Welcome back to the craft room and today’s Yes I Can Halloween Shirt with HTV post. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to create another fun t-shirt. I had so much fun designing this piece using Affinity Designer on my iPad. The witch image and font are from my go-to resource, Creative Fabrica, but the broom? That’s all my creation! Let me show you this playful shirt—it’s one I’ll be rocking long after Halloween!”
The Images and Font
Let’s start this post with the font and the witch image. As I mentioned above, I found both on Creative Fabrica. The font name is Halloween and fits this image perfectly! I found the silhouette of the witch in a fun bundle with 32 different witch images. While looking through the many options I decided on the seated witch for my design. I wanted to use the same broom that I designed last Halloween for my Halloween T-shirt With HTVRont Auto Heat Press post. If you would like to use the broom SVG or the SVG I created the today’s project you can download them for free by following these links, Broom, Yes I Can Drive a Stick.
Cricut Design Space
After uploading the grouped design into Cricut Design Space, or the cutting software of your choice, check to make sure it is the size you need. For my t-shirt the design is 9.25″ wide and just a little over 9.5″ tall. After adjusting the size as needed, highlight the text and witch and attach them together. For some reason, I was unable to weld the witch to my finished SVG design in Affinity Designer. Don’t forget to mirror your image before cutting on the material setting of your choice.
While gathering my supplies for today’s project I realized I am completely out of Black HTV. I did however have a sheet of navy blue from a sample pack of Siser HTV that I purchased at my local Sam’s Club last year. I love working with Siser Easyweed and it has become my go-to heat transfer vinyl. Before I start weeding my design, I like to go over the vinyl with a brayer. This is not a necessary step, but it does help me in the weeding process by pushing the cut edges back down to the carrier sheet. Doing this extra step helps around letters and delicate areas of any design.
Pressing the Design
I am using my HTVRont Auto Heat Press to apply the design to my Gildan Heavy Cotton Ladies V-neck t-shirt. Siser Easyweed HTV needs a temperature of 305 degrees for 10 to 15 seconds. I have always had amazing results pressing my designs for 12 seconds. It is a good idea to cover your heat transfer vinyl with either parchment paper or a Teflon sheet to protect your upper heat plate. To save myself time, I purchased a Teflon Heat Press Platen Wrap from amazon. It fits my 15″ x 15″ press perfectly and lets me think about other things while working on projects. I will have a link to this Teflon wrap down below if you would like to pick one up.
After the press comes to temperature, I like to pre-press my shirts to remove wrinkles and any moisture that may be in the fabric. The design is then centered onto the shirt front about two fingers down from the point of the V-neck. To help center the design I like to crease the carrier sheet. Folding the sheet towards the non-sticky side, I line up the edges of the weeding box and finger press the crease in the plastic.
Before pushing the lower platen back into place, I take the time needed to adjust the shirt so the collar is completely off the mat. This will ensure an even press of the entire design. While I know a lot of people are concerned with the amount of clearance from the bottom plate to the heat plate of this machine, it really isn’t a concern. With a little bit of caution you can adjust your projects without the fear of burning yourself.
The Finished Yes I Can Halloween Shirt
Siser Easyweed HTV can be peeled hot or cold, but I prefer to do a warm peel. I have a metal tin that I like to run over the top of my hot carrier sheet to pull some of the heat from the design. To remove the carrier sheet, start at a corner and peel it at an angle. My personal preference to go slowly, however I have seen so many people just rip it off! After removing it, I like to press for an additional 12 seconds to ensure the ensure design has been pressed into the fabric. And just like that, your newest Halloween t-shirt is finished!
Thank you for joining me for today’s Yes I Can Halloween Shirt with HTV post! I had a blast creating this year’s shirt, and I can already tell it will be a staple in my wardrobe all year long. The navy blue offers a refreshing change from the usual stark black of my designs. While it may not be the traditional Halloween color, it still has that lovely dark vibe. I’m excited to wear it well beyond the holiday! I’d love to hear your thoughts: when you create holiday-specific apparel, do you wear it only during the holidays? Let me know in the comments below! Until then, have a fantastic week, and I’ll see you back in the craft room soon!
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