The bonded fabric blade can be used with both the maker the explore family of machines.
What fabrics can i use cricut iron on vinyl.
Sportflex iron on is perfect for your workout shirts bathing suits etc.
You do not want to apply regular cricut iron on vinyl to stretch fabrics it won t stretch with the fabric and will end up looking wrinkled puckered etc.
For a flawless iron on application use cricut easypress.
T shirt pillow or other fabric.
The fabric must be bonded or it will get ripped and stretched while cutting.
Iron or heat press cricut recently released the easypress which makes this process so much easier.
I found my blankets at target walmart etc.
They don t have to be fancy or expensive.
It s small portable and works amazingly with heat press items.
Allow 24 hours after application before washing.
For use with all cricut cutting machines.
A few tips for using heat transfer vinyl on fleece blankets.
Cricut machine i use the cricut explore air in this post but i also have a cricut maker.
It is recommended for more intricate cuts on bonded fabrics or fabrics with an iron on backer.
Printable vinyl and sticker paper applies more like a sticker whereas you ll need a heat source like an iron cricut easypress or heat press for printable iron on vinyl as shown in this post.
Wash and tumble dry inside out.
Use thicker textured vinyl materials.
Or apply with household iron.
Use one color or layer up to three for standout patterns and projects.
Look for fabric with low pile.
A thicker blanket with longer fibers may create an uneven press and make your design look crooked or wrinkled.