{"id":62040,"date":"2020-08-18T20:08:21","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T10:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=62040"},"modified":"2022-09-23T22:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:05:50","slug":"patchwork-tshirt-cricut-infusible-ink-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/patchwork-tshirt-cricut-infusible-ink-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Patchwork T-shirt with Cricut Infusible Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inspired by my recent patchwork clothing roundup<\/a>, I thought I’d put my own twist on a patchwork t-shirt project that conveniently requires no sewing at all!<\/p>\n

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This craft project is a collaboration with Cricut \u2013 This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n

For this easy project I’ve used a fairly new product from Cricut – Infusible Ink sheets<\/a> come in a range of colours and attractive pre-printed designs. They can be cut with Cricut cutting machines, or even by hand.<\/p>\n

I’m always coming up with ways to reduce craft supply waste. This patchwork t-shirt project is an ideal way to utilize little scraps of Infusible Ink sheets left over from other bigger projects.<\/p>\n

Instead of sewing little scraps of fabric together to make a design, I’ve put a twist on the traditional patchwork block and pieced it together with colourful Infusible ink sheets.<\/p>\n

Cricut was kind enough to send me some product samples to experiment with, and as I’d already made Infusible Ink Ceramic coasters<\/a>, I thought it was time to try making my own t-shirt.<\/p>\n

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What is Infusible Ink?<\/h3>\n

Cricut Infusible Ink<\/a> is a heat sensitive ink transfer product. The ink is built into a paper sheet that when heated to an appropriate temperature, turns to gas. The process of turning a solid into a gas is called \u2018sublimation\u2019.<\/p>\n

The gasified ink then fuses with the base material as it cools, dying it permanently.<\/p>\n

Infusible ink is a printing process that dyes the compatible base material, rather than printing or adhering to the surface.<\/p>\n

Base materials need to be compatible and results are most effective with fabrics that are rich in polyester. The colours will appear most vibrant on light or white bases.<\/p>\n

For best results, Cricut recommends using Cricut t-shirt blanks<\/a> as the fibre content has been especially formulated for compatibility.<\/p>\n

The transfer process will still work with other polyester rich fabrics, so feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand.<\/p>\n

You can find more tips for best results using Cricut Infusible Ink here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to make a Patchwork T-shirt with Cricut Infusible Ink<\/h2>\n

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Show off your love of patchwork by printing a classic patchwork block onto a t-shirt. Make it as colourful as you like, or keep it simple if you are a minimalist at heart.<\/p>\n

Unlike vinyl iron-on, the Infusible Ink design stays stretchy and flexible, making this t-shirt super comfortable to lounge around in.<\/p>\n

I’ve designed my ‘patchwork block’ in the cricut design space, but feel free to use your creativity and design a block of your own.<\/p>\n

You can even hand cut a design if you are feeling adventurous!<\/p>\n

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You will need:<\/h3>\n