Using iron on embroidery transfers is easy with our step-by-step photo guide:

Step one

 

Choose a design and cut it out, leaving a small gap around the edges. 

how to use iron on embroidery transfers iron on embroidery transfer being cut out with scissors

Step two

 

Place your cut out transfer fabric ink side down on your embroidery fabric. Iron your fabric first so that it is warm, this will help you transfer work more quickly.

how to use iron on embroidery transfers iron on embroidery transfer placed ink side down on fabric

Step three

 

Set your iron to the hottest temperature suitable for you chosen fabric. Press firmly with the hot iron, apply gentle pressure and move the iron across the transfer. It will take between 3 - 10 second for the ink to transfer. You can carefully lift a corner to check if you are happy with the print before removing the iron.

applying an embroidery transfer with a hot iron see how to use iron on embroidery transfers

Step four

 

Carefully peel away the embroidery transfer. 

removing an embroidery transfer the final step in how to use iron on embroidery transfers

Step five

 

You can now mount your fabric in the hoop and begin stitching. 

embroidering a flower on blue fabric

Patterns you may like:

Are embroidery transfers easy to use?


Yes, as you can see they are super simple to use. Each pack also comes with full detailed instructions.

Are embroidery transfers suitable if I am an embroidery beginner?


Yes, definitely! Inside your pack you will find a booklet filled with all the embroidery basics, from equipment to stitch guide. You will also find loads of info on pur 'Learn and Make' pages.

What can I make with my embroidery transfers?


You can stitch a wide range of projects with your embroidery transfers, create hoop art, customise you clothes, stitch cards or decorate tote bags and cushions. 


Here are a few examples to inspire you. You can loads of step-by-step projects for your transfers on our Learn and Make pages

colourful hand embroidered buntinng
botanical embroidery hoop
hand embroidered t shirt
purple embroidery hoop stitched with the letter b

Inside your embroidery transfer pack:

content of iron on embroidery transfer pack

Each pack of Lazy May Sewing Club iron-on embroidery transfers comes packed with useful embroidery tips and project ideas. You will receive our beginners guide ' Ready, Steady, Stitch', full instructions for using your transfers, a sheet of test transfers and your sheet of embroidery patterns. 

full instructions explaining how to use iron on embroidery transfers
Test transfers to help you learn how to use iron on embroidery transfers
inside beginners booklet showing a page about embroidery equipment and a page about setting up an embroidery hoop
inside the embroidery transfer pack, pages show finishing a hoop and ways to use your transfers

Inside your 12 page beginners booklet you will find information about:

  • Embroidery equipment
  • How to use an embroidery hoop
  • Separating thread
  • Stitching tips
  • Finishing a hoop
  • 3 pages of ways to use your transfers
  • An illustrated guide to 4 basic embroidery stitches

You will also find detailed instructions explaining how to use iron on embroidery transfers and a sheet of test transfers to use to practise ironing with. Each of the test transfers has instructions for a mini project for you to make.

I hope you can see that using iron on embroidery transfers is quick and simple. We have a growing range of designs that will help you create your own unique embroideries.

Lisa Neal
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