DTF vs DTG Printing: What's the Difference and Which Is Better?

DTF and DTG sound almost the same, they're both ways to print on shirts, and the acronyms are only one letter apart. No wonder people mix them up.  

They are two different processes with different machines, different workflows, and different reasons to choose one over the other. Read on and I'll explain the difference between DTF and DTG, which one is better for what you're making, and how they stack up against the other transfer methods you've probably heard of.

Hello Fall Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and that means it's time for another free Silhouette Studio design file download!

Since fall is right around the corner, this week I have this adorable Hello Fall design.

How to Stop an SVG Opening in Internet Browser on PC Windows 10

If you're pulling your hair out wondering "Why are my SVGs opening in Chrome?" or some other Internet browser, you are not alone. 

But, don't worry - this happens to a lot of crafters and here's a step-by-step tutorial how to get SVGs to open in the right app or software. This tutorial will show you the steps on a PC computer running Windows 10.

DTF Remover vs HTV Remover: Which One Do You Actually Need?

We've all made mistakes on a t shirt whether it's putting the DTF transfer in the wrong spot or needing to remove HTV. 

Fortunately - you're not stuck with the mistake. There are different ways to remove a transfer from a shirt when you spell a name wrong or put a transfer on in the wrong spot or on crooked.  HTV remover will take off DTF transfers - I've done it. 

How to Change Thread Colors Mid-Project on the Brother SE2000 (Video)

Once you've finished a single-color embroidery project on the Brother SE2000, switching to multiple thread colors is the natural next step. 

Here's a full walkthrough using a two-color design with five total thread changes, so you get plenty of practice with the process.

19 Silhouette School Tutorials You May Have Missed In August 2026

August flew by and just like that, we're heading into the busiest crafting season of the year!

This past month was packed full of crafting tutorials and lots of helpful info!

Create What You Wish Existed Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time here at Silhouette School...Freebie Friday!

This week I have a design that speaks to every single one of us - Create What You Wish Existed! As crafters, that's basically our motto, right? 

Embroidery Machine Applique for Beginners (Cut the Fabric on Your Silhouette)

If you own an embroidery machine and a Silhouette machine you can combine the best of both worlds!

Can you applique with an embroidery machine?

Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Plus or higher will open embroidery files which means you can cut fabric applique with your Silhouette then finish the machine embroidery applique on your embroidery machine!

UV DTF Laminator: The One You Already Have Will Probably Work

If you are getting into printing UV DTF stickers, you have probably seen that the desktop UV printers all have their own laminator you can buy. And they are not cheap.  

The question I keep getting is whether the laminator you already own will work. I put both my cheap Amazon laminator and a cold laminator I had to the test to see if we could save you some money! 

EufyMake E1 Slow? Two Tricks to Speed It Up (Video)

If the EufyMake E1 feels like everything takes forever — reinjecting ink, print head cleanings, test prints — you're not imagining it. 

It's a budget, entry-level UV printer, so some of that is expected, but two quick workflow changes can shave real time off nearly every print. 

Why Your xTool Test Grid Isn't Working

Did you run an xTool laser test grid on a piece of scrap, pulled it out, and every single square came out looking identical.

The numbers are scored along each side and the bottom but clearly nothing changed on each test in the grid. 

You're not imagining it and your laser engraver is not broken. But your test grid did not test anything - it ran the same settings across the whole grid. 

Let me explain what is going on so you can try to avoid it.