Sublimation T-Shirt Printing on COTTON with DTF at Home | What Works, What Doesn't!

Get the free cardinal sublimation design at jennifermaker.com/dtf-t-shirt...
Sublimation is SO cool, but the requirement to always use polyester is frustrating. A couple of months ago we talked about several different ways to sublimate on cotton, and I shared the cotton sublimation techniques that worked the best (and lasted the longest in the wash). So what if I told you I found ANOTHER way to sublimate onto 100% cotton and it didn’t require putting any HTV onto your shirt first? You CAN do it by combining a special film (called DTF film) and transfer powder. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you exactly to sublimate onto a cotton T-shirt using the DTF method at home!
Special thanks to Design Bundles' "HACK ALERT" video for the tips and tricks on this technique -- check out their video at • Sublimation on Cotton ...
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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
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* T-shirt - I used a Bella + Canvas 100% cotton T-shirt at amzn.to/3VEKvhz
* DTF Transfer Film - amzn.to/3VXaAs3
* Transfer Powder - For White/Light - amzn.to/3HjbLhe
* Sublimation Printer and ink - I used my Sawgrass SG-500 - heattransfer.ositracker.com/3...
* Heat Press large enough for your design - I used the Cricut EasyPress 9″ X 9″ - amzn.to/3h72Tkg
* Protective Paper - I used white cardstock and white uncoated butcher paper - amzn.to/3zB7FgS
* Heat Resistant Tape and Lint Roller - amzn.to/3bZThRP
* Laptop or Desktop running Windows or Mac
* Free Google account - to use Google Docs (free) for printing your sublimation design
* Respirator - amzn.to/3BfczjB
* Goggles - amzn.to/3UDRl5u
* Gloves - amzn.to/3iI7Kc5
* Apron - amzn.to/3utIcSq
* Protection for your work surface and any nearby printers or other electronics
* Design #446 - My free cardinal PNG design files (available in my free resource library at jennifermaker.com/library )
0:00 - Learn How to Sublimate on Cotton with Direct Transfer Film (DTF)
1:10: Supplies & Tools
3:14 - Get the Free Watercolor Cardinal Sublimation File
4:27 - Edit a Sublimation Image in Google Docs
8:45 - Prepare Your Area, Safety Gear, and Supplies
10:40 - Tip to Make Printing on Direct Transfer Film Easier
15:51 - Print Your Design Using a Sublimation Printer
16:30 - Safely Apply Adhesive Powder to Printed Image
22:35 - Transfer Your Design to a Cotton T-Shirt With Heat
30:30 - Design Reveal and Discussion
35:00 - Q&A on Sublimating on Cotton
36:40 - Does DTF Work on Black T-Shirts?
46:45 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[@sbsmith21]

A huge thanks to Jennifer for taking project requests and doing so much trial and error to help us with new techniques like this. Especially appreciate all the safety precautions so that we can have everything on hand that might be needed.

[@quinnfrancis1593]

Great video....very helpful....

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Hi, Jennifer, I was wondering… have you had an opportunity to do a wash test on the red Cardinal shirt? I have watched this video several times to refresh myself before doing this hack. It really does look beautiful. Have a lovely day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@charlottec748]

A year later I found this. I was looking at a video about DTV and saw DTF; hey, what is that? Of course, you have a video. But this is all too much for me. But thank you for being the best teacher out there.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@jenniejen215]

I've seen other tutorials that use their cricket to cut out transfer film but I'm waiting for you to do one because you're more trustworthy and reliable!

[@Kraf-TYaya]

Beautiful colors! Great tip about not allowing pets into the room while doing this procedure. Thank you, Jennifer, for showing us the mistakes so we hopefully avoid them!

[@Jemmyjo]

I really like “learning” together. It never fails, that no matter how careful I am the first time, I mess up in some way! I talk myself through things like you do. Lol It’s nice knowing I’m not the only one having to figure things out the first time. People generally only post their perfect pieces. You know what would be fun, if we all just posted one of our fails, so we know we have lots of company!

[@modfarmgirl5671]

I am so excited to see you cover this topic! You make the best tutorials, Jennifer!!!

[@karen3490]

The amount of detail and thoughtfulness in your videos is just awesome. Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you think so! ❤️

[@lindap899]

Thanks for taking this journey with us! The results are beautiful!. It seems like a lot of work, but maybe worth it. I'll have to try it. Maybe I'll become hooked with this method, or maybe I won't. Thanks again Jennifer and team!

[@sharonhouse2573]

How lucky we all are to have you. You do all the experimenting and make any of mistakes that invariably happen when doing something new so we don't have to...now that's what I call pretty darn lucky and downright cool! Thanks Jennifer!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! 😊🌻

[@cindyfoley4170]

I love how vibrant the colors are showing up with this technique. I will definitely be trying to make something out of this one. I have all of my protective gear and will have plenty of ventilation while creating my project.

[@babsh416]

I love these shirts. I need to get the supplies and started with sublimation projects. So many great and wonderful ideas! Thanks Jennifer and Team for this presentation.

[@melissaarzola5153]

Oh I have heard about DTF but have not had the chance to try it out. I am so happy that you were able to show us exactly how to use it and even showed us your "errors" so that we can avoid them.

[@allisonvanparis7868]

The colors are beautiful and vibrant. I love it. Thanks for showing this technique and showing the proper procedure.

[@ladynredmichigan]

I saw a cool trick on another video for melting the powder. they laid the paper in a cookie tray with a cooling rack folded over it and laid the press on the cooling rack so that you don't have to hold it. I haven't tried it yet, but it beats holding that heavy press over the print. Another trick I've heard is to wait a minimum of 24 hours before washing. Happy sublimating!

[@deannaquinn6819]

I was thinking the same thing….use a jelly roll pan instead of wasting cardstock to apply powder and then (after removing excess), put a cookie cooling rack into the pan over the design.

[@cindyboyer4484]

Great hints thank you

[@eileenmuccillo8047]

I noticed you only pressed 1 time. I learned to press it a second time after the initial press. Also, is it possible to cure the images and save them to press another time?

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I would think that the fumes would not be good for anything you actually put food into.

[@maribelgranados80]

A heat gun works well also. 😊 if you have a heat press ( the ones that have the claw handle types), you can lay it under it, while still keeping it open (top up).

[@gerryannbrown9645]

I love the bright colors on that gorgeous bird. Love the technique of the with the DTF transfer! Thanks Jennifer.😊❤🧡💛💚💓💙💜

[@kimmiebates3096]

I just love watching your live shows. You are a excellent teacher. I have an excellent understand because of your teaching!

[@sabrinamuckridge7355]

Love that you show us how to get the most out of our products to create all the wonderful things!!

[@melissal7984]

Thank-you so much for doing this Jennifer! Your channel is so helpful to everyone learning this. I'm so glad that I found you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carol-annridler3560]

I have the supplies and I'm so excited to try this. I'll follow the vid on the weekend. I've watched a few tutorials and I have to say you are an amazing teacher. Ty

[@cherylpence9353]

Hey Jennifer!! You have to be one busy woman!! This looks like a fun project. Gotta get those machines!! Enjoying the time you’re giving to us. Thank You!! 😊

[@pamelathomason3572]

I LOVE the Cardinal and the wonderful way you showed us your test assembly SAFELY! Water Colored Cardinal!!!!! You are greatly wonderful!!!!!

[@intentionalretiredlife]

I made several shirts using this method about a year ago. Most were for other people but I kept one for myself and wear it often. It has held up well in the laundry.

[@JenniferMaker]

That is awesome!

[@cindyboyer4484]

Loved information about sublimating onto cotton! I learn so much from your hands-on video lessons. I can’t wait to try this new technique with my new SawGrass SG1000. I watched your lesson on comparing the sublimation printers and I agree with you 100%, I love how fast the SawGrass prints! Thank you also for the safety guidelines, not only for myself, but also for my furry one whose always under my desk.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad!

[@illysesheaffer8858]

@@JenniferMaker would you happen to know why my rats would be coming out fairy brownish looking when doing this process?

[@mrsrustoration]

I am sooooo excited to try this. I just purchased the film and powder. Woo Hoo. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisadonnelly3542]

I am loving sublimating more and more with every video you do. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad!😊🌻

[@elsiegibbons7510]

A new project using new techniques! Learning something new today.

[@debt7178]

This is a pretty - cardinals are my favorite. You are a great teacher for all of us! Thank you

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[@lindahouck6269]

I watched the full version today and now your edited version. I can watch it again to learn even more! Now to get a sublimation printer!

[@cherylnorthcraft2171]

You truly are amazing. I absolutely love your videos and you have taught me so much. I was always afraid to start doing anything with my Cricut and I remember when I first found your videos. Now I'm making gorgeous shadowboxes, doing sublimation and wanting to get into DTF. If I'm ever unsure of anything I just find a video you made or even just Google your name followed by whatever I'm looking for and I then find your video about it lol. Thank you so much for your inspiration and this journey you have me addicted to 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 😊🌻

[@patnagel-naylor9576]

Can't wait to really learn this technique. I am sure I will watch this video several times.

[@pamelaharvey6539]

Thanks for this awesome video; I have watched it several times. Today I got brave and tried the DTF Hack. Very pleased! Thanks for a great support group, found the answer to a couple of questions there.

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy to hear that you got the help you needed!🥰

[@debbieellwood1310]

Thank you! Your instructions are very easy to follow.

[@josiecolvin6107]

Thank you for continuing to share with every one.

[@LoriJohnston777]

I always like learning new things! Thanks for this video!

[@carriefriess5399]

Thank you for testing this all out for us so that we can succeed

[@JenniferBaughman-lk3kq]

The colors turned out so good on the cardinal!!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW Looks Awesome Jennifer, great test you have done love how the Color's are so Fibered! Love the way you talk us through everything in great detail Thank you so much for another great video , hugs Liz ♥

[@elizabethhendricks7724]

Love it!! I have learned SO much in a skinny second 🎉 I’m subscribed 🩷

[@juliegayson7947]

Hi, Jennifer another amazing tutorial, i love it. Thank you.x

[@johnsscarlette]

Thank you so much for this. I appreciate all the testing you do so that we don't need to!

[@JenniferMaker]

It is my absolute pleasure! 💗

[@jimwebster-lk4yc]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You are a great teacher. I have learned a lot from your videos. Great tips great tutorials.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@karengates7154]

Love Red Birds. They give you peace knowing God is with you. Thanks Jennifer.

[@paflamechaser]

thank you for another awesome video. not sure i would try this but always good to keep in mind

[@blessedavila9480]

Thank you for sharing this! I love learning from you. ❤😊

[@sheristamps6722]

I saw another DTF video and they used the white powder first then the black powder after. Thank you so much for your videos. They are always so thorough and helpful. You are the best!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you and I'm so glad you find them helpful!

[@micp1876]

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[@connielillie1625]

Thank you, Jennifer for this tutorial. You made it so easy to follow.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so very welcome!❤️

[@belindahicks6137]

I always love your tutorials!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccaeast1046]

Very interesting. Cannot wait to get a machine and start some awesome projects

[@pennystoffel2162]

Thanks for showing us the good with the bad. Great to know what to do and what not to do.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad to help 😊🌻

[@Itzzmeevans]

Thank you these videos make it so easy to learn.

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! 😊🌻

[@helenallen1924]

Looking forward to learning this tonight!

[@eviele2200]

I was the one who definitely tried to print it from an inkjet and I got to ruin a few shirts because I did not understand why it wasn’t working since I didn’t have a proper printer or ink for the project. I learned so much from your videos! So I’m excited for when I get to start projects with sublimations and DTF! The more you know!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad I could help!

[@5Servidor]

You are so informative thank you for taking the time to show how you do it it's truly and greatly appreciated ☺️

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnaflint3092]

Thanks Jennifer and team.

[@crystaldeeds5266]

Can’t wait to try this!

[@chickenperson7432]

I have heard of this but never seen it in action. Thanks for sharing.

[@marinavitale8803]

Loved that you took the time to fully demonstrate how to safely use this technique. In the product used section, the DTF film and DTF powder are linked to the same product. The DTF powder is not displaying. Thank you

[@BigSister56]

Great safety information havent seen anyone else using this method thanks Jennifer

[@JenniferMaker]

Safety is so important!🥰

[@jenniferfitzpatrick3841]

Thank you!! Your excellent at teaching!!

[@donnabickl1870]

Love the video. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! 😊🌻

[@days3190]

Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. I've tried this and it came out great. I used my HTV RONT to melt the powder. Maybe a heat gun will work too.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@gerrywolfe2549]

Thanks for the tutorial & tips.

[@marianedesagun2163]

Love to learn all those techniques

[@marywilson4659]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@janellekm]

Thank goodness for you, Jennifer, I was trying to find some info on DTF that was easy to understand. I should have just come directly to you. 😀 Thank you for sharing this and all your very useful videos. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas Jennifer and a Happy and Safe New Year. Hugs from Queensland Australia.

[@lizethobando3519]

Love all your videos.

[@SarahGardner-vp8tk]

Can't wait to try this

[@kathleensharp27]

Love the video thanks for the tips

[@julieclapp1440]

Thank you for doing all the research so we don’t waste a lot of time and $$$

[@JenniferMaker]

Exactly! We're happy to help! 😊🌻

[@kekenunn6949]

I need this printer. Those colors look amazing

[@KeithRogers-uz5wb]

I just love this project wow

[@conniegullett9373]

This looks time consuming, but the results are amazing!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! 😊🌻

[@user-ve8ov9ty2n]

Little trick I use to speed along for cold peel, I have a small block of marble I bought from heat transfer source that cools projects quicker (bought it for vinyl)

[@JenniferMaker]

Great tip!💗

[@DebbieKuharski]

Very helpful to learn new techniques

[@MrRenoman2011]

awesome video Jennifer it will be interesting to see how it holds up in the wash

[@JenniferMaker]

Check out the results here. jennifermaker.com/dtf-t-shirt-printing-on-cotton-sublimation/

[@erinjando7758]

Oh so excited for this 🎉😊

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! 😊🌻

[@AliciaVanSant]

I'd love to see how it survives washing & drying. I'd also like to know if you can iron it afterwards!

[@lindsayluluraschke6146]

Interesting. Thank you Jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@allthewayrealtygroup8835]

I can't wait to try this.

[@JenniferMaker]

Hope you enjoy 😊🌻

[@virginiarector4376]

You are truly an amazing teacher. Thank you. I was truly hoping you were going to print with your Epson. Mine leaves roller marks and I see numbers people having the same issue, so Im still looking for a solution that truly works. Thank you again for all of your great content. The cardinal is very pretty. :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! You are so welcome!

[@janetsasser7767]

Love the cardinal!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊🌻

[@CherylJ2023]

I love this idea

[@brandibobandi]

Jennifer, an idea for the hovering bit: maybe make some heat protected stand that lets you prevent your press from touching the design and saves your poor arms from holding it in place as well. Would definitely prevent more accidents for beginners!

[@JenniferMaker]

that's a great idea🥰

[@Puamohala12]

You make it look so easy... I would probably make a big mess....lol Thank you for this tutorial!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@lyndahollins2881]

I just got my starter kit in the post yesterday, I only have the cricut heat press. thank you for this.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome🥰

[@makess58]

Love the cardinal

[@angelicaloaiza9739]

You are a Blessing 🥹🥹 thank you 🙏

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you for being here with me! 💗

[@debbiekolterman556]

Love this!

[@gailmiller5327]

Thanks for the great video on dtf.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@theresaseiden7832]

Love your videos

[@susiehiggins4525]

Thank you for the great info! Those black/dark shirts that we all love are still just out of reach, lol!!

[@Warhammerag1]

That came out nice!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@TedMattos]

Thank you, Jennifer! :) Just a note that the link to the powder brings us to the DTF sheets. :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, all fixed!

[@lilianavega6418]

You make it more understandable!!! So my question is if I can use it on any sublimation printer?! It doesn’t have to be the one you use correct?! I’m definitely running to get all the stuff together!!! Literally “ JENNIFER MAKER made me buy it “ 😂😂😂 thanks 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes of course!

[@theriangurley639]

Thank You dor this video i leaned something new

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad to hear it 😊🌻

[@HeatherHunterJ]

Ok that is lovely 🎁🎄🙏❤️

[@lindafeldmanczt3728]

Second time, so much clearer as to procedure

[@kathyearley16]

Love This.

[@lucyirvine574]

Thank you so much for this video

[@JenniferMaker]

Most welcome 😊