Create Your Own Fabric Labels

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Hello again! I’m Shereece Nicole of Sew Hooked on Treasures back to share another tutorial to elevate your finished sewing (or yarn) projects.

I wanted the opportunity to create the exact labels I wanted, as many (or as few) as I wanted AND the sizes I wanted. Sounds like a tall order, huh? Well, not if you have a computer, an ink jet printer, some Riley Blake Confetti Cottons, wax paper, interfacing and a rotary cutter or scissors.

I’ve outlined the steps below with pictures to assist you. If videos are more up your alley, here’s full tutorial on YouTube.

Create Your Graphic

There are a variety of ways to create your label graphic: Google Docs or Slides, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc. Chose the platform that works best for you! Using the rulers in the program, you can customize the finished label size by creating a box or table with faint gray lines. That will give you a guide to stay within for your image.

Lay out your labels to maximize the page area, but DON’T forget the seam allowance! I like to use raw edge labels, so I only need ¼” – ½”. If you’re going to appliqué, you’ll want at least ¾”.

Prep the Fabric

Cut a sheet of wax paper at 8½” x 11″. Then cut the solid of your choice and lightweight interfacing to 8⅜” x 10⅞”. You want the fabric slightly smaller than the wax paper so it feeds better through the printer. Set interfacing aside. Iron the fabric to the shiny side of the wax paper. This creates a temporary, “post-it” type bond. Now load the paper/fabric and print!

Note: Avoid dark fabric colors so you can see the ink. Use a white or white-adjacent fabric if you’re going to use color.

Stabilize It

Separate the fabric from the wax paper, which you can now throw away. Then go over the printed side of the fabric with a dry iron to help set the ink.

For One-Sided Fusible Interfacing: Following the manufacturers instructions, iron the interfacing onto the wrong side of your fabric. Then cut your labels following your light gray lines. The labels are ready to be attached as you would like.

For Two-Sided Fusible Interfacing: Trim your labels to size first. Cut the interfacing the same size as each label. Sandwich the interfacing between the project and the label. Secure with an iron according to the manufacturers instructions.

Have fun with your labels! If you would like to keep it simple, click here to download FREE labels for you to print. In the template, you will add your own name and date electronically or write it in once printed.

I’d love to see the labels you create! Please share them with me on Instagram, Facebook or by email.

Stitch on me hearties, 💕