How to laminate fabric
Materials:
- Vilene Lamifix transparent film
- Cotton fabric
- Iron
- Cloth or another strip of cotton fabric
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Directions:
- 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
- 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.
- Cut the iron on film to size once it’s well settled onto the cotton fabric.
- Leave co 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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Cindy S says
I can’t seem to find the tutorial for laminated fabric. Was the link removed?
Petro says
Hi, Cindy! The tutorial is on page 2 https://theseamanmom.com/how-to-laminate-cotton-fabric/2/
Susan Weinman says
I cannot find your vid for laminating fabric here.
Petro says
Hi Susan. There’s no video for this tutorial, not sure what gave you the impression that there would be one.
susia joiner says
I am unable to print the whole article.
Petro says
That is correct, Susia! You are not supposed to print or copy the article as it’s copyrighted.
Sharon Lazare says
pLEASE ADVISE WHERE i CAN PURCHASE IRON-ON TRANSPARENT FILM. I LIVE IN VANCOUVER.
THANKS.
SHARON
Petro says
It’s on Amazon, here https://amzn.to/2KyLi3h
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Petro says
Hi Marjorie. Thanks so much, you just made my day! xoxo
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