Customer Reviews for Avery - Printable Heat Iron On Transfer Paper for Light Fabrics, 8 1/2" x 11" - White
Customer Rating
5
LOVE IT!
on September 26, 2012
Posted by: pitbu4life
from Undisclosed
I got these to make my daughter 1-12 month onesies. I got the temp from another site, I just couldn't wait to get home to iron them so she could wear them. I love them so much im making a set for my soon to be born niece. It was so easy to use, and washes great. The only thing I would say is use it with care.
The directions made it seem really simple to do but the results were not quite what I expected. Even after following the directions exactly the edges of the transfer didn't attach but instead flaked off. The middle and sides were good but the top and bottom look horrible.
I was completely confused...normally these products are great. We have used these products so many times before with excellent results. I coach a soccer team with my best friend and we made our own tye dyed shirts and ironed on our home made logos, as we have done many a time before. This time the transfers just would not stick! We made three shirts and the large logo on the back is shredded and ripped after one wear. The small logo on the front has pretty much just lifted off...we have no idea why. We have not done anything different and normally get great results. We are so sad!!!
I've had no problems with this product so far. I used it to print some graphics onto non-stretch 100% cotton fabric. My fabric was a blue color, and the color still came through really well. I followed the ironing instructions closely, and everything went smoothly - I was able to easily peel the backing away after letting the transfer cool for 2 - 3 minutes. I did notice that the transfer appeared slightly shiny on the fabric. Also, I was happiest with the results when I trimmed the paper as close as possible to the edge of the graphic I was transferring . I've washed (cold water) and dried (low heat) the products a few times, and am happy to report that they have held up really well. No cracking, fading or bleeding.
First time using this product and the results were pretty good. Even with an inkjet the color is a little off (that could also be because I was transferring onto raw natural canvas with a gesso coat). There was a tiny bit of cracking on one side of the image but oh well. Next time I'll do a couple of passes in the opposite direction. Please read the instructions completely. YOU MUST PREP YOUR SURFACE AND TRANSFER ITEM. Iron your surface. The ironing board, towel or what have you. It MUST be dry.
I used this to Iron Photos of my parents through the past 60 years and had the cloth put on a quilt. They only think I have an Issue with really isn't with the product but that I don't have the strength to press down on the iron for as long and as hard that is needed. The quilt was a hit the woman who put it together did a great job and the iron ons looked good I will try other versions of the iron ons for maybe other gifts. Nice being able to creat your own.
My two girls (7 and 14) love these!!! They spend hours making their own designs, scanning them, and the printing them out. Their friends all think they are the coolest because they have such unique t-shirts thanks to you!