How to Apply HTV to a Tablecloth - Iron AND Heat Press

[@lorichapman6232]

May I ask what font?

[@stephaniedouglas8809]

do you think this would work on a polyethylene tent wall? trying to get set up for my candle events and want to swindle my way around paying $400+ for a customized tent 😅

[@ElleBeeCreates]

PE is plastic and has a pretty low melting point (LDPE as low as 105°C) so it would be a risky endeavor to me personally. Rather then risk it, I would suggest getting a blank vinyl banner and applying Adhesive Vinyl to it and hanging it from the top beams of the tent. This also future proofs your tent (in event of rebranding or upgrading and wanting to sell off the old tent), or allows it to be used for other reasons. You can get a 2’x4’ banner for about $10, or spend some more and order one professionally printed from somewhere like VistaPrint. Both options for sure save you from spending so much on a customized tent.

[@gapeach30316]

Did your letters stretch out when you put it on your table tho?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

No because this is not a stretch table cloth. If you’re using one of the ones that stretches, I advise you to use a front/back runner that drapes over the stretch one to add your logo.

[@gapeach30316]

@@ElleBeeCreates thnkx I'll try that

[@ElleBeeCreates]

@@gapeach30316 something like this. They come in all kinds of sizes and colors. But just so you have a visual of what I mean amzn.to/3VvfA9X

[@gapeach30316]

@@ElleBeeCreates I understand now thnkx so much for your help

[@chrystanightengale6674]

Did you use SportFlex HTV for this since it's a stretchy tablecloth?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

It really wasn’t a stretchy tablecloth. I don’t add HTV to the ones that stretch down around the table legs, there’s not an HTV that stretches that much. Your best bet if you want to decorate one anyway would be to stretch it first, then apply the HTV while it’s stretched. I wouldn’t recommend Cricut HTV either, StarCraft SoftFlex would be a great choice tho.

[@sincerelysandi]

This is a very nice thorough video. Is this a 16x20 heat press and could table clothes be pressed on a 15x15? Thanks

[@ElleBeeCreates]

You could do it in any size press, tacking it down with the iron first helps keeps everything in place while you reposition it in the press

[@sincerelysandi]

@@ElleBeeCreates Thank you so much for responding I enjoy your content very much.

[@itsjustlexxx]

I’m not sure if you answered this but what did you do to keep it from burning cause I heard it was harder to iron on that material?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

It’s 100% polyester, it handles the heat very well, no burning

[@wardaahmed4692]

Which material is that?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

It’s a tablecloth. Likely polyester.

[@MoThingsEmpire]

What is the height of your letter? And what instrument did you use to measure center placement for the table cloth

[@ElleBeeCreates]

I did my cut 12” tall. I used a lion edge ruler, there’s a link for it in the videos description. Thanks for watching.

[@rstuiber]

Thank you for sharing I have to make several tablecloths with dept names on them can I ask what HTV you're using? I wish I had a press it looks like it was made for tablecloths :)

[@ElleBeeCreates]

In this particular video I was using the house brand HTV from Heat Transfer Warehouse but I typically use Siser Easyweed. It can definitely be done with an iron! Just need to do more pressure for longer than I did here in the video so it will stay durable and long lasting.

[@rstuiber]

ElleBee Creates thank you so much, it really is a beautiful tablecloth I hope mine turn out that well. Thanks again for sharing, Blessings!

[@janeysanchez1357]

What kind of vinyl did you use?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

Gosh this was 4 years ago. It was just a rose gold HTV. I don’t remember if it was a specific brand.

[@janeysanchez1357]

@@ElleBeeCreates ok no worries thank you

[@sunnysidetreasures1527]

What material is your table cover?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

I can’t remember, but it’s linked in the video description, it’s probably in the listing.

[@TheWesleys]

@@ElleBeeCreates you said polyester in video 😄😁

[@ElleBeeCreates]

@@TheWesleys good to know! This was filmed 4 years ago so I’ve forgotten the specifics!

[@barbra429]

Can you share the name of the font please.

[@ElleBeeCreates]

The name of the font is Samantha, you can purchase it from Mighty Deals for $17

[@barbra429]

@@ElleBeeCreates thanks

[@kisapeoples6426]

What size is your largest font?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

In silhouette you can resize a font to be as big or as small as you want. I think I did this one at about 4 feet wide.

[@TruckerAbdullah]

How much do you charge someone for this 8ft table cloth?

[@ElleBeeCreates]

Anywhere from $35-85+ depending on size, complexity, cost of materials, etc

[@TruckerAbdullah]

@@ElleBeeCreates thanks