Q&A for How to Do Iron on T Shirts and Make Designs on the Computer

Yes, you can use normal printing ink.

Ideally transfer paper, but you can also use parchment paper.

Using Photoshop or Paint, select the "flip horizontally" option after you have finished your design. Your design or text should now look backwards. Save & print.

Yes, you can!

No, regular copy paper won't work for transfers like this.

If you're using a cotton shirt, use the cotton setting. Otherwise, you'll want a lower heat.

Mine withstand around 100 washes. After that it starts to erode.

No, you cannot. You must use transfer paper.

You can buy transfer paper at art stores or even supplies stores where stationery is sold, like Office Depot, Office Max, etc. Large box or department stores may sell the paper too.

Yes, as long as the fabric is consistent with the fabric compatibility listed on the transfer paper packaging.

You can buy the transfer papers in craft stores, in most office supply stores, like Staples, or online from Amazon.

I don't think there is a specific app for text. As far as I'm concerned, you can upload a picture or text from an app on your phone, such as PicsArt,

Yes, you can use an inkjet printer but you can't use regular printer paper.

Yes , no need to worry. The colors will stay on the shirt (or any fabric you plan on putting a design on).

Yes. Say you wanted the word Gucci printed onto your crop top, you would need to cut out the letters because printers don't cut paper.

Yes, you can, as long as it is ironable. If it's not, you won't be able to iron on the t-shirt.

Cotton would work best. They can be found for a low cost at craft stores or basic level clothing retailers.

Yes, use normal/cotton setting on your washer. However, try to air-dry the clothing article rather than putting it into the dryer.

Yes, you can use a black shirt, just make sure that if something is black on the picture you want to use that you are fine with it blending in with the shirt.

No, adhesive paper won't work and could damage the printer. Instead, you need to use transfer paper or the transfer of the image won't work.

It needs to be an inkjet printer, not laser.

Yes. Just make sure you turn the shirt inside out to protect the image.

Yes but you have to save it then print it on the paper. Then follow the rest of the steps.

No, you just have to print it onto transfer or parchment paper. Just make sure the printer can print in color (and has plenty of ink) if your design is in color.