com/?q=photo+transfer&Search=&sp_cs=UTF-8
Thanks for watching!
hi, can I use it on canvas and stretch it?
thank you
Maher - this might be difficult, as the fabric has to be able to feed through an inkjet printer. However, you could print the photo or image on Inkjet Printer Fabric Sheets and use a permanent adhesive to stick the cotton to canvas fabric.
Thank you
NancysNotions I have a wide format printer and the best thing I have found to do is to use the "Tear Away Iron On Cotton Stable Stabilizer 12" x 5-1/2 yd Roll" found at Nancy's Notions. It is wide enough and strong enough for my printer to accept it. It is just firm enough and won't gum up the printer with adhesive or hurt it. If you are having to stretch the canvas or fabric, (or as I use it, to sew on), it tears away easily. If you are not stretching, but matting and mounting the photo as art, you can leave it on the back for stability or use a stronger type of cut-away. I can only find this on the Nancy's Notions site as everyone else is always out of stock. My daughter works at a big fabric store and they don't even carry it there.
Here is a link to the product on the site... www.nancysnotions.com/product/tear+away+iron+on+cotton+stable+stabilizer+12%22+x+5-1-2+yd+.do
Also, for anyone having a problem with the printer accepting or curling the fabric pages, run a tape alone the seam allowance (at the bottom only), so the printer will accept the fabric page. Works like a charm. Use good tape that is not going to come off. Also, do not extend the tape to the outside edge so it does not get caught inside you printer. I have used this technique for many years and it has never been a problem for me. Try it. It works! :-)
I'm from bangladesh so where can we get fabric paper
I use Reynolds FreezerPaper, I got mine at Wal-Mart.
heres a link I hopee it helps :)
www.walmart.com/search/?query=reynolds+freezer+paper
Deborah's Backwoods Studio - I appreciate your input on supplies for this project -thanks.
One question-
I can’t find “Bubble Jet Set 2000” available anywhere & im pressed for time to do this technique for project with a group of kids. Do you know of other product substitute for Bubble Jet Set 2000 since it’s not readily available/out of stock now to do this photo to fabric transfer thing?
dis is neat
Where do i get the bubble set or can I make it.
Awesome! Is possible if you write all erectly products do I need to have please? Thanks
Hi Ingrida!
Please click on the link in the video description--all of the products are listed on that page. :)
Thanks for asking!
fabric backed with paper. ah.. i see how this works.
*could've
This ruined my printer. Do it at your own risk
Not hating but what happened to her mouth??
Looks like she might have bell's palsy, which is facial paralysis.
ah thank you i just relized that somthing wasnt quite right
Omg why cant these videos just tell you what to do. So much wasted time