How To Iron On Pleather (Faux Leather)

December 18, 2019 Mom MD Hawaii

This article goes over how to iron on Pleather (faux leather) to personalize it with HTV (heat transfer vinyl). This makes a perfect and easy personalized gift using a Cricut cutting machine. Learn the settings and step by step instructions in this article.

YouTube Video

See below for the step by step how to iron on a Pleather.

Designed In Design Space

Design space allows for quick and easy creation and editing of any design(s). The unicorn is from Love SVG for FREE. I adore the FREE SVG files on Love SVG. The designs are free for personal use (make and give, NOT sell). Purchase a commercial license for a reasonable price for items intended to be sold. Definitely check them out if you haven’t done so already. The FREE for personal use font called October Twilight from dafont.com made the name. The personalization was simple with names. In design space cursive words need letter spaces decreased and then welded together to make it a continuous scripted word. Another great idea for personalization is to use monograms. For monograms dafont.com has a FREE font called Monogram kk.

Cut Out With My Cricut Maker

Use an electronic cutting machine to cut out the design. Cutting designs out by hand with iron on heat transfer material (HTV) is difficult, due to the intricate cuts in the wording, but it is possible. Designs cut with electronic cutters are easier and faster. I have and LOVE the Cricut maker. The maker quickly and easily cut the words out of the iron-on (heat transfer vinyl – HTV) material. Unwanted excess material was subsequently removed, or also known as “weeded.” See the Cricut maker review here.

Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)

For this project, the heat transfer vinyl (iron on) was all Cricut brand. I highly recommend that people price compare to get the best quality and price for all materials. The Cricut iron on heat transfer vinyl (HTV) was purchased directly from Cricut during a big sale. Cricut also has wonderful mystery boxes for more frugal spenders. Amazon also has multiple options as well, like the glitter HTV variety pack. Favorite non-Cricut brands include Siser and Oracal. Remember to do test cuts before cutting the design because settings may be slightly different for alternative non-Cricut brands.

There is also plain heat transfer iron-on from AliExpress. Plain heat transfer vinyl is normally $3.87, and is often on SALE for $1.99. Just remember that purchases from AliExpress come directly from China, so it’s necessary to allow for longer shipping times. AliExpress is similar to Wish, but AliExpress has items that ship for FREE, like this one.

Heat Transfer Vinyl – Free Ship 10″x40″/25cmx100cm Heat Transfer Vinyl T-shirt Iron On HTV Heat Press Machine Cutting Plotter Sale!

Makeup Bags

There are tons of pleather options to iron on HTV; including bags, keychains, wallets, earrings. Below are some makeup bag options. AliExpress sells makeup bags in bulk. Purchases from AliExpress come directly from China, therefore shipping times are longer.

AliExpress.com Product – GABWE Women Makeup Bag Portable PU Leather Cosmetic Cases Beauty Toiletry Pouch Female Organizer Travel Bags Maquiagem Neceser

AliExpress.com Product – New 2019 Women Portable Zipper Cosmetic Bag Holder Clutch Pouch Ladies Travel Laser PU Leather Waterproof Makeup Bags For iPhone

If waiting for shipping is not an option, then Amazon has a variety of makeup bag options. Target and Walmart also have affordable plain makeup bags, in addition to a variety of different pleather gifts.

Makeup Bag Iron On With The Cricut EasyPress

Ironing on the design is super simple and done easily as seen in the YouTube video above. Using the Easy Press at 290 degrees, lay the HTV design out directly on top of the makeup bag and iron on initially for 5-10 seconds with a teflon sheet between to protect both the heat press and the project. Warm peel and remove the transfer carrier sheet. Lastly, do a final press after the adhesive backing is removed, for another 5-10 seconds. Using a home iron on the high cotton setting also achieves the same result, but iron in 5 second (or less) increments until adhered. I have used both a home iron and the Easypress. The Easypress provides much more consistent, easy, and professional results.

After adhering the personalized HTV names or monograms the iron on pleather makeup bag is done and ready to be used as a super cute personalized gift. Hope this step-by-step article was helpful and that you are now inspired to go out and create your own iron on pleather. Change the design and the colors and make it uniquely yours.

Thank you for reading. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Linked in, and all my other social media accounts as well. The product links above are provided for your convenience with NO cost or obligation to buy. I am a Cricut, Amazon, and AliExpress affiliate and may make a small commission if you choose to use the links above to buy products, at NO COST to you. All products used were purchased and all opinions are mine.