transfering pictures onto fabric using freezer paper

[@kathrynkrouse862]

FYI, freezer paper is used in the kitchen for wrapping meats, etc. for storage in the freezer. It can be found in the same grocery aisle with plastic wrap and foil wrap.

[@margaretf8934]

Loved your tutorial Sonya! Loved as well your Aussie accent! Can't say more as I have to go and try it while it's fresh in my mind! Thanks.

[@lgene7232]

If you print in black and white you can also colour your fabric with watered down acrylic to make it look vintage watercolour effect by letting the colours blend into each other additional washes will give a deeper colour.

[@Linda211]

This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@sharonmiller4275]

Sonya, thank you for sharing this info - I do use Freezer Paper here - We use to use it on the farm when we took a beef to market and had our various cuts wrapped and labeled to protect them from freezer burn. I also use it for lining dresser drawers on occasion. NOW I'm surely going to print my lovely pictures on so I can so my book with you. :) Thanks bunches and hugs.

[@valeriesmith3388]

Thank you Sonya! I've been wanting to learn how to do this!

[@littlesnippets1]

Great stuff, Sonya. For the fabric I use men's hankies with the edges cut off. They are made from very thin cotton and you can tea dye them first for a vintage look. TFS. Ger x

[@dimiaussie8035]

littlesnippets1 u

[@sharonmiller4275]

Sonya, Freezer paper was what was used to wrap meat and other foods that went into the freezer before plastic bags and other things were used. It's great stuff. I even line the dresser drawers with it. Thanks for showing us how to use it in another fantastic way.

[@roslynfrancis8893]

Thank you Sonya, you explained this the best I have ever heard, because I was never sure what other ladies were meaning. Cheers Lyn from Gatton

[@kathleenmurdocklowry5365]

Hi Sonya, thanks for a really good tutorial. I watched Irene's and learned a lot & now you've given me another option. And I already have freezer paper :-). TFS Kathy from Boston

[@janstok011]

Great tutorial easy to understand and follow. The cost of inkjet canvas is really expensive here in the UK and this works out a lot cheaper, I just have to find some freezer paper and I can then try it out Tfs, Janet x

[@dawnseekings5395]

That is very cool. Now I know what I'm going to do with my grandsons for Easter mothers and fathers day. Thank you

[@m.walters4879]

This technique has been around for about 10 years. You can also print directly from printer to fabric using starch. Wait briefly for starch to dry slightly, and feed through printer. You can also use a large spoon to the smooth the ink on the fabric. Gives a very antique finish.

[@dreasmom2789]

and don't think I would want to take the chance on damage in my printer. I would think after many use that would mess up the printer but who knows?

[@kimmysheorey623]

Mine got stuck

[@immistyblue]

Great Tutorial Sonia. I use Transfer Paper that I buy on Ebay, but I may get some freezer paper now and give it a go. Hugs Linda x

[@budsmith5]

Wow!!! Thanks for this Freezer Paper use with Fabric. I plan to buy today!!!

[@sonya555ify]

You are so welcome!

[@Scrimpingmommy]

Cool ... I have some of this paper in the garage will try it, I tried that tee shirt transfere stuff you can get and couldn't get the blooming paper off the back so this looks good thank you Sonya x

[@vanessabunnie9262]

thats neat and beautiful. i love all the images u picked. u have good taste. Jesus loves u sweetie :-) 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@Wanda6308]

Hello I am a new subscriber. thank you for the Video. I am from the USA

[@zosyd]

Thank you Sonya. I love listening to you talk and giggle. You seem like a very nice person. You're very sweet. I wish you the best. Thanks again :)

[@NolaHarris]

Another Fab tutorial. I have done this but had forgotten about it. Duh!!!! We use freezer paper a lot here when you have a farm and butcher meat you use freezer paper to wrap your meat to freeze. The wax finish helps protect the produce. You can buy it by the roll in the grocery store just like wax paper. Thanks Sonja once again love your channel. Hugs Nola

[@sonya555ify]

+Nola Harris Hello Nola the Freezer paper is not the one you use for food its one you buy at the patchwork shop or Fabric shops !! I think its called freezer because you iron it one and it freezers to the paper Lol big hugs Sonya

[@NolaHarris]

You can use the same thing you buy in the fabric store for the freezer, I have it is exactly the same. If I run out in the kitchen I just grab my roll in the craft room. LOL Double duty!!! Hugs Nola

[@craftylittlerthings]

Nola Harris if anyone is reading this and can tell me where I can get it in the Uk I sure would appreciate it. I've never seen it here....well I have but it had my butcher meat wrapped in it, lol I'm sure it tasted better than it would have copied lol Huggles xxxAnnxxx

[@carleensyzmanski2311]

Great Tutorial. I use Retayne color you take a container use warm to hot water follow the directions. I put some in plastic tub that came from hospital stays. You want to swish it around every few mins for total of 20 minutes. You can then safely wash and not worry abt bleeding.

[@dragonlord0666]

the reason it's called freezer paper is because it's what meat was wrapped in to put in to a freezer to stop to sticking or freezing together. Also this is NOT transferring a image, it's printing on to fabric

[@cverdun1]

Hi there, you can buy freezer paper by the roll and is was and is used for wrapping meat etc for the freezer mostly in the U.S. Just info lol x

[@burrumgirl1]

Believe it or not, Australia isn't that far advanced yet, we can't but it cheaply at the supermarket, we have to buy it at the craft store for about $13 a short roll at Spotlight. Australia, where everything is bloody expensive.

[@burrumgirl1]

Just heard her say she got it for $1 per metre, umm not where I went. Lol

[@jennygee9849]

burrumgirl1 I got it at Spotlight for $1.50 pm

[@annat.4282]

I get a roll from my local dollar store

[@amandascott-burton8843]

Dear Sonya, as always your tutorial is very clear. I appreciate you taking the time for this as it's a technique I've often thought of using as it's cost effective. Now I just need to find a shop that sells freezer paper. TFS, Amanda xox

[@ilovemytoonephews]

Amanda Scott-Burton you can purchase from grocery store

[@patscraftyhaven]

Great tutorial, Sonya. Very helpfull. TFS Patrizia

[@JUPANDY]

That is so neat. I'm going to try it. Will have to figure out which side is tp on my printer though but I have to try it.

[@happycluck4163]

Great tutorial - thanks! How permanent is the printed image on the fabric? Does it need to be set somehow if it's going to be used on a quilt or something else you might want to wash? Trimming the fabric to match the printer paper might be easier and more accurate with a rotary cutter. I would use a pressing sheet or parchment paper to iron the fabric to the freezer paper to get the edges nice and secure without gunking up my iron. Again, one could square up the final freezer papered fabric using a rotary cutter as an alternative to scissors.

[@brandythompson6544]

What a clever idea!!!

[@bobbianncook3470]

Hi Sonya, it's very nice to see you and I hope that you're doing well! Thank you so much for this tutorial, I've wondered how to do this! Thank you! I:-) I hope that you have a wonderful day. Hugs and many blessings... Bobbi Ann

[@Mumakinder]

Hellooooooooo Sonya Wow love this tutorial, ive so want to get some pictures to put on projects, now i know how. brilliant, thankyou big hugs Bernie xxx

[@aljohn]

Hello Sonya :) This looks like fun :) I am going to have to try it when I get my new printer :) tfs, and have an Outstanding Day :) amy

[@sandyp196]

nice tutorial. but I would have liked to see it being printed. freezer paper used to be called butchers paper here in the uk. it was used by butchers to wrap the customers meat ☺

[@loriseabrook1906]

Spectacular!! I cant wait to try this!! :) :) TFS :) Great Tutorial!

[@bluecatblu76]

Thank you so much. This will save me a fortune in t-shirt transfers. ❤️❤️

[@MsLeebee2]

hi Sonya what do you use it for if you dont sew things?? tfs

[@janenielsen809]

Thank you for a great tutorial :-) I'll definately try this out if I ever need to print on fabric :-) tfs ~ hugs Jane

[@seriouslyscrapping]

Hi Sonya, wow your way is a lot more professional than mine!!! I had a go today of sticking some fabric on paper and put it through my comp lol, I will definetly do it your way now, so calico is the fabric is it? and also where do they sell freezer paper? also how do you get all your pics on the same page, I would love to see a tutorial on how to do that I can only put one print and then turn the paper the other way and make another so 2 prints all up is all I can put on one paper, thanks for the tutorial, love irene

[@soniaguzman762]

Have you tried sewing with cork fabric? Cork fabric is new to me so I don't know how long it's been sold for sewing. I have started making bags and I would like to have an image on my cork. Have you any suggestions for transferring an image to the cork fabric? I don't want to cut it up (it's expensive) to put through my printer.

[@weezie4646]

Sonya .. how to make the printable image washable?

[@recycletchic]

Very interesting!! Thank you for sharing!

[@leereadman9940]

fantastic idea thanks Sonya

[@loujennings1553]

You said the paper has nothing to do with freezer, but years ago I remember my mother wrapping meat in freezer paper to put in freezer! Maybe that’s how it got it’s name?

[@ljdavis01]

Just a side note or two, muslin works really well. Also cutting your freezer paper first can be helpful, then you can lay out your fabric and iron it on then cut the fabric to the right size. You can also do more than one sheet at a time. ^^ I love this technique. Also impt step is to peel the pictures off the paper and soak in white vinegar for 5 minutes. then rinse and dry. The vinegar will set the ink so it stays and doesn't run.

[@sonya555ify]

Lin Davis Hello Lin thank you so much for telling me that I was a bit worried about the ink running I was am pleased Big Hugs Sonya

[@ljdavis01]

Yep not a problem. I've made project lables using this method. I love it.

[@sonya555ify]

I want to make labels with my name and hand made on it cannot work it out though

[@ljdavis01]

I made mine in Microsoft word.

[@sonya555ify]

thank you I will give it a go

[@sharonmiller4275]

I'm not going to worry about mussing up the printer since it's now becoming cheaper to buy a new printer then to purchase the ink for an old one. :) I know this is an older video, but the info was great. thanks again.

[@f6toomahf6toomah91]

How do I keep the colors when washing ?!

[@kateesbowtiquecustomembroi8260]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great way for making personalized projects. Can you use a heat press to set the ink that you did in the last step of this process?

[@gigsy4827]

Great tutorial

[@warpussnoluv]

Or propably wax paper for the adhesive, and material was calico?

[@زينبالموسوي-ن2و]

هلو سونيا انا متابعة لكي من سنوات اعمالك جميلة انا من العراق كيف الصحة 👍🌹

[@tinynorthcat]

Thanks for sharing your tutorial. I will definitely try this. I just have to get freezer paper which is not common here in Germany. Just one question: I read somewhere that freezer paper is reusable. So wouldn't it be better to first remove the paper from the fabric? You could reuse the entire A4 sheet and still cut the fabric in pieces.

[@sonya555ify]

Sounds great!

[@georginaledlie7444]

Hi, Thank you for this. Actually you can even wash it and it will be fine. I have a cheap Epson printer. Hugs.

[@JUPANDY]

Oh my heavens it worked I have some awesome antique prints on my muslin. This is so way cool. Thank you Sonja. They are so awesome, I love it.. Tried to get them on here to show you but it doesn't work. I can't thank you enough. This is such a great idea. Great big squish, Judy

[@jennyhackenberg3790]

did you try washing them. does the picture stay on the fabric without washing off

[@lyndadexter1404]

Thanks Sonya, This really gave me some ideas. TFS! Hugz~Lynda

[@theresajohnson957]

Great tutorial Sonya !! Hugs and More hugs

[@julianaleo631]

Lovely idea - thank you for sharing! Would this work with an Ink Jet printer?

[@sonya555ify]

Juliana Leo Hello Juliana yes this will work in the ink jet printer Than you for watching and leaving a comment Big hugs Sonya

[@jagonzalez3296]

Fantastic idea.

[@normamagnay6937]

Sonya, Thank you, thank you, thank you. I live in Northern N.S.W & have spent so much time looking in grocery shops for freezer paper. Now I know I was looking in the wrong type of shop. Of to get some. Norma

[@sonya555ify]

Norma Magnay Hello Norma , its lovely to meet another Aussie ,I am so pleased you can get your self some of this paper !! most people think its is a grocery item but I think its because of the name. hank you so much for your comment hope you have fun with your project Big hugs Sonya

[@RusticNatureReimagined]

Will definitely be trying this out......thanks!

[@angelikwan2707]

I like the idea i'ts awesome! I think it would be best to iron both piece of freezer paper and fabric first and then cut the excess on the sides after ironing so that it will be easier to cut that way it wont be moving around =) other than that you did a really great Job! Thanks for sharing =)

[@VLinas]

Hi ! Is this washable ? Do you set ink with iron first ?

[@sonya555ify]

you can I am sorry I have not washed so dont know

[@Kashazdesigns]

Hi mum!! I just want to say one thing....bloody ripper!! oh hang on that was two....if that works for you don't go waste your money on the bought stuff because it's expensive. I have the proper stuff but I also have the freezer paper too...so I'll be giving your way a go...I know my printer is a bit temperamental when I'm trying to print on tea dyed papers so I'm going to see if some of the other stuff I have might work better. It's just getting the paper to go in safely at the start....Thanks so much for sharing this....very very helpful....and if it works for me....money saving. Thanks mum love ya Shaz

[@weezie4646]

My problem is this is not washable ! Right ?

[@sillyeels]

Hi Sonya thanks for the tutorial, where did you say you got the freezer paper? I've been thinking about doing this for a while but been a bit scared lol. -Elaine

[@debbietucker9812]

Thank you 😊 Going to make my hubby a fathers day gift on a tshirt with him and his son on it. Hope he likes it 😊

[@jenniferpeters3748]

Thank you for sharing,Im going to do this for certain,Hugs from England xx

[@craftylittlerthings]

Jennifer Peters Hi Jennifer, I was just looking through Sonia’s videos and come across this one, all the time thinking, I don’t think we get that here. Then I saw your reply and your in Uk, I live in Suffolk. Did you try doing this? What paper did you use? Where did you get it? I have the usual grease proof paper, but that one Sonia has looks a bit waxy....is it. I know this was a year ago, if you answer, thanks in advance xxx

[@lisagilmore4589]

Ann Littler you can buy it online from Amazon UK, the make is Reynolds freezer paper £4.99 per roll + free delivery . Looks like Dunelms sell it too but it's quite expensive from there. Hope this helps.

[@lbfoss]

Sonya, lovely tutorial but could you tell me where you found the images used here. They are perfect for that vintage look. What words did you use to search for this type of picture. Are they from Greeting Cards?

[@glenysdreyer8637]

lbfoss this was my question too

[@اسماءسميرحاكم]

good nice sonya

[@اسماءسميرحاكم]

think you very much

[@Dennissiple]

Good tutorial, Sonya. Don't understand the thumbs down gang, though. TIP: If you can't find it in your local grocery store by the roll, ask the butcher in the meat department if you could buy some from him. Or go to your local butcher shop/fish shop. They should have it on huge rolls, and I'm sure they'd be happy to help a customer and part with some of it.

[@veronicagonzales7461]

Hello sweetie, by chance have you ever printed a personalized photo(s) on a scarf(lite fabric not fleece)?

[@shaunrish9516]

Well done sonya , this is not something i am interested in doing , I just enjoyed listening to you doing your stuff here .

[@normamagnay6937]

Whooo Hoooo! Just did one. Thanks again. Norma

[@nancyddaly6993]

A fantastic idea must give it a go

[@mariangies]

Don't you have to seal the fabric so the print won't come off when it's washed?

[@Cals-All-Crafts]

very clever tfs big hugs caroline xxx

[@leereadman9940]

that looks great l'll have to give it a try tfs

[@katekenny6363]

Lee Readman h

[@warpussnoluv]

You said the freezer paper has nothing to do with paper the whats the actual purpose,is it baking paper?

[@rose-mariemelanson7494]

Thank you for showing . I going to try it / Rose-Marie in Canada

[@madhvishah9588]

what is freezer paper.alternative. to it

[@glenysdreyer8637]

madhvi shah a long time ago I was told that The wrap that Reflex brand printer paper came in worked equally well. Don’t know if this is still the same.

[@FlippedStrings14]

I couldn't find the freezer paper available nearby stores what should I do....

[@enxebre64]

+PRAMOD GUPTA I found it in Amazon!

[@chickens6435]

If u live in uk u can get from craft store

[@craftylittlerthings]

Simple Life I'm in the Uk but I've never seen this paper to buy?

[@ginabrooker6595]

ISO- Waxed Freezer paper. Used to be that all stores carried the freezer waxed paper but not anymore. 😔 They changed to plastic wrap. I've spent weeks looking for the waxed freezer paper with no luck. 😢 I really want to do this so I can get the designs I have on 🎀. Does anyone know where I can buy this in the US? TIA 🌹🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ZombieQueen819]

New subscriber

[@dreasmom2789]

you're so sweet. Thank you

[@sylysyly9759]

Is the freezer paper wax paper?

[@sonya555ify]

+Syly Syly no it is a paper you buy at a craft or patchwork store it is used also for applique when quilting Big hugs Sonya

[@sylysyly9759]

+sonya stepto I live in Canada ...I hope I can find it...thanks Sonya

[@sonya555ify]

if not let me know I will send you some

[@sylysyly9759]

+sonya stepto how do I get your email ?

[@FirebladeCBR]

Why don't you iron the paper on the fabric THEN cut it out? Be much easier. By the way, freezer paper is used for wrapping food to put in the fridge or freezer, e.g. Burgers, sausages etc

[@naticristellavi8236]

Is it washable?

[@sonya555ify]

+Naticris Tellavi Hello I don,t really think it would be I have only used it with things you don,t wash thank you for watching

[@marshasteeds]

This is not washable. Definitely not meant for inserting into a quilt that will be washed! I learned the hard way.

[@garkky]

You are so so cute n bubbly..... Very helpful video for a novice like me..... Hugs and kisses

[@hazelmacca1005]

great tutorial, sonya, hugs hazel.

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

Great vid. Thanks.

[@daryllynn5406]

Very Cool!

[@debbiebrowne1821]

Thank you for taking the time to share x Debs

[@odouls779]

This is not transfer printing. This is inkjet printing.

[@sylviabrown6617]

Awesome

[@pattakim]

Thank you for sharing

[@merrymacmurphy]

I heard from a class I took, that if you spray it with vinegar and water mixed, then press, the color will set and be washable. Have not tried it yet though.

[@sonya555ify]

+Merry Johnson thank you so much I will give it a go one day T.F.Wbig hugs Sonya

[@redcaboose3054]

+Merry Johnson & Sonya Stepto.....I don't know if this works BUT Using vinegar to set the colors of brand-new clothing works great. When washing new clothing for the first time ADD your water, then your detergent in your washing machine. Then just before adding the clothes, ADD ONE CUP of Vinegar ( you can use White Distilled Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar, either one works) to the wash water ......After the first washing like this, repeat adding Vinegar to your wash about every 6-8 times you wash your clothing. I have some clothing that is pretty old ( 8-10 yrs ) and they look practically brand-new because I use this method.

[@brownbabycraftaholic]

Great tutorial Sonya :-) tfs ~Steff~

[@derandreaspetitjean3502]

ein Dreiminuten-Video wäre ausreichend gewesen, um die Info rüberzubringen.

[@t72trm]

Good video but video is dark. Need better lighting

[@jackiepeterson1329]

Thank you Sonya. I'll have to give it a try. Hugs, Jackie :)

[@gdslayton]

Dear Sonya, I purchased a copy paper template that I use to cut the adhered fabric/freezer paper the exact size to go through the printer. I use a rotary cutter to trim to size. I purchase the template from Nancy Notions.