How to Do HTV Applique with Your Embroidery Machine - Ripaway Technique

Did you know you can use heat transfer vinyl instead of fabric for embroidery applique?  A lot of people don't realize this is a thing and once they try it are completely hooked! 

If you already have HTV at home from your Silhouette Cameo projects, you have everything you need to get started (aside from an embroidery machine, of course). 

This technique uses a ripaway (also called tear away) applique method that gives you a beautiful finished satin stitch edge - and it is way more beginner friendly than cutting fabric.

I'm going to walk you through the whole process from start to finish, including what all those stitch types mean why you don't need to contour cut your HTV at all! 

Sublimate on Cotton Using White Glitter HTV

Sublimation is great for colorful designs that would otherwise require a lot of cutting and layering - but it's not great on cotton or darks.  

There are a few work-arounds to sublimate on cotton - my favorite being using white glitter heat transfer vinyl!  This Silhouette tutorial will take you from start to finish so you can get a vibrant and sparkly sublimation  design on any fabric in just a few steps. 

HTV: Hot Peel vs Cold Peel: Everything to Know About HTV Peeling

Besides using the correct amount of time, temperature and pressure when it comes to pressing HTV, knowing whether to peel off the carrier sheet hot or cold is an important component to getting a successful press. 

In this tutorial, we'll explain the difference between hot peel and cold peel HTV and how to know when to do which.

Glitter Transfers Without Layers - Tutorial Video

If you want true full-color glitter transfers, layering HTV isn’t realistic — it’s thick, slow, and impossible to scale. 

DTF, sublimation, and white toner don’t give the same effect either.That’s why I use the Roland BN2-20A (or BN-20A). 

Designing for DTF Transfers with Glitter HTV Accents

If you want to give your DTF transfers a little extra sparkle or pop you can add speciality heat transfer vinyl like glitter, holographic or puff. 

To do this though you need to set up the DTF design ahead of time to leave room by knocking out the area where the HTV will go. 

This tutorial will explain exactly how to set up your DTF designs to add leave space for HTV. 

3 Quick Tips for Flawless HTV Placement - Video Tutorial!

Are you tired of crooked heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs on your shirts? 

Do you wish there was a simpler way to get that "just right" placement without fumbling with rulers and fancy gadgets? Well, friend, you're in luck!

A Must-Try HTV Vinyl Weeding Technique - Heat Press Weeding

This HTV Weeding Trick Will Change Your Crafting Life!

If you love using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) as much as I do, you know the joy of creating custom t-shirts, mugs, and personalized gifts. But you also know the struggle of weeding those delicate, intricate designs. 

The ONLY Way I Weed Heat Transfer Vinyl

Wanna know the trick that will make it easier than ever to weed HTV? 

It's all about your heat press...so read on for this pro tip for easy weeding! 

Trick for Placing Material on Silhouette Cutting Mat...So You Never Miss Cut!

You can place even small scraps on your Silhouette cutting mat and accurately cut them...if you know this trick.  

Read on for my best tips on making sure your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait cuts in a precise spot even when your material is very small. 

How to Make Glitter T Shirt Transfers

You can make glitter t shirt transfers without layering a bunch of glitter HTV.  

It's possible to print on glitter HTV with an ecosolvent printer like the Roland BN-20A or BN2-20A. And the best part is the Roland will also contour cut the glitter transfers for you as well. 

Can You Cut HTV with Silhouette CAMEO 5 ElectroStatic Mat?

If you've become a fan of the Silhouette CAMEO Electrostatic mat like I have, you are probably wondering: what can be cut on the ES mat? 

I have tried lots of different material from paper to fabric. But what about HTV?  Read on to find out why you can cut some HTV, but not all with the CAMEO 5 ES Mat. 

Secret to Storing Pre-Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl Designs

If you're pre-cutting a lot of heat transfer vinyl - filling orders, making stock, or making an elaborate design with lots of colors - it can get tricky to store the HTV before you apply to the surface. It's not always time efficient to cut and apply immediately.

Since nobody wants dust bunnies, hair or pet fur stuck to their sticky heat transfer vinyl transfer sheets...it's best not to lay it on the floor or stick it to a place where it's at risk for falling on the floor.

How to Apply HTV to a Basketball

Ever wonder how to heat press a basketball to customize it with a name or number? 

The trick is to apply heat transfer vinyl...but skip the heat press! This Silhouette tutorial will take you step by step on how to apply HTV to a basketball (but it also works for other sports balls). 

How to Simultaneously Cut Different Materials on Silhouette CAMEO 3 or 4

Did you know the Silhouette CAMEO 4 (or any other model) can cut different materials on the same cutting mat.

This could be different finishes or thicknesses of the same material like flock HTV and smooth HTV or it could be two totally different types of material such as paper and vinyl.

Temperature and Time for HTV Vinyl: Free Printable Cheat Sheets

If you're like me and you have trouble remembering temperature and time for HTV vinyl, I have just the craft hack for you!

You can download these free printable HTV time and temperature cheat sheets from So Fontsy for easy reference so you're never left searching for the right time and temp again!

Tips for Putting Heat Transfer Vinyl on Burlap

If you're wondering "can you use heat transfer vinyl on burlap" the answer is yes! Read on for how to put heat transfer vinyl on burlap so it sticks. 

To make it easier to put heat transfer vinyl on burlap, you want to start with a design that has a good amount of surface area. Designs with small intricate details have less adhesive making it harder to using iron on vinyl on burlap.

Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Scraps with Silhouette Pixscan

Wondering what to do with HTV scraps? Don't throw them away! 

In this Silhouette Pixscan tutorial, learn how to use the Silhouette Pixscan mat to cut even the smallest heat transfer vinyl scraps.

How to Print and Cut Glitter Heat Transfers with Roland BN-20A

You can print custom glitter heat transfers at home without having to layer glitter HTV by either sublimating on glitter HTV or by printing and cutting glitter transfers on a Roland BN-20A or BN-20.

Both of these methods avoid the issue of added bulk when layering solid color glitter HTV. I prefer the Roland BN-20 method because it avoids the common issue of trying to line up the sublimation print with the cut vinyl and the transfer isn't as thick. 

Read on for how to make glitter heat transfers with Roland BN-20A. 

How to Design and Apply Heat Transfer Vinyl on Zipper Shirts

Zipper sweatshirts are not the easiest thing to put heat transfer vinyl on - but it's definitely doable!

With a few tricks up your sleeve from this Silhouette HTV tutorial, you'll have no problem designing and applying around zippers.

How to Press HTV on a Baby Onesie

Adding HTV to a baby onesie can be challenging at times due to the thick seams, buttons and snaps.  

In this post, we'll share how to press HTV onto a baby outfit so you are successful every time!