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DIY: transfer clothing labels

January 31, 2018

DIY clothing label

Add an extra touch of class to your handmade item by making clothing labels! Creating tags is quick and easy, all you need is a photocopy version of your logo, name or artwork, and a few supplies. Make sure that your artwork or text is in mirror image to the original format. If you've made one of our patterns and would like to make it look extra professional, you can print our labels.

These tags use a chemical called xylene from blender markers to dissolve photocopy toner onto fabric. When transferring the toner to natural fiber, it creates a wash-fast transfer. You can expand on this idea and transfer images to clothing!

making your own garment labels

Materials List

  • Photocopy of logo or your name in mirror image
  • 100% Cotton fabric or 1" twill tape
  • Xylene blender marker from your art store
  • Scotch tape
  • Thread

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Cut your paper tags from the downloadable sheet

making your own clothing labels

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Tape down your fabric or twill tape with right side facing up. Place your paper tag facing downwards, so the writing faces the right side of the fabric. Make sure to center the position of the label text.

Making your own clothing labels

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Now comes the fun part! Take the xylene marker and using pressure, colour in all over the back of the tag. Keep on using pressure until you have transferred the toner. Use in a well-ventilated area.

Making your own clothing labels

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Carefully peel away one side of the paper. Check to see if you have made a good transfer. If the image is still faint, tape it back down and reapply the marker.

Making your own clothing labels

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The fabric will be wet with xylene, just let it evaporate.


Making your own clothing labels

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To make your fabric into a tag press the top and bottom edges of your tag. Topstitch the edges. Now fold and press the sides. 

Making your own clothing labels

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Pin the label onto your garment and sew along the pressed edge.


Making your own clothing labels
Voila! Custom made clothing labels!

 

 

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