Step by Step Directions
for processing V V Prints pretreated fabric sheets

  1. Insert, place or import your image in the software application of your choice. Adjust the size and change colors if desired.
  2. Print first on plain paper to ensure it is within the printer margins and has enough seam allowance. When you are happy with the image colors and placement on plain paper, you are ready to print on the fabric sheet.
  3. After clipping any loose threads and ensuring your fabric sheet is flat (if it isn't, roll the fabric sheet the other way or iron the leading edge flat so it will go under your printer feed rollers) insert it in the manual feed tray. For most front-loading inkjet printers (HP), you will insert the sheet with the fabric side facing down. Most back-loading inkjet printers (Epson) will be face up. If you are not sure which yours is, mark a test sheet and run it through.
  4. Print the fabric sheet by selecting File from the software application's toolbar and then Print. Click the properties button. Select "Plain" for the paper type. If there is a choice for paper thickness, select "Thick" or "Heavy". For the print quality, select "Best". Start with these general settings and experiment until you find the ones that work best with your inkjet printer. Click OK to accept the settings and then OK again to start printing.
  5. Allow the ink to dry completely, at least 30 minutes (for light ink coverage), normally longer for heavier ink coverage. Overnight is good.
  6. Use your fingernail or a pin to raise the fabric from the paper or tear the corner of the paper (only the paper will tear, not the fabric) to get a corner of the fabric to pull the fabric from the paper.
  7. Make a mixture of room temperature tap water with Snuggles (recommended) or All liquid fabric softener (with no perfume or special additives). Use 4 Tbsp per cup of water. I like to use a rectangular cake pan.
  8. Drop the fabric in face down and flat. Place it in all at once. If it floats, push it down with your fingers. Lift the fabric out of the solution within 15 seconds. Swish a tiny bit to push any excess dye floating in the water away from the fabric. Do not let the fabric fold back on itself.
  9. Lay your fabric face down on a towel on a flat, clean surface to air dry. If you are in a hurry you may carefully blow dry or iron it. (this is not necessary as there is no heat setting required). You can even put a towel on top of your fabric sheets and place another layer of fabric sheets to dry on top if you have limited space or are processing a lot of fabric sheets.
Once your fabric sheet is dry you are ready to sew, tea stain, paint, embellish, etc.

If you are looking for a different type of fabric, 11 x 17 sheets, larger rolls, or a custom size, please email us with your request. For large quantity orders, please contact us for special pricing. EMAIL US

If you don't have a computer/printer or if you just don't want to print the fabric sheets yourself,
we do offer preprinted fabric sheets..

To see pictures of what others have made with our fabric sheets, click here: Customer Feedback & Pics.


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