DIY Fabric Labels for your Handmade Projects using Canva | How I Make My Business Logo Tags, by Kinda Shabby on YouTube. 22 min 45 s.
- Video length
- 22 min 45 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open Canva and click Create a design, then Custom size. Type your printer paper size, such as 8.5 by 11 inches, so the labels print at their true size.
Build one label. Add a text box with your business name, choose a font that stays readable when small, and drop in your logo or a simple icon.
Draw a thin dotted border or a light cutting line around the label so you know exactly where to trim later.
Duplicate the finished label and fill the page, leaving about 1 cm between each one. A single sheet gives you dozens of tags at once.
Click Share, then Download. Pick PDF Print for crisp text and tick Crop marks and bleed if you want printed cut guides.
Print one test copy on plain paper to check spelling and size. Then print on transfer paper or printable fabric, following the packet settings for your printer.
Cut out each label with sharp scissors, leaving a small border. If you use transfer paper, mirror the design before printing so the text reads the right way after ironing.
Press the label onto the fabric with a hot, dry iron for about 15 to 20 seconds, or fuse it with Heat N Bond Lite. Stitch around the edges for a lasting finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Always run a plain paper test print first, since one typo wastes an expensive transfer sheet.
Turn off the steam setting and use a pressing cloth so the printed side of the transfer does not scorch.
Keep text at 8 to 10 point or larger, because thin script fonts blur when printed 3 cm wide.
Wash finished items inside out in cold water to keep the print from cracking.
Questions
Do I need Canva Pro to make labels?
No. The free version has all the text, shape and download tools you need. Pro mainly adds extra fonts, graphics and background removal.
Will the labels survive washing?
They last longer when you stitch around the edges and wash the item inside out in cold water. Skip the tumble dryer if you can.
Can I use printable fabric instead of transfer paper?
Yes. Printable fabric sheets feed straight through an inkjet printer and save you the mirroring step that transfer paper needs.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
