How To Make T-Shirts with Cricut

Hayden shares his favorite way to make custom t-shirts. In this video he will teach you how-to manipulate text in Cricut Design Space and apply iron-on vinyl to a blank t-shirt. You’ll learn how to remove material from around your iron-on image and how-to use a Cricut EasyPress.
Skip Ahead
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Manipulate text in Cricut Design Space
04:05 - Load Smart Iron-on
06:55 - Weed Smart Iron-on
08:20 - Use a Cricut EasyPress
Shop the Materials
*Cricut Explore® 3 - cricut.com/en_...
*Cricut EasyPress - cricut.com/en_...
*Cricut EasyPress Mat - cricut.com/en_...
*Smart Iron-On, white - cricut.com/en_...
*Weeding Tool - cricut.com/en_...
*Trimmer - cricut.com/en_...
*T-shirt
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[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Give this guy a raise! It’s the second time watching this vid. I’m sure I’ll watch it a few more times to make T-shirt gifts in the future so I’m saving it to a folder for Cricut projects. 🦌💌❤️📚 And I like this guy’s style of communication.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Yay! It’s this guy again! Good choice for Cricut ads! Watching the whole vid!🦌💌❤️📚

[@tinadice4917]

Learning a lot from Hayden! Love the step by step directions and explanation of the why and how. I’m very new to Cricut and it can be overwhelming. This just breaks it down and makes it seem less daunting. Still loving all the corny jokes and “down to earth” attitude.

[@hayleyschuler9142]

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[@caribbeansoljah]

He needs a raise!! Funny and informative ❤️ it!

[@Cricut]

He will be SO happy to hear this comment. :)

[@tamibuchanan1145]

Thank you so much for this! I had my Cricuit maker 3 for about a month in the box and you made me feel at ease about it.

[@sarahseid5674]

I am so loving your educators. Great teaching styles plus the education

[@Cricut]

So glad you like them! We are big fans of our Cricut crew over here!

[@naiyahp]

Just saying this is my first cricut vid that was less then 1 hour ago cool

[@brendashoemaker493]

Great how to! So glad I found you 😊. Santa brought me a Cricut Explorer Air 2 this year.

[@HandmadeDawling]

This guy is great!! Thank you for explaining the ‘mirror’ process. Love it!!

[@raehoward6394]

Love this guy!! Thanks, Hayden!! You made it fun!!

[@marnette5666]

Very easy - great tutorial. Just got my explore 3 for Xmas along with the heat press and all the accessories

[@gggggggggghification]

Love this guy!

[@jenniferbigelow5794]

QUESTION - if one doesn't have a heat press, can one use an iron? So, for example, with a 100 percent cotton shirt, could an iron set on cotton be used?

[@Cricut]

For iron-on, yes! You totally can. Check out the Cricut Heat Guide for more info.

[@kelvinlev8236]

Although there are some tips here for doing iron on, it would have helped to note in the title it was specific to the newest Cricut machine. Many of the “how to’s” are specifically for the Cricut 3 smart machine

[@mckeon1960]

The cricut maker does the same except you need to use a mat, the maker doesn't use smart materials as a maker 3 but you can use it if you use a mat

[@mckeon1960]

Hello Hayden happy new year from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Cricut]

He says to tell you he has a feeling this will be the BEST and most creative year yet for you!

[@therealdavidmatthews]

This guy (Hayden) is great!

[@TheCreativeDork5]

Can you make that kind of a T-shirt with a cricutmaker? I've been told that I can't cut past 6.75 × 9.25

[@Cricut]

Yes, you absolutely can. The information you received is probably regarding a different feature for our cutting machines, but this kind of design can be created on a Cricut Maker.

[@vanitysmirror]

Can you use an ironing board?

[@Cricut]

Totally!

[@MuhammadAli-xz2md]

Good video And you have organized office Where do you buy that behind you?

[@MsN2Pink]

What setting does the heat press need to be on to avoid burning white t-shirts and melting some iron on colors?

[@Cricut]

We always recommend referencing the Cricut Heat guide for whatever material you are using: cricut.com/en_us/heatguide

[@sherriestallings3616]

QUESTION...PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS. Ok so with iron on words, monograms etc. You DON'T need to weld or attach the words? Also, you DON'T need transfer tape? THANK Y'ALL SO MUCH!!!!

[@oseiammon4720]

No you dont need to weld or attach with htv and you also dont need transfer tape because it basically has something like transfer tape already

[@sherriestallings3616]

@@oseiammon4720 thank you so much!!! Had my Cricut for 2 years now and have made 1 thing. It wasn't pretty but I tried. I am going g to try this on a onesie. Tha li s again.....Sherrie

[@mckeon1960]

That is because he typed this in one box so it would automatically be welded if you did more individual words you stped separate or add to a monogram then yes you would need to

[@maikalbrechtx]

Too bad, no matter which foil I use, once I plotted the lettering, I can't get the letters off the mat.... I do not understand what I am doing wrong.

[@Jennifer85987]

Hi there, in other videos I saw that people use butcher paper on the design, before applying the easy press ... is that not necessary ?

[@Cricut]

Hey! With iron-on on a t-shirt it's not necessary. Sometimes if you are layering or if you use infusible ink, it's helpful for a better press. This tutorial would be our tried and true best practice for iron-on!

[@irelynncullen5743]

Can u just use the Cricut maker

[@Cricut]

Yep! Just make sure you use a mat when working with your material.

[@jilliej7]

Was this vinyl?

[@Cricut]

Hi Jill! This is iron-on!

[@jilliej7]

@@Cricut Name of paper? Can I use on explore 2, of course, with the mat?

[@simplesugardelight]

HOW CAN CURVE IT IN EXPLORER 2?

[@Cricut]

Hi Adlin! Are you looking to know how to curve your text in Design Space? If you are on a desktop/laptop you can use the curve function which is on the top bar!

[@mckeon1960]

@@Cricut you cannot use this action if you are using a phone

[@sandyallday7331]

All tutorials are for the bigger machines…it’s like the “JOY” doesn’t exist😞

[@Cricut]

Hi Sandy! Checkout this playlist on ALL things Cricut Joy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4Ozq2xpibqBjcU

[@mssherrydmarshall303]

Hi My first time here , Haden I love the way that you present yourself and it's so easy to do things, have you done tydie t-Shirts.