Diego Iron-On T-Shirt

Iron-on badges transform any T-shirt or vest into something Diego would wear.

Come on Diego's rescues every day on Nick Jr.

Materials

• Iron-on transfer paper
• Diego Iron-On Printable (Reversed)
• Diego Iron-On Printable (Non-Reversed)
• Scissors
• Iron
• Heavy bath towel
• T-shirt or other clothing
• Fabric transfer paper (optional)
• Fabric glue (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1

   Choose the appropriate iron-on image and the type of iron-on transfer paper based on the color of your fabric. For dark-colored fabrics, print <a href="diego-iron-on.jhtml"><u>Diego Iron-On Printable (Non-Reversed)</u></a> onto transfer paper for dark clothing. The image is ironed onto the fabric faceup. For lighter fabrics, print <a href="diego-iron-on-reversed.jhtml"><u>Diego Iron-On Printable (Reversed)</u></a> onto transfer paper for light clothing. The image is ironed facedown onto the fabric.

2. Step 2

   Place the iron-on transfer paper into your ink-jet color printer as indicated on the package. Print a test on regular paper first to make sure you've chosen the right design for the type of iron-on paper you have. Set the printable aside for a few minutes to dry, and then cut out the image--cutting close to the colored edge of the image. Kids can definitely help with this part.

3. Step 3

   Preheat the iron and fold the towel into thirds on a countertop or other hard surface. To further protect your countertop, you may want to place a magazine or a large book under the towel. For best results, though, don't use your ironing board.

4. Step 4

   If you printed the reversed image, place the cut-out facedown on the T-shirt or other garment. If you printed the non-reversed image, peel off its backing and place the image faceup on the T-shirt. Cover with the protective sheet that comes with your transfer paper. Iron the image with firm and steady pressure in a circular motion. Start at one corner and work your way slowly to the opposite corner, and then do the same for the other two corners. Finish by moving the iron in a circular motion around the entire area for 10-15 seconds, using steady pressure.

5. Step 5

   In case of the image ironed on facedown, starting at one corner, slowly peel the backing away from the garment. In case of the image ironed on faceup, simply remove the protective sheet.

6. Alternative: Do It Together!

   Print the non-reversed image onto a sheet of fabric transfer paper. Carefully set the printable aside and allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes. When dry, your child can cut out the image, peel it away from the backing, and stick it directly to the garment using fabric glue.