tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post8561381797192534279..comments2024-03-27T03:17:41.154-04:00Comments on Sew Can Do: Should You Buy a Cricut Easy Press? A Real Review.Sew Can Dohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-89898715864089921292020-12-27T23:52:37.526-05:002020-12-27T23:52:37.526-05:00Thank you for the info!!!Thank you for the info!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595094426755118197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-7307584658072029022019-01-31T14:48:07.239-05:002019-01-31T14:48:07.239-05:00That's why it's my go-to place for HTV - t...That's why it's my go-to place for HTV - they have the best prices, quality & selection. Hands down.Sew Can Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-63954146289433644552019-01-31T14:47:21.406-05:002019-01-31T14:47:21.406-05:00You do need to use a press cloth between an iron a...You do need to use a press cloth between an iron and the clear carrier on heat transfer vinyl - you don't need one with the Easy Press. I was actually doing a new HTV project yesterday (which will be up soon for Valentine's Day) and thinking about this post. If you think you'll be doing these sorts of projects more than just a couple of times a year, I'd recommend getting an Easy Press. It fuses a lot better because the heat is more even and controllable. The things I've made with mine have been washed and worn loads and none have peeled off. Even a few that were accidentally thrown in the dryer! They now offer several sizes of Easy Press at different price points, but the 9x9 does most everything needed. If you can get one with a discount, I'd say go for it!Sew Can Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-8314195516992851422019-01-31T13:28:32.114-05:002019-01-31T13:28:32.114-05:00Happy Crafters gives a 15% military and teachers d...Happy Crafters gives a 15% military and teachers discount, which makes it extra awesome, because my husband is retired military. That's more than Cricut Access will save me on materials!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501950807184783213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-72699155021891880262019-01-31T12:54:45.621-05:002019-01-31T12:54:45.621-05:00Hi Cheryl. I purchased a Maker with the everythin...Hi Cheryl. I purchased a Maker with the everything bundle and it will arrive next Tuesday. I joined Cricut Access for just one month, before I bought my machine and saved 10% on the machine. The membership is $9.99 per month. I don't know if I will keep the subscription for more than this month, but am considering buying the Easy Press because of my discount. I don't think the discount on the vinyl makes it worth while. Thanks for your post. Are you saying, if I use a household iron, I don't need anything on top of the clear covering that is over the vinyl? My images are going to be quite small (max 4" x 4"), so I am wondering if I can use my iron or if I need to get an easy press. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501950807184783213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-26979053795561834482018-11-26T21:09:26.143-05:002018-11-26T21:09:26.143-05:00I usually buy their Siser Easy Weed. It holds up g...I usually buy their Siser Easy Weed. It holds up great wash after wash and they have SO many color and finish options. The prices are amazing & especially today so grab some deals on it while you can!Sew Can Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-26884035983257430912018-11-26T18:57:44.028-05:002018-11-26T18:57:44.028-05:00Cheryl, which type of HTV do you typically buy fro...Cheryl, which type of HTV do you typically buy from Happy Crafters? Which types have you had the greatest success with? The prices almost seem too good to be true! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174120702211763846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-84499004840560991492018-08-10T16:37:52.483-04:002018-08-10T16:37:52.483-04:00I'm going to do an update post with more detai...I'm going to do an update post with more details on all this, but I've found Happy Crafters (an online shop) seems to have the best prices, selection and quality for HTV by far. I've had great results with what I've bought there. Most HTV comes with a clear sheet layer over it so nothing needs to go on top of it - I think you're asking about what goes underneath since you press it face up. I'll share in my update what various things I've tried and what the results were, but the best was definitely a thick bath towel. Definitely wouldn't fork out $ for a special mat when a towel I already own works just as well!Sew Can Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-80641298865089840292018-08-10T15:47:54.589-04:002018-08-10T15:47:54.589-04:00I mentioned it because most people are looking to ...I mentioned it because most people are looking to make their own custom cut heat transfers. If they've already got a cutting machine, the Easy Press is a relatively small investment. If they don't & then need to buy both machine at the same time, it's a lot of cost for just doing heat transfer projects. As for self-printed transfers, that's really a question for Cricut. They don't make a printable iron-on material as a product or have any heat settings for it on their site, so I'd recommend contacting them directly to find out if they will be compatible.Sew Can Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-84557015430818938342018-08-10T11:07:42.698-04:002018-08-10T11:07:42.698-04:00Hi there. I tried to search your other posts to fi...Hi there. I tried to search your other posts to find this answer, but I just bought a Cricut Easypress and am wondering 1) what brand of HTV you find is best for the price and 2) so you use Teflon sheets, the hard-to-find Cricut silicone mat or something else on top of the HTV? Thanks!!Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246612674781352408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-20697343950731654022018-08-04T13:00:08.160-04:002018-08-04T13:00:08.160-04:00Great review!!!! thank you..
One question: why did...Great review!!!! thank you..<br />One question: why did you mention “it’s worth buying ... if you already have a cutting machine already” ?<br />I am not looking to cut out vinyl shapes, I just want to print images on iron on sheets to transfer to t-shirts.<br />Can I use the Cricut press to do iron ons with various brands of iron on transfer papers? I want to get a Cricut Easy Press but I am not sure if iron on sheets and from other brands would work?<br />Hopefully you can answer this.<br />Thanks !Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15088227175680381648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-31738090116173952852018-04-21T14:48:22.550-04:002018-04-21T14:48:22.550-04:00I hear you Tari. The prices (and how Cricut doesn...I hear you Tari. The prices (and how Cricut doesn't allow coupons for their products) are crazy. If you do a big design with the Cricut brand it costs of fortune! I've had good luck with Sister (and the quality seems better too). I bought mine in sheets, not on a roll, so I don't know what the kraft paper bit is...but for the standard variety, I did 302 degrees for 10 seconds on each side and had good results. I'm thinking about doing another post sharing some tips and where I get the best prices on HTV. Sew Can Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411538881134901843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-67065022258588659592018-04-20T09:54:38.444-04:002018-04-20T09:54:38.444-04:00Very honest review and I agree with all your point...Very honest review and I agree with all your points. I did buy an Easy Press but I was shocked at the HTV prices for the Cricut brand. I bought Siser and struggled with temperature as it didn't stick well and i had to up the temperature. Have you used Siser? If so which temperature? Did you use Siser's instructions or the Cricut instructions? I found Siser instructions silly with the Kraft paper thing.Tarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05960444370904124563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-452583148175409132017-12-30T13:26:30.981-05:002017-12-30T13:26:30.981-05:00Check out https://www.651vinyl.com for HTV. I'...Check out https://www.651vinyl.com for HTV. I've found not only great prices but the guy that runs the store is super smart about the products. His YouTube channel is amazing as well. Thanks for the honest review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476313558053293429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-34030290898030931132017-12-22T16:32:56.915-05:002017-12-22T16:32:56.915-05:00Excellent review - I especially appreciate hearing...Excellent review - I especially appreciate hearing about your 'cons'. Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!Lynda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089297786526347367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578269999856867237.post-89868212076033869952017-12-20T16:20:47.142-05:002017-12-20T16:20:47.142-05:00Great review! Thank youGreat review! Thank youCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966402113591991510noreply@blogger.com