How To: Layer HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl)

 Hey Y'all!

This is a HTV layering project I've done on a Tee Shirt from WalMart. It's another clearance bleach fail, but I think the end project turned out super cute!

I chose this SVG from The Hungry JPEG by Bizzy Lou Designs because it was easy to scale down, and layer on my shirt while using up scrap vinyl.

Scrap Vinyl (clockwise from top):

The Paper Studio (Rainbow Oil Slick)

Craftables (Black)

Siser  (Purple Holo)

The Paper Studio (Green Foil)

Using a Cricut Design Space template to decided on spacing and size for the design.

Grouping the design elements by color. This step uses more vinyl, but makes placement when layering, so much easier.

Preparing the mats by color. (Be sure to mirror!)

HTV goes shiny side down on the cutting mat.

Time to cut!

Weeding out the design elements. As you can see here, by grouping the items that are the same color it used more vinyl, but everything stays in place. It makes lining up the design much easier, and to me is worth it.

Pressing each layer.

Only heat each layer for 5 or so seconds, then peel the carrier sheet and add the next piece of the design. Be sure to cover all design elements with a heat protectant sheet each time.

 Repeat all the steps, using the full time (as stated on the HTV directions) on the last layer.

This design was so easy to work with, and made for a great easy layering project.

Finished project!

If you'd like a more in depth how-to let me know in the comments below! 

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife