Who it's for
When you want the design already done
No wording to think up. Pick a design you like, choose the size and finish, and the hard part is done.
A slogan tee that makes Dad laugh, or something for a birthday.
One design, in the size each person needs.
A plain T-shirt, hoodie or tote bag, sorted.
How to order
From your words to your door
The layout and wording are set, so I cut it as shown, in the size and finish you pick.
The size is the width of the whole design. A few designs have a box for a name or a year: type it exactly as you want it.
Weeded by hand, held on a clear sheet and posted in a stiff envelope. A couple of minutes with your iron and it's on.
Size guide
How big will it be?
The size you choose is the width of the whole design. The height follows the artwork. Tap a width to see it on a baby, child and adult top.
Drawn to scale. The chest widths are typical for each age, measured flat from armpit to armpit. Measure your own top to be sure.
Designs with several lines: 2 lines 15cm · 3 lines 21cm · 4 lines 29cm · 5 lines 42cm
The look
Matte, neon, glitter or metallic?
Matte is the everyday favourite and copes with the smallest letters. Neon shouts, glitter sparkles, metallic catches the light.
Colours for each finish are shown in the options on every design. Ready-made designs in glitter start at 15cm wide.
Got a heat press? Here are the settings
| Finish | Temperature | Time | Peel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Matte and Neon | 140-150°C | 8-10 seconds | Hot or cold |
| Glitter | 150-160°C | 12-15 seconds | Warm or cold |
| Metallic | 140-150°C | 7-10 seconds | Cold |
Firm, even pressure. If the vinyl starts to melt, drop to 140°C and shorten the time.
In the envelope
Everything you need, bar the iron
- 1Your design, already cut, with the spare vinyl picked out
- 2Held on a clear plastic sheet, so every letter stays in place
- 3Posted flat in a stiff envelope, so it doesn't crease
- 4A printed card with the same ironing and washing steps you see below
At home
On in about two minutes
Your iron and a sheet of baking paper are all it takes.
Cotton or linen setting, steam off. Work on a hard, flat surface like a worktop, not an ironing board.
Iron the spot for 10-15 seconds to smooth out any creases.
Clear plastic side up, exactly where you want it.
Lay the baking paper over the top.
Press down firmly for 15-20 seconds. Don't slide the iron, and don't overdo the heat.
Wait 5-10 seconds, then peel the plastic away slowly from one corner.
One last press: put the baking paper back and press for 5 seconds. It gives a smoother finish that lasts longer.
Got a heat press? Here are the settings
| Finish | Temperature | Time | Peel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Matte and Neon | 140-150°C | 8-10 seconds | Hot or cold |
| Glitter | 150-160°C | 12-15 seconds | Warm or cold |
| Metallic | 140-150°C | 7-10 seconds | Cold |
Firm, even pressure. If the vinyl starts to melt, drop to 140°C and shorten the time.
Before you buy
Will it work on my top?
A crossed-out iron on the label, or sportswear with a coated or very stretchy finish, means the transfer won't stay on. This is what that looks like:
Fabrics it loves, and fabrics to skip
Also not for wool, nylon, lace or leather.
In every order
A little heart to try first
- Look at the care label: an iron symbol is fine, a crossed-out iron is not.
- Iron the small test heart onto a hidden spot, like the inside of a hem.
- Happy with it? Put the real transfer on.
If it goes on a fabric to skip, or the steps aren't followed, that isn't a fault in the transfer. If the transfer itself is faulty, I'll put it right. This doesn't affect your legal rights. Returns and refunds
Wash and wear
Multi-buy
The more you order, the more you save
Mix any designs, sizes and finishes: a name for each child, or a top for everyone at the party. The saving comes off automatically at checkout, and you still pay postage once.
Questions
Good to know before you order
Can I change the wording?
Not on designs with nothing to type: I cut those exactly as shown. For your own words, use Design your own or the Iron-On Names & Text page.
Which size for a child's top?
Kids (15cm) suits children's tops, and Junior (20cm) older children. The size is the width of the whole design, so measure the space first.
Can I return a ready-made design?
If there was nothing to type, it isn't personalised, so you can change your mind up to 14 days after it arrives. Email me and I'll send the return address, then post it back within 14 days of telling me. Return postage is yours to pay. I'll refund the price and standard delivery within 14 days of the transfer reaching me, or of you sending me proof of postage if that's sooner. Designs where you added a name or a year are made just for you, so they can't come back for a change of mind. Either way, if it's faulty or I got it wrong, I'll put it right.
Do I need a heat press?
No. A household iron does the job. If you have a press, the settings for each finish are in the materials guide.
I spotted a typo after ordering. Can you fix it?
Email me straight away at info@denmary.co.uk. If I haven't cut it yet, I'll change it. Orders often go to the cutter within minutes, so the sooner the better.
It didn't stick, or the edges lifted in the wash. What now?
It doesn't happen often, and a second press usually fixes it. If it didn't stick, cover it with baking paper and press firmly for 15-20 seconds on a hard surface. If the edges lifted after washing, cover it and press for 5 seconds. Still not holding? Send me a photo of the transfer and the care label, and if the transfer is at fault, I'll send you a new one or refund you, whichever you prefer.
Why do transfers sometimes come off?
When it happens, it's usually because the iron wasn't pressed down hard enough, the top was washed too soon, or the fabric is coated or very stretchy. Checking the label and following the six steps avoids nearly all of it.
Found the one?
About this collection
More about Ready-Made Iron-On Designs
Ready-made slogans and graphics, cut from heat-transfer vinyl. The layout is already done, so you pick the width to suit the top, and a finish: matte, neon, glitter or metallic. Many designs still take a name, a surname or a year, like Mum Est., Big Sister, Graduation or a Family Christmas design.
I cut each one to order, pick out the spare vinyl by hand and post it flat, ready to iron onto cotton, polyester or poly-cotton with a household iron. No heat press needed.
If you can't find the wording you want, the lettering designer lets you build your own. For a plain name, see iron-on name transfers.
Made by hand in Lancashire and posted in 1-2 working days. UK delivery is free from £35.