Are you ready to get a free Winter Wonderland SVG and make a sweatshirt using HTV? I don’t know about you but I love a cozy hoodie when the temperatures drop and it’s always fun to have one specific for the season.
This design includes multiple layers, to learn more about layering HTV start with my How to Layer Iron-on Beginner’s Guide.
How to Make a Winter Wonderland Sweatshirt
To make our winter wonderland sweatshirt we need to begin by gathering the supplies. I am using an EasyPress for this project but you can use any heat press you have.
Supplies Used
- Free Winter Wonderland SVG
- Cricut Machine
- Cutting Mat
- Weeding Tool
- HTV
- EasyPress
- EasyPress Mat
- Protective Paper
Step 1 – Download the Free Winter Wonderland SVG File
To download the file, click here and enter your information. If you’ve already signed up for emails, enter your email address again and the file will be sent to your email. You will not be signed up for anything extra.
Open the email and download the file to your computer. With Design Space, you will want the SVG file. I’ve also included a JPG and PNG file that you can use for sublimation or printed projects and a DXF file if you’re using Silhouette Studio.
I am using my Cricut machine today.
Step 2 – Upload the File into Design Space
Upload the file into Design Space. You can learn how to do that if you don’t already know how in my How to Use an SVG with Design Space tutorial.
Step 3 – Adjust the Design for Your Blank
With the design on the canvas, you can resize the image to fit your blank. Make sure you resize all the layers at the same time so the design stays proportionate.
This design comes onto the canvas in 8 different colors. You can change any of the colors in the layers panel.
Step 4 – Cut Out the HTV
Next, we’re going to cut out the HTV. Load the material onto the cutting mat and then load the material into the machine.
HTV is cut with the Fine Point Blade so you can use any Cricut machine, the only limitations would be size restraints on Joy and Joy Xtra.
Because we’re using iron-on make sure each mat is mirrored so they cut correctly.
Select the material setting that matches the HTV you’re using and press Go. Repeat for each additional material.
Step 5 – Weed Away Excess HTV
Use a weeding tool to remove all the excess HTV. Don’t forget the inside pieces including the insides of the letters.
Step 6 – Locate Design
With everything weeded, we can locate the design on the sweatshirt.
Make sure you have all the pieces laid out so you know what order to press each layer. You don’t want to accidentally press a top layer first and end up covering it up.
Step 7 – Press Each Layer
First, we need to preheat the sweatshirt to remove any wrinkles and moisture.
Following the directions for your HTV type press the first layer. I’ve found that you don’t have to press for the full time on the first layers because we’ll press for the full time on the last layer.
You never want to press directly on top of uncovered HTV. If you have any exposed HTV from previous layers, cover the HTV with a protective paper or Teflon sheet.
After each layer, remove the carrier sheet and apply the next layer.
On the last layer, press the whole design for the full time recommended for your type of HTV.
After pressing the last layer, you have a completed winter wonderland sweatshirt perfect for the coldest days.
Don’t forget to get this free Winter Wonderland SVG today so you can make your own sweatshirt.
If you have any questions about making a winter wonderland sweatshirt, leave them in the comments and I’ll be happy to answer them for you.
