DIY Heat Transfer Vinyl T-Shirt

Want to make your custom apparel or tote-bags? Heat transfer vinyl makes it very easy to make one-of-a-kind designs!

In our hands-on Vinyl plotting workshop T-shirt, we will go over the basics of vinyl plotting and techniques for vinyl application! You will get to make and take home a custom t-shirt at the end of this class.

Vinyl t-shirts are made with Siser HTV which can last up to 100+ washes, when following proper procedures. Have you ever noticed t-shirts with cracked or peeling designs? These shirts were likely done with Heat Transfer Vinyl. Follow these instructions below to make sure you let these designs last longer – courtesy of “The Best Vinyl Cutters”

• Make sure your design fully cures before you fold, stretch, wear, or wash it! It takes 24 hours for the adhesive to cure for a strong bond.
• Turn your design inside out to protect the design
• Use cool water – warm water works as well. Hot water will damage the adhesives and cause premature peeling
• Hang to dry, or tumble dry on low heat
• Avoid harsh detergents, cleaners, fabric softener, or dry cleaning.

**Please note registration closes 1 week prior to class**

Duration: 1.5 hours – please arrive early, the workshop will start promptly

Class Capacity: 2-4

Difficulty: Beginner

Age: 8+ Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Class Goals:

You will learn how to create designs, how to optimize your file for vinyl plotting, how to weed (remove excess vinyl) to reveal your design, and how to apply vinyl to flat garments.

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General attire:

• Closed toed shoes
• Long hair tied back

What is the age limit for the class?

The minimum age for participants is 8. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian provide supervision during the class.

Where can I park?

Maker Cube’s parking lot has ample space available. Should the lot reach capacity, there is street parking along 206A St.

How do I cancel or reschedule a class?

Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to info@makercube.ca at least 24 hours in advance of the class. No refunds will be provided for late cancellation, and a re-booking fee of 50% of the cost of the class will be applied to reschedule a class.

Processing fees not refunded.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the class for sign-in and to ensure it starts on time, those arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be able to attend. In the event of low registration, the class will be canceled and participants registered will be rescheduled to an alternate class date.

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