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DIY Christmas PJs With Silhouette’s Heat Transfer Material

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…finally! I’m more excited than usual because it is the first year my little one is excited too. He loves meeting Santa, reading Christmas books, and checking out all the gorgeous decorations. Seeing his little face light up with all this holiday fun is incredible!

Every year I pick out special pajamas for him to sleep in on Christmas Eve. They make for extra cute pictures by the tree on Christmas Eve and while opening up presents on Christmas morning. Because of his new found love of Santa, I made him one of a kind pajamas with Santa and his reindeer.

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

I know I’ve raved about Silhouette’s heat transfer material before, but get ready to hear it again because I just can’t get enough of it! The Silhouette can cut out the teeny, tiniest of details without a problem. You end up with a finished product that looks like it could have come from the store. The heat transfer material has quickly become my favorite Silhouette product to play with. If you haven’t worked with it before the heat transfer starter kit is a great way to begin. It comes with a few colors of smooth and flocked heat transfer material, as well as the hook which is indispensable when it comes to weeding out your design. In my opinion, this is the Silhouette starter kit you should be asking Santa for ;)

Creating projects with the heat transfer material is simple. Start off by arranging your design in Silhouette Studio. Just before you’re ready to cut, make sure you mirror your design on the screen. You can do this quickly by right clicking your design and selecting “flip horizontally”.

Each sheet of heat transfer material has a shiny, plastic side. Face that side down and load it into your machine. You don’t even have to use a cutting mat for it. Change your cut setting to either the smooth or flocked heat transfer material depending on what you’re using.

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

After your design is cut, you’ll use the hook tool to weed the extra parts from the design. The smooth heat transfer material can be stretchy so be careful not to pull too hard.

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

Before we go any further, I want to mention something about fabric selection. Read your fabric care label carefully. I picked out the perfect pajama set to design on and was ready to go. Then I realized it said do not iron. I had to go with plan b and use this thermal shirt instead. Oh well, it is still cute and super comfy. Just a reminder to check your care labels because your fabric will need to be safe to iron at a high setting.

Arrange your design on the fabric. The clear plastic will be on top with the sticky part facing down. I love that it is sticky because it keeps my designs from moving around while I iron it down. Use a piece of cloth to cover the design and iron over it. Press firmly until the heat transfer material is completely adhered to the fabric.

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

Wait until it has completely cooled and then remove the plastic sheet. If any pieces of the heat transfer material are still sticking to the sheet you might have to iron it again. If not, you’re all set!

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

These pajamas earned a thumbs up from my little man. He even noticed the bell I cut out of silver heat transfer material. I want to point out that it is about half an inch wide. Impressive right?

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

It looks like personalized Christmas pajamas are going to be a new tradition around our house. That is fine by me because the heat transfer material makes it easy!

DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

You can find the designs I used here:

Silhouette America is generously giving one lucky crafter a heat transfer starter kit. I love this starter kit because it includes sheets of both smooth and flocked heat transfer material, a Silhouette hook, an exclusive download card with 10 heat transfer designs, an idea booklet and instruction guide, and an instructional DVD. Amazing right?DIY kids Christmas pajamas created with Silhouette heat transfer material

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Hopefully you found me through Finding Time To Create. If you missed it, do yourself a favor and visit Kelly’s blog jam packed with gorgeous projects. You do not want to miss her genius PixScan™ tutorial for salvaging print and cuts.

Next up in the blog hop is BSaz Creates. I’m constantly in awe of the projects Brittany comes up with. These stamped gift tags are on my must make list with Christmas just around the corner. Have fun checking out all the inspiring projects my fellow Silhouette Design Team members are sharing today!

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  8. So cute, Analisa! Now I’m going to have to dig out the new PJs I bought for all the kids and see if I can add a heat transfer design to any of them. And thanks for the extra shout-out about my PixScan tutorial. :)

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  12. Well, now I have a new fave… I LOVE the heat transfer jambes you made, so cute and perfect idea to personalize a present. Must get me one of these kits!! Fingers crossed that I win:-)

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  17. I haven’t delved that much into the different products so I’d have to say my favorite is my Portrait itself. I love how I have the ability to make so many things that I never would’ve been able to create free hand. I’m crafty but I’m not artistic, I never have been able to draw even though I can picture how I want something in my head.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

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  20. I’ve used heat transfer before but not Silhouette brand. How does it wash? I’ve had bad luck with it coming off in the wash. ,

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    • I haven’t had any issues with Silhouette’s heat transfer material. I do use pressure when ironing it down and go over it longer than it recommends. Hope that helps!

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  22. One can do so many different projects with the heat transfer material, but my favourite is still the vinyl. Love the personalised PJ’s.

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  25. I’m fairly new to Silhouette so I’ve only used paper and vinyl but I can’t wait to try everything else!

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  33. I’m new to Silhouette as I haven’t used my Cameo just yet so I can’t say that I have a favorite. These heat vinyl’s look awesome though!

    Love the jammies!

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  35. I love your project, your son looks so cute in his jammies! Thank you for taking time to put together this great tutorial. It is really hard to say what is my favorite product, probably not the answer you’re looking for but I guess I would have to say my Cameo. I need to start experimenting with some of the awesome products Silhouette offers.

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  36. These are adorable! Thanks for the tip of letting it cool completely before removing the transfer plastic…My favorite Silhouette product is my Cameo! Accessory wise, it would have to be Sketch Pens or pen holder.

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  39. I have never used the heat transfer material, but have wanted to try! Thanks for the clear tutorial. I will definitely be putting that down on my wishlist for Christmas…and what a great tradition to start!

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  42. Super cute!!! Heat transfer vinyl is one of my very favorite mediums to work with. Why? Because the results are FABULOUS! — your cute little pajama project proves it!

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  44. I love the heat transfer vinyl. I just recently purchased the Cameo, and have already used up most of my initial vinyl purchases. Custom t-shirts for family vacations, work and baby onesies are my most fun so far!

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  47. I’ve only had my machine a little over a month. I haven’t tried any of the fun extras yet, but I love my machine!

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  51. Right now my favorite besides the actual Silhouette itself is Printable heat transfer material. I’m using it to make personalized t-shirts for my niece and nephew for Christmas presents. I did just get the rhinestone kit so that could change any day now, lol.

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  56. Great use of the heat transfer material and inspirational project. Thanks for all the tips. I’ve not yet used the HTM and have been wanting to give it a try.

    Fav product? Hard to say, as I like them all, but haven’t used all that many. Definitely interested in trying the HTM. Sure love how it cuts fabric, cardstock, etc.

    SewCalGal
    http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  60. You make it look so easy. I have bought some of this but haven’t had the nerve to try it yet…I will have to get it out and give it a try…thanks for the inspiration.

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  62. Love to try this. I haven’t tried the heat transfer material yet but this project definitely makes me want to try it now!

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  64. My favorite Silhouette product has been the double sided adhesive sheets. I love adding glitter and texture to my projects.

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  65. I’m still relatively new to my Silhouette, so I haven’t tried a lot of things, but I did have fun with some chalkboard vinyl. Love my Silhouette!

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  70. One of the holiday gifts I am making for my husband is a sweat shirt using white HTM to replicate his undergraduate university’s emblem. He attended an overseas university, making it quite difficult to buy official merchandise – the shipping alone takes months to arrive. So, I’m going to make my own version of his school’s emblem, so as not to infringe on someone’s trademark:) I love HTM products.

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  74. I love this. My son would get such a kick out of those jimmies. I haven’t tried heat transfer yet, but now I have to. :) Thanks for sharing.

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  77. I Have been afraid to try the heat transfer projects…but you make it look so easy! My favorite product to use is the vinyl….ENDLESS possibilities of creative genius =)

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  82. I’m a sucker for everything silhouette I’ve tried so far. I’m most excited to play around with cutting fabric on the machine using their interfacing.

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  83. I would have to say that my favorite product is the vinyl !! I am trying to make some time to design my two daughter’s monogram for their rooms.

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  85. So far my favorite thing is the Silhouette, I’ve been too nervous to do anything else. I’m dying to get my hands on heat transfers and more vinyl though!

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  86. HTV! I can make ordinary extraordinary!

    Love all the ideas I see. I would love the Cameo!
    Thanks for posting

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  93. These pj’s are adorable!!
    I haven’t tried any of the Silhouette products but would LOVE to try the Double Sided Adhesive!!

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  95. I love the heat transfer vinyl. It’s fun to be able to make custom shirts for my kids – especially for their birthday parties!

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  100. I’ve not tried that many products but I think it has to be the sketch pens. It’s amazing what I can do with them. I sketch things, add color with alcohol markers or Gelatos and it looks like I’m an artist! I love them. Your little man is so precious in his PJ’s. I wish you all a very merry Christmas!

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  102. It’s too hard to select just one product! I do mostly paper/card making. But I have recently tried heat transfer vinyl and I love it! Finding reasons to use it on more and more stuff!

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  103. I like adhesive vinyl best, to make personalized ornaments and such. I’d love the HTV so I could practice more with that though!

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  104. My favorite silhouette product is the vinyl I have made so many projects with it not to mention all of the etching I do, it makes great personalized gifts for everyone!

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  105. My fave Silhouette product is the classic vinyl but I think I could fall in love with the heat transfer material very quickly. I am willing to try!

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  106. My favorite silhouette item is the adhesive cardstock, convenient when making a lot of invitations. Saves so much time.

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  107. Still new to my Silhouette, so I’m most familiar with cardstock, but I would really love to give the heat transfer material a try! Excellent idea for the Christmas jammies.

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  111. Well…I must admit that I hadn’t considered trying the heat transfer paper at all….until I read your post! I was somewhat intimidated by the process (which I now see is easy-peasy!). Thanks for the inspiration!

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  112. I haven’t had my silhouette very long, so I don’t have any of the extra fun stuff… this would be a good start. :)

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  114. I just ordered the cameo so not sure what my favorite product is. I’m so looking forward to trying all! Question. Why does it say unable to log into my Facebook page. How do I authorize app? Tia.

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  119. Oh dear! Loving your ideas! My imagination is going a little crazy at the moment ;) thanks for the inspiration ma’am

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  122. My favorite Silhouette product is the CAMEO because it is so versatile. I can cut paper, vinyl, and many other materials and I can draw with almost any pen!

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  126. I am fairly new to the Silhouette so I’ll have to say the machine itself. I am loving playing and learning!

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  129. My favorite Silhouette product is the Heat Transfer Material…although it comes in close to the vinyl. I just love to create unique items for my kids to wear. It’s just magical. Your pj’s are really cute.

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  130. My favorite silhouette product to use is vinyl and my portrait. I like to embellish wine glasses, drink bottles and make wall clings

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  132. I fairly new to Silhouette, but the heat transfer material came in handy when designing my computer geek Halloween costume.

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  135. My favorite Silhouette product is the Cameo, for the variety of things you can cut with it. But I think I had the most fun making HTV baby onesies this summer.

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  137. So far my favorite is adhesive cardstock. Been wanting to try the heat transfer stuff so this would be great to win!

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  138. I love these jammies! I would love to try personalizing my daughters clothes-I have three, and they are so different! It would be especially fun to have similar clothing, with completely different sayings on each…. oooh… the possibilities! Thanks for the ideas!

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  139. The Silhouette Cameo is my favorite, of course. There are so many things you can create with one. I would love to try the vinyl and the rhinestones.

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  142. I love double-sided adhesive and glitter from Silhouette! Just because I love how I can decorate anything with glitter, no mess and easy. THANKS for a chance to win this HTV kit! I would love to try :)

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  144. Best pair of PJ ever!! My favorite gift to get at Christmas was PJ on Christmas Eve!! Helped curb the need to open gifts and new jamas make me look good for the pictures on Christmas morning :)
    Blessings,
    Melitta

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  145. My fave product is the adhesive backed cardstock…..Christmas tag heaven! I also love the hook tool for handling delicate pieces….awesome!

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  151. As far as my favorite Silhouette Product — It would have to be the Silhouette Cameo itself. without it, I would not be able to create half as many things as I do now. I never took my other electronic cutter anywhere — I NEVER leave home for a scrapbooking event without my Cameo!!!!

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  153. I don’t have a favorite product yet because I’m hoping to get a Portrait for Christmas!! But it looks like everything is going to be my fave! haha!

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  156. You can make some things look so elegant by glass etching. Also personalizing gifts would be awesome to give as presents.

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