How to Layer Vinyl on a Shirt - Beginner Friendly!

Learn how to layer vinyl on a shirt using everything from regular everyday iron on to glitter and holographic HTV in the right sequence for success! Many people are intimidated by layering iron-on vinyl and I totally get it. Making a T-shirt with just one layer can be challenging! But when you factor in two, three or even four layers of iron-on vinyl there are a lot more steps and a lot more chances of messing things up. That’s why I wanted to put together a super simple and easy to follow tutorial that breaks down all the steps so instead of feeling confused, you can feel confident and TRULY know how to layer vinyl on a shirt!

MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):

* (Optional) Craft Knife — helpful for peeling stubborn Glitter Vinyl
* (Optional) Heat-Resistant Tape — for keeping your design in place while pressing
* (Optional) Parchment, butcher paper, or Teflon sheet — for protecting your surfaces while pressing
* (Optional) Cricut BrightPad Go — for making weeding easier

Topics covered in this video on how to layer vinyl on a T-shirt:
00:00 - How to Layer Vinyl on a Shirt
00:58 - What Type of Vinyl Goes On a T-shirt?
02:20 - Supplies & Tools
03:39 - Get or Make a Layered Vinyl T-shirt Design
04:54 - Tip: Layering Vinyl in the Right Order
05:31 - Prepare Your Layered T-shirt Design
05:43 - Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space
07:41 - Variation: Change the Colors of Your Vinyl Design in Design Space
08:44 - Cut Your Layered Vinyl Design
09:40 - Tip: Don’t Forget to Mirror HTV!
11:46 - Weed Your Vinyl Layers
13:06 - Layer Your Iron-on Vinyl on a T-shirt
19:11 - Tip: Add Registration Marks for Easier Layering
19:28 - Show it Off!
19:50 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[candenceappling]

Ppl like you make the world go around. My brain is experiencing so much anxiety bc I can’t wait until tomorrow, so that I can make a shirt ❤. Thank you. God bless you Miss Jennifer 😊

[Jancass]

Having a really stressful day. Your videos teach me great things, but your voice and personality relax me. So, thanks for everything. I think you are a delight!

[wandaivelissecolon]

I love how clearly you explain everything, we get scared when we want to do it, but seeing you do it all becomes so easy. The owl is beautiful, I hope I can do it. I learn so much every day thanks to you. I already want to see other similar projects. Thank you very much.

[trishfrench]

You are a Crafting Goddess! I just completed my first ever t shirt and it was a layered glitter vinyl. I am so proud of myself and I couldn't have accomplished it without you! It's not layered layered, but I used four different colors and had to fit the 4 pieces around each other with precise center measurements. All of your tips were very much welcomed. I can't sing your praises enough. Thank you thank you!!!

[sherriejohnson]

I know this video was presented almost two years ago. And God knows I've seen almost every video you've ever done...and belong to every group and class you are part of. But this video...right here...saved the day for me. Of course I've watched it before. Of course I figured I'd know how to layer iron on vinyl. I've been doing the Cricut...vinyl...everything for a few years. But for some reason, I could NOT remember how to do this. My husband bought me the Maker 3 for Christmas. I already have the original Explore and the original Maker. After watching this video...I was able to make a Detroit Lions fan sweatshirt within a few minutes. I needed it for tomorrow's game. You make everything so easy to follow...step by step! I had my svg already to go and hit "make" and you said..."do not forget to mirror...it will remind you...but don't forget"!!! That saved the day. And using my Easy Press in 3 second intervals for each layer was a miraculous save the day step! I had 5 layers so I didn't want to mess it up! Thanks Jennifer. You are such a magnificent teacher! I actually had trotted over ( in the few minutes I had) to our Hobby Lobby to get some silver and some blue smart vinyl and for the first time ever didn't have to use a mat! Thank you...God bless you...and I'm sending virtual hugs your way! I'm so proud of how it turned out!

[julierobinson]

I received a Cricut Maker 3 as a Christmas gift so am a total novice. I am following your videos for my tuition on getting to my machine. I am amazed at what it is capable of doing! With your help, I am learning how to use my machine. The great thing about your videos is I can watch a bit, pause and do that part myself, watch a bit more, pause, and so on, so I don't have to watch and remember everything in one go (my memory is not that good lol). I am loving your videos and am hooked so thank you so very much Jennifer.

[debmellon]

You are my ROCK STAR!!! I have learned so much from you and I can't say "thank you, Merci, Muchas Gracias, etc, enough to show my appreciation. I just made 2 birthday tee shirts for my Granddaughters and I'm thrilled over the moon at how they turned out! But your expert tutorials are the reason for the successful design. I love watching your videos! (I've also done etching on Pyrex glass, pop up cards, vinyl labeling for all my family etc) Thank you Jennifer!

[katieclifford]

I always learn so much from your videos! Thank you for being so clear, showing each step, and speaking slowly. You make every step and every project so much easier and more enjoyable! ❤️😁

[ChristinaBlack]

You have taught me so much since I got my Cricut. I watched a lot of your videos before even attempting to use it. The first thing I made was a coffee mug for myself and one for my husband. They were simple one color designs just to give me a little practice, but it was so much easier than I thought it was going to be. And now I'm addicted to my cricut. ❤ Thank you for all the help so far and I'll continue watching your videos for tips and tricks and advice in the future. Thank you so much.

[MissMochaccino]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I made a Hey Bear t-shirt for my toddler and I soon realized I needed to use layers to do what I wanted and had no clue what to do. His shirt came out perfectly!

[cherry]

Thank you for another great (and really cute) tutorial! Would love to see a tutorial on placement of HTV in other areas besides centering on shirt. For example, pocket or heart placement, collar placement, and back of t-shirt placement.

[demossx]

Thanks for the clear, organized presentation and the tip that nothing can go on top of the specialized vinyls.

[reviewer]

You are a life safer !!!! This works !!! Listen to her !! I love her videos ! She is always so helpful

[TheMkv]

Wow, this video is excellent! Thank you so much for walking me through every step of this. I've been wanting to try a layered shirt forever but have always been too scared! Can't wait to try it :)

[wendyrocchietti]

Just what I needed to figure out this shirt for my grandson. Thank you Jennifer. I love how you have a video for everything I need to know. God Bless you and thank you again

[sophiemsmplyyou]

Thank you for a great tutorial. I was so scared to layer and had no idea. I've had my press for 1 whole year and never used it. Now I'm going to. Thanks for sharing.💜

[alfusca]

Absolutely gorgeous Jennifer. Thank you for taking your tutorial so slowly and explaining it all so very well. ❤️

[dpc-madebydpc]

I have been doing layered vinyl for a while now...and Jennifer, I have been doing it all WRONG according to this video. Thank you for sharing this and the tips in the video. This is a game changer.

[jacquelinelykins]

Thank you so much for your easy to follow instructions. I was in a panic about which way to lay the have vinyl for a T-shirt I was making for my grandson’s Super Bowl shirt for spirit Friday at school. We couldn’t find him a T-shirt for the team we was cheering for since they hadn’t been to the super bowl. When I went back and watched you video it made making the shirt with ease. He got lots of compliments and made his day good because he was dressed with the team spirit. Thank you for such inspiring ideas.

[suewatanabe]

Thank you for such a detailed tutorial!! A friend asked me to put his design on a tshirt for him, but I had never done it before . After watching your video, I feel more comfortable about doing it!