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Laminated fabric
Materials:
- Vilene Lamifix transparent film
- Cotton fabric
- Iron
- Cloth or another strip of cotton fabric
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Directions:
Prepare the fabrics
- Wash the fabric, dry and press well to remove all wrinkles.
- Cut the fabric to the size required by your project.
- Make sure you press on a hard surface so if your ironing board is soft, add something hard but heat resistant underneath the cover, like a bamboo cutting board
Iron the film
- Place the iron-on film on the right side of the cotton fabric, with the matte face up.
- Set your iron on the lowest and take the steam function off.
- Lightly press the iron on the iron on film just until it sets on the fabric then remove the iron.
- Cover the iron on with a cloth or another piece of cotton, set the iron to the highest and press again, in small areas, about 8 seconds per area.
Finish off
- Cut the iron on film to size once it’s well settled onto the cotton fabric.
- Leave to completely cool before using on a project.
- Don’t wash your newly laminated fabric or the end project, just clean with a damp cloth.
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Hi, Petro,
Thank you very much your ideas!
I has made a Blouse from a big Indian shawl. It’s my favourite in Summer because the material’s is very thin and pleasant in heat-wave. My blouse’s colours are light-brown and black, not really Summer colours but I like it.
Have a nice week!
Marianne
Great idea! Do you have a source for finding the iron on vinyl that’s wider than 17”? My chair cushions are large and I’m having trouble finding a larger width. Thank you!
Sandy
Sandy Lyn, I haven’t seen anything larger than this pack of 12″x59″ https://amzn.to/3iXeKwP but I’m guessing you could use any of these waterproof sprays for outdoor cushions instead of HTV https://amzn.to/3kDGYNJ
Hi Petro. Thank you for this article. I just want to mention something maybe personal. I am an old granny but I couldn’t get over how very attractive you are. Your eyes just shine and you look such a lovely, lovely person. God bless.
Thanks so much, that’s very sweet of you, Vee! You made my day :)
love your mask i made it for me to have masks that wash easyer and i think it will it fits better.
Thanks, Patti!
Can you laminate pre-made place mats?
Ginny, I never laminated anything pre-made but it might work if the tablemats are cotton & the entire surface is smooth and even.
I can’t seem to find the tutorial for laminated fabric. Was the link removed?
Hi, Cindy! The tutorial is on page 2 https://theseamanmom.com/how-to-laminate-cotton-fabric/2/
I cannot find your vid for laminating fabric here.
Hi Susan. There’s no video for this tutorial, not sure what gave you the impression that there would be one.
I am unable to print the whole article.
That is correct, Susia! You are not supposed to print or copy the article as it’s copyrighted.
pLEASE ADVISE WHERE i CAN PURCHASE IRON-ON TRANSPARENT FILM. I LIVE IN VANCOUVER.
THANKS.
SHARON
It’s on Amazon, here https://amzn.to/2KyLi3h
Hi Petro,
I am so glad that I came across your site. I read your postings I read and save them. They are right up my alley.
Thanks
Hi Marjorie. Thanks so much, you just made my day! xoxo
This is very informative! Thank you for your submission! I just published your post. I love all your crafty ideas!!