How to use flock film

As promised in my Pimp your onesie post, here’s a tutorial on how to use flock film.

What you need

  • A onesie (or any other piece of clothing), neatly washed and dried
  • Flock film in any colour you like
  • A cutting board
  • An art knife
  • A printed-out graphic
  • Scotch tape
  • A pen, preferably one that writes on smooth surfaces
  • A hot iron and an iron board
  • A (clean) hanky
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie

How to pimp your onesie

  1. Using the cutting board and art knife, cut out the graphic.
    Note: You can also do this using a pair of scissors.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Place your graphic on the shiny side of your flock film.
    Note: Put it on there in the same way as you want to see it on the onesie, no mirror image needed.
  2. Use Scotch tape to attach your graphic to the flock film, so it won’t move.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Optional: Trace your graphic with a pen.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Cut along the edges of the graphic.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
See how fast I’m cutting!
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Iron your onesie so the surface where you want to add the graphic is smooth and wrinkle-free.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Place the flock film graphic on your onesie, shiny side up.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Place your hanky on top of your graphic.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. With your iron on full heat, iron for approximately 30 seconds, applying gentle pressure while doing so.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Let your onesie cool down completely.
  2. Gently remove the shiny plastic film
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie
  1. Finish by ironing the inside of your onesie.
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie

Extra tip

Always double-check that the shiny side is up before you iron the flock film on. If not, you might end up with a very fancy hanky, as I did.

How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie

Washing instructions

  • Machine wash warm, water temperature should not exceed 40°C or 105°F
  • Use washing powder only, no liquids
  • Wash and iron inside out
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach or dry-clean
How to use flock film / Hoe gebruik je flockfolie

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