Sizing Heat Transfer Vinyl for a Shirt

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In this video Jessica lays out what size design to use for what size of shirt or garment. To place your vinyl correctly fold your shirt in half both ways and press to get a nice crease vertically and horizontally. This is an easy trick to find the middle.
The Shirt/Garment design sizes are as follows:
Standard Toddler Tee: 5x5
Onesies: 3x3
Standard Youth Tee: 7x7
Standard Adult Tee: 11x11
Fitted Women’s Adult Tee: 9x9
Pocket Design: 4x4
Standard Sleeve Design: 2x11
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[@Seanscichlids]

Thanks for showing the easy way to line up the prints by folding, and using an iron to press the shirt down. That is my biggest concern, and some of the other videos have lots of fancy boards, rulers, etc. All those tools were getting confusing, and costly. I'm using parchment paper instead of your Teflon paper, hopefully it works good enough. I'm doing my first shirts this weekend with simple text on large 10-12 girls shirt. I believe 6 X 6 will be the best size.

[@ravenwilliams8984]

Ma’am way to go! This is the most simple video I’ve ever come across. You’re amazing!🎉

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Wow, thank you!

[@seasonsantillan4708]

You described the best way of placing the transfer onto shirts and where to place them. I love the fact that you showed different sizes and styles also!

[@ag.8166]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for making this! I have my first official customer who has ordered a ton of shirts. I wasn't even sure where to start with figuring out placement and sizing. This video gives me some hope 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks again!!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We're glad it helped you!

[@queensunnylol2700]

Great video. Firt video I seen that explains the sizes

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krich3g]

I wish I could like this a million times. Thank you so much

[@The1337Star]

Great video - thank you very much! Especially liked the part about how to line up the placement of the shirts. I was just eyeballing it before but your method kind of eliminates the guesswork :)

[@Expressionsvinyls]

That has saved me numerous times. And so easy.

[@angz2999]

Thank you so much this is a very good start also good for kind of letting someone know how big their image will be

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad it helped!

[@tinasitz6742]

Thanks for the information. I struggle with the correct size design for the right size shirt.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It comes down to person preference, but the guidlines are a good place to start. Check out the vinyl sizing and application chart on this page: expressionsvinyl.com/machine-settings/

[@ginahdz8624]

Simply brilliant!! Thank you so much this is the best tip ever!

[@marielaluna2039]

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[@sherronwalker3749]

This was right on time. Now I can have my shirts done by morning. TFS 😘

[@MomHarper]

Thank you! I have so much trouble deciding on how to size fonts.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It can be tricky! Hopefully this helps our for future projects. :)

[@JL-il6vk]

Thank you so much. I find your videos most informative. This is exactly what i need to do my first tshirts. Thank you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We're so glad to hear it helped.

[@christybrown6551]

Love your store, products, videos and customer service!

[@afreedomwriter]

Helpful. I always double check myself.

[@cherylcabell3501]

Thank you I have always had a problem with this I still struggle with 5x and 6x yes I have big men in my family.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are so welcome!

[@damarisortiz1191]

I love your videos. They are very helpful. I also ordered vinyl from your site before. Thank you so much.

[@chancybyford]

I will be referring to this video, when I do Christmas shirts. Thank you.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are welcome!

[@jeanbethea4750]

Thank you great tips on different sizes ...have a great day

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are welcome! www.expressionsvinyl.com

[@ladyleophx]

Great video chica!!!!

[@juliesteed7661]

Thanks Jessica! This was great information!

[@lakeshiabrooks7529]

Awesome tips! Thanks!

[@praiseworthy24]

thanks for sharing. I made my first shirt with your help!😆😆😆

[@sweettinz2401]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@SouthernArtist77]

Very helpful, thank you so much, I’m doing two shirts right now and I was looking for exactly this.

[@borders40]

OMG thank you sooo much.... I've been looking for this answer for a week...

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Wahoo!!! Glad you found this!

[@terrellborders7007]

I"m getting ready to do a adult small would that be in the range of an youth medium?

[@kelseydecker9165]

VERY HELPFUL!!!!!!

[@jennifervogel4841]

Helped me out!! Thank you!!!

[@djmickeyTV]

Great Info Thanks

[@cloverbaptistchurch8901]

Thank you, this was a big help

[@altheascott7279]

Thanks, that was a lot of help.

[@bernielove49]

Thank you so much this was very helpful.

[@cathydavis6355]

This was amazing, thank you so much for sharing,.

[@sherylferguson1057]

Genius!!!! Thank you!!!

[@andreapowell5451]

Thank you for the help!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You're Welcome!

[@madisonbruhns]

THANK YOU!!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You're welcome!

[@Craftybowladychannel]

Thanks

[@naomigillespie9906]

thanks as always awesome tutorial

[@kctsp6631]

Very helpful thank you

[@fredshannonbowen6695]

This is great information! Thank you for sharing!! I love these "how-to" videos!! Please keep them coming!

[@designhub360customtshirtsa3]

Thank you!!!

[@lexieno8006]

Thank you so helpful!

[@rnguyen2516]

What size ladies shirt was that? This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It was an Adult Small

[@christophersmithermanii1150]

Great video! Thank you!

[@sharitalumpkin9734]

Thank you for this 🤗🤗🤗

[@jpringle8981]

Best size for 2x and 3x tshirts

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We would suggest using a couple of pieces of paper to see which is a better size.

[@2129yaya]

Thank you so much it helps a lot

[@carlapresley0325]

Thank you so much new at this very helpful again Thank you

[@flourishbymamakazorae5707]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Searching4Knowledge]

Thank you

[@curiouslycraftycreations]

Thank you!

[@tonyataylor8781]

Great thanks

[@DivineSoul999]

Thank you!!

[@coffeecatcrochet]

I like text on a tshirt often without an image. What's the best way to get all my words straight? I really appreciate these videos they are incredibly helpful to a newbie like me! thank you :)

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, one way we have used it by pressing the shirt before you actually start to iron anything on to it. Fold it in half length wise and press. That will give you a crease from top to bottom. The you fold it right under the arms and press there as well. This one will give you a crease from left to right. Hopefully that helps!

[@yusuflawalshehu2133]

Thanks really appreciate with your tutorials, and it works for me What if i want do it at the lowest back of the shirts

[@sawgang9248]

Love it

[@brendaflanigan5686]

You mentioned printing out the design before cutting. How would you do that on a cricut explore air 2? Thank you!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You would able to use the print and cut option to print it on a piece of paper.

[@nicoledickel4360]

I have a question. When making a shirt say with more than 2 lines how big should the actual letters be not the design itself. Thanks 😊

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You can make each line, or each word, a different size. Adjust as needed to stay within the final design size range desired for the project.

[@taschausta]

This was just want I've been looking for. I've seen guides photos on Pinterest but SEEING this in a video really made is sink in. ******???????? Curious, on a TSHIRT for ladies/ girls, (or men) with hair that falls past or over the shoulders, how far down would you put a design on the back?? Talking about the area referred to on a mans dress shirt called the YOKE (area between the collar and the hang loop).

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Typically, they will go 5.5 inch to 6 inch down. You can always lay the design out on the shirt before pressing to see if it looks good for the shirt and decal you have.

[@angiealmanza4207]

What about a design on the back of shirts? Would you use the same sizing as the front?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Ah I didn't think of that! I would fold it in half to measure down the middle and then go down 6" or so from the neckline.

[@MoneySavingCouponGal]

Thank you! ;)

[@therealgoldenchild83]

Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing! @VinylCreations where did you get your Flat Hot Iron at?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, we have a Hamilton Beach iron that you can get at Walmart. You can use almost any type of iron, just watch the amount of holes in it and try to find one that doesn't have as many.

[@Redheadnana]

I have a question? A friend wants me to make bachelor shirts for a party. size ranges L to XXL. Im using a 3 line phrase on the back, how big should it be? And they want the words "grooms crew"on the front. Would it look o.k. to put that across the front? And how big and where should it be? Or should I make it a left chest logo? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Debbie, there really isn't a hard set rule on the sizing that things need to be. With the larger shirts you do want to make it big enough that it is in proportion to the shirt but still within the size of vinyl you are working with. For the front logo a good spot is center chest. Where it is just one line of text you do not want it too high but on men, right across the chest is great. If you are still worried about where exactly to put it the left pocket logo is a great location as well. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@vivianshort6498]

When you folded the transfer to get the center of it, did you place that center on the center of your pressed lines or did you just center the half way line? Thanks.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Vivien, we centered it on the fold line of the tshirt. But you could center it that way or move it to the location that you want it. Creasing it just helps you know the center and give you an idea on where to place it. Hopefully this helps. www.expressionsvinyl.com

[@teresawebb5374]

Why type of heat press machine you have. I am researching to hopefully buy one. Thank you.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Here are the heat presses we use! expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/

[@shenanigans8799]

I have a dumb question, when I use this method, which I always do, whey is there a difference in measurements from the center to each of sleeves? For instance, from the center line to the right sleeve it could measure 6" and from the center to the left sleeve it could measure 6 1/4 ". Does that matter?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, sometimes that is just how the shirt was made. It could be slightly off due to the seams or collar not being centered. You could adjust it slightly to account for that if you would like so that it doesn't appear off center.

[@angellashbaugh3816]

Do you have a video on what size the back should be on a shirt or is it the same ?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You will go with the same sizes on the back also.

[@charliesamples6856]

Hi. lovely video and the information is very helpful. I do have a question about printing on long sleeves (sweatshirt in particular, tee shirt), what size do you recommend ? example 2''x11" or 4''11" .

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, it really depends on how big you want it to look on the sleeve. For most though, we recommend a 2 x 11. Here is a link to all of our machine settings as well as the size guide. expressionsvinyl.com/machine-setting.html

[@kiacaraway6098]

How did you do that design? Like with the background and the letters being the color of the particular shirt?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

She weeded out the words, when applied it will show the color of the shirt in the weeded areas.

[@danafaucette7554]

I'm a little confused with the sleeve placement. Are you folding in half straight from the shoulder seam? Thanks!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Dana, yes, it's folded flat from the shoulder seam. Hopefully that helps. Let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@laverngordon]

What size you would recommend to cut a design for a 6T hoodie?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Check out our vinyl sizing chart! expressionsvinyl.com/machine-settings/

[@barbra429]

I wasn't able to take a good look at the purpose of making the under arms fold line, can someone explain this please.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It helps to center the image on the shirt.

[@abbriallas.6957]

Someone wants to add their name to a shirt that’s already made, How do you match the size of the letters that’s on the shirt?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We would suggest measuring the letters that are already on the shirt so that you can match the size.

[@ravenbenjamin2254]

What measurement would you do on the front of the long sleeve shirt?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It really depends on the size of the shirt. Here's a helpful guide expressionsvinyl.com/machine-settings/

[@bethhayden7577]

Excellent! Great help! Where is a good t-shirt supplier? Like fitted women's tees?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Beth, I usually buy mine at Hobby Lobby. I don't buy very many and it is convenient for me. There are a lot of places online you are needing to buy in bulk. I also keep my eye out at Target and WalMart, they sometimes have a good variety as well.

[@bethhayden7577]

Expressions Vinyl Thank you!

[@lowkeygab8691]

im have to do a 2Xl shirt and im just printing from a home printer on to a heat transfer and feel like its to small what type of printer materials are you using ?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Printable heat transfer does have a smaller print size than the easyweed vinyl. This is Easyweed vinyl: expressionsvinyl.com/heat-transfer-vinyl/siser-heat-transfer-vinyl/siser-easyweed-heat-transfer-vinyl/

[@ady22us]

Thanks for the tip. But in new and dies this also apply for the letters on a shirt? What size letters on a shirt? I'm making a shirt for my church but have different size shirt😕, how do I know the size if the letter according to the size of shirt.? My understanding on this video was a square size for designs.. Sorry I'm new thanks again

[@ady22us]

Sorry spell check on my phone is rediculous.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, we have a great page that will tell you the different sizes for a shirt. Here is a link to it - expressionsvinyl.com/machine-setting.html

[@deborahgriffin8270]

Any guidelines for placement on the back of shirts

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Deborah, it depends on the size of the shirt. You want it to be low enough that it isn't right there on the neckline but also high enough that it is placed in the center of the back. A general rule of thumb would be to place it about at the shoulder blade. From there you can align it in the center. Hopefully that helps a little.

[@juliecottingham2004]

I am new to HTV and have started making shirts. So you place the center of the vinyl you crease with the center of the shirt that is creased. I saw in the video but wanted to make sure. Is this for all shirt sizes? The pocket and the back of shirts I am still not sure if I am placing them correctly. I have seen other sites and they are all different and some confusing. Thanks for great videos and great products

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Julie, you are correct, you will line the crease up on the vinyl with the crease on the shirt. I would work with all shirt sizes. If you ever are wondering about a how size or placement would look, you can always cut the design out of paper or cardstock and use it as a guide. You can adjust the design from there.

[@juliecottingham2004]

@@Expressionsvinyls Thank you for your quick response! Does that go for pocket placement and the back of shirts as well?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

@@juliecottingham2004 Yes, it would apply to these as well.

[@reneemilliman8007]

What about if its just a one line. How long and wide

[@Expressionsvinyls]

That all depends on how long or wide you want your saying to be!

[@serenitystudio17]

What about an xs and small adult shirt? Would they be smaller than the 11x11?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Adjust to personal taste. 7" x 7" to 8" x 8" depending on if it is loose fitting or fitted.

[@janeypumphrey9266]

Great tips! Where is a good place to get tshirts?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Janey, I don't do a ton of t-shirts, so I usually use the ones from Hobby Lobby. They are great quality and are cheap. There are a lot of places to buy them in bulk online.

[@janeypumphrey9266]

Thank you... I don't need a lot. I just would like to buy some for gifts for the grandkids. :-)

[@sharongraves1904]

I purchase most of mine from WalMart. Hanes makes a great shirt. Garanimals for kiddos. Cheap and easy to access. I have found Gildan shirts at the dollar stores as well.

[@summervilla5497]

What type of heat press do you use?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

I am using the Siser 11x14. expressionsvinyl.com/red-siser-digital-clam-11-x-15.html I love that it has a digital tempature and I can set a timer! The heat coils are really close together so it has nice even heat.

[@georgiablair8399]

Why did you use the multi use paper with the carrier sheet?

[@irmern]

I am not affiliated with this site but if this helps....it is always a good idea to use a teflon sheet or something over the carrier sheet. It will prevent accidents in the future.

[@cindiperron]

do you have a printable chart with all these guidelines by any chance ? :)

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We do! facebook.com/expressionsvinyl/photos/a.208317889200676.57089.111083715590761/1418552211510565/?type=3&theater

[@niclov2000]

I’m using cricut design space, so in design space do I adjust my design to 3x3 for instance like for the onesizes?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Nicole, yes, just adjust your design to match the sizing you are wanting to work with. Hopefully this helps. www.expressionsvinyl.com

[@niclov2000]

so for the adult size shirt, which mat do you use? the 12x24?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Nicole, yes, if your image is larger than the 12 x 12 size of your mat then you can move to the larger mat. If you have the Explore, Explore One, Explore Air or Air 2 then you can actually cut your vinyl without a mat. Here is a link to that video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mquXfqqceaudsLs

[@cathyfertittalippe2751]

What size design for a women's v neck tshirt? (size m)

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We would recommend laying a 9x9 or a 10x10 piece of paper on the shirt to see what works best.

[@t3ddyb3ar22810]

Whats the name of the vinyl/number your using which ones are for shirts ?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

I am using Siser HTV (heat transfer vinyl). It comes in lots of different types. On these shirts, I am using the Easyweed. expressionsvinyl.com/heat-transfer-vinyl.html

[@aureliomartinezjr8328]

What about PX for the shirts? Thanks

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It's really personal preference. You can measure on the shirt to see which size you like best.

[@commentress]

i have a 2xl that I need to put my design on, however I am not sure how big I should go. What would be the standard size for a 2xl? Please help!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hello, the standard size for an adult t shirt is 11x11, however, this can vary depending on the design. You can start with these measurements and cut the design out with paper as a guide and adjust the design as needed for the extended and smaller sizes.

[@elizaivey9017]

Expressions Vinyl How many inches would you go down in a XXL shirt? Since they are so much bigger then other shirts would we need to stay at about 3 fingers down or go further down on the shirt? Also, how big would you make the design?

[@ag1139]

How do you heat press the front and back of a shirt?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

One at a time and make sure both sides have something protecting them when you are pressing. A sheet of our multi use paper would work great. expressionsvinyl.com/12x20-multi-use-paper.html

[@ag1139]

Expressions Vinyl oh ok, I thought the heat from the 2nd application would mess up the adhesion to the one you already did. So the multi paper would solve that problem?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

I doubt enough heat will get to it to ruin anything, unless you are pressing for more than 60 seconds. You could place a towel or something between the shirt so it doesnt get as much heat on the other side.

[@jackiecastro44]

How many inches do u go down from the top?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Depends on the shirt size. For a children's shirt maybe an 2-3" depending on size of design. Adult at least 6" or so inches depending on size.

[@Haloshornshaha]

What about Vnecks?

[@irmern]

I have found that V necks you want the top of your image at 2 fingers below the V and line up the center from the sides as normal

[@daniellebordenkircher6136]

@@irmern what size would you make the vinyl? I feel that if I made it the 9x9 for a women's shirt that it is still too large.

[@irmern]

@@daniellebordenkircher6136 It all depends on the shirt size. What I always do is make a printed copy of the image and cut around it , put it on the shirt, and see. It's cheaper than ruining a shirt or vinyl. lol

[@steven70k]

Hi I watch and subscribe ur video on youtube really like ur video I have a question am trying start a tshirt business I wonder can we design disney on tshirt do u need license for that thanks so much

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Disney would be a great source for that information

[@AlohaHarleySMG]

Soooo, wait you don't need to wash a new clothing item first?!?! I thought you needed to wash the clothing item (and dry without fabric softener) to remove all the chemicals and stuff from the fabric so the vinyl would stick better!!! Please confirm, as this will radically change my process!!!! All these years I've been washing onesies and t-shirts and then fighting with all of the adjusted seams being crooked and trying to figure out how to center it when all the seams don't run even anymore!!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are exactly right. If you are having trouble with your HTV sticking I would wash before. Different clothing companies have different processes. There is no way to tell if it has been treated with something that will affect the htv sticking. I recommend it especially if you are selling these just to insure the best result as possible. I hate ironing but also ironing the entire shirt to get it as flat as possible helps. :)

[@virginiamadison152]

Hi that was great. can you do leggings?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You would be able to start with the size that is on the sleeve and adjust it to the size you are needing for the leggings.

[@laverngordon]

What size you would recommend to cut a design for a 6T hoodie?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Check out our vinyl sizing chart! expressionsvinyl.com/machine-settings/

[@laverngordon]

@@Expressionsvinyls thank you