Apply Heat Transfer Vinyl on a Fleece Blanket

Project Overview

This post is sponsored by Cricut. All opinions expressed are my own.

Create the perfect snuggly gift! Follow this guide to apply heat transfer vinyl on Fleece blankets for a custom, cozy touch.

Soft, cuddly blankets are a favorite of mine, and nothing is better than curling up in a snuggly blanket to watch TV.

This almost always turns into a little cat nap, and now I have a blanket for those perfect afternoons!

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Before we start, I want to clarify the difference between Iron-on Vinyl and Heat Transfer Vinyl, also known as HTV.

The difference is only the name. Iron-on and Heat Transfer Vinyl are the same material.

It is a vinyl material with a substance that adheres when heat is applied.

In this tutorial, I refer to it as Iron-on, but if you know it more as HTV, just know it is the same material.

The cut file for this project is ready to go onCricut Design Space.

The file is 11.5 inches wide and as large as possible. If this size works for you, select Make It. If you need to adjust the sizing, select Customize.

Place the iron-on shiny side down on the light-grip mat, and make sure to Mirror the design before you begin the cut.

Follow the prompts in Cricut Design Space to cut the design.

I cut this out on a Cricut Maker, but all Cricut machines cut iron-on vinyl, so it will work with any machine.

Once the image is cut, weed the excess iron-on vinyl from the backing sheet.

The BrightPad is super helpful during this step because it shines light through the lines, allowing you to see the areas you need to weed.

Don't forget to remove the center of the letters!

For this blanket, I want the lettering to be in the bottom left corner, where it is readable by others, not the one wearing it.

I eyeballed the placement, but you can use a ruler to place the vinyl perfectly.

I am using the large EasyPress. The heating surface measures 12 x 10 inches and is excellent for larger-sized projects like totes, pillowcases, or blankets!

Visit theCricut Heat Guideonline to know exactly what temperature and time to set your EasyPress.

Enter the type of iron-on you are using and the base material, and the guide will give you all the information you need. It even tells you whether to peel the backing while the material is still warm or to let it cool!

For my iron-on and blanket material, I set the Cricut Easy Press to 315º Fahrenheit and 30 seconds.

My cut image is a larger than the heated surface of the press, so I pressed twice, moving the EasyPress over to cover the second half after the first cycle was finished.

Slowly peel back the iron-on backing off of the blanket.

With the blanket's plushness, it may be tricky to get the peel started. It doesn't act like it wants to come off, but it will, and after it gets started, the rest peels nicely.

If the iron-on doesn't stick, reapply the carrier sheet and apply another heat cycle.

This is my new favorite blanket! It is super cuddly, and I love the saying on it.

I would recommend that you purchase a blanket with a low pile. If the fabric strands are long, I don't think the iron-on will hold up as long.

A blanket like this makes a great gift! I made one for my sister and my mom, and they loved them!

UPDATE:I originally made this blanket in 2018 and am still using it! The iron-on still looks excellent, and the blanket is still super comfy.

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