Cricut Patterned Iron On Tutorial

This Cricut Patterned Iron On Tutorial will tell you everything you need to know to create a super cute shirt in Cricut Design Space! Learn the settings you need for the EasyPress and how to create a custom t-shirt design.

We all know how I like patterns. In fact, I’m teaching a class on how to create patterns in Adobe Illustrator…so when I heard about Cricut Patterned Iron On™, I was ecstatic! This is a really fun way to customize a tee. With 9 sampler packs and 3 designs in each pack, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. It would also be amazing for throw pillows, tote suits, onesies, and more! I was excited to discover each sheet is 12″X17″, so I’ll have plenty to make some fun shirts for all the kids.

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My daughter definitely enjoyed her tee, and I also made another one for her cousin. I cut them out on two different patterns so I could mix and match. I do want you to note that you should NOT layer the Patterned Iron On, but you can use the slice tool to get the same effect.

What you’ll need:

• Patterned Iron On™ (I used the Nature Walk Basics Sampler)
• Cricut Design Space
• Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air (read more about the Maker here)
• Cricut Access (for some Cricut fonts. Check out my post on Cricut Access to find out more).
• Cotton T-shirt (black worked best for the Iron On I chose)
• EasyPress or Iron
• EasyPress Mat
• Scissors and Weeding tool will be helpful (you can get both in the Cricut® Tools Basic Set)
• LightGrip Mat

First, you’ll need to create the design in CDS, or you can grab this WILD t-shirt design. Here are the instructions for designing a shirt like this in Cricut Design Space.

1. First, create a new document in Cricut Design Space and add a new text field. Type the word, then select your font. I used Eagle Bold. Tip: To search through Cricut fonts only, click on Cricut at the top by the font search bar.
2. Click on ADVANCED in the top toolbar, then select UNGROUP to letters, then you can move the letters around.
3. Make sure the word is selected, then click WELD in the lower right-hand corner of the toolbar. Tip: See the full tutorial on Welding in CDS.
4. Go to Hide Contour, then click on the center of the D.
5. Place a star using the Shapes tool in the center of the D, then attach the design together.
6. Resize the design to fit the size of the shirt, then click on the green MAKE IT button in the top right corner.
7. Make sure you MIRROR the design!!!! 
8. Search for Patterned Iron On in Materials (and star it if it’s a favorite material).

To Create this Wild Tee with Cricut Patterned Iron On, follow these instructions:

1. After you send the design to the machine, place the Cricut Patterned Iron On on the mat face side down.
2. Once it’s finished cutting, cut around the design with scissors (be careful not to cut the letters), and weed the excess material around the design.
3. Heat your EasyPress to 340 degrees and heat the area with the EasyPress or iron for 15 seconds.
4. You can place it on the t-shirt as is or mix and match the letters and place on the shirt.
5. Apply firm pressure over the design with the EasyPressand hold for 50 seconds. Tip: If using an iron, use the cotton setting and hold for the same amount of time.
6. Flip the garment over and heat again for 15 seconds.
7. Allow the design to cool completely, then peel off the transfer sheet.

Next up? I’ll be trying out the new SportFlex Iron On™! So many possibilities!!

If you liked this, check out these other Cricut tutorials:

• How to Upload Patterns to Cricut Design Space
• How to use the Cricut Contour Tool with SVG Files
• Unicorn DIY Confetti Cricut Tutorial

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.