How to Make It: Halloween Pet Scarf

Skill Level:  Beginner 

Tools & Supplies To Make It:   

• MySawgrass+ Membership   
• Sawgrass SG 1000  
• 15”x15” Heat Press or larger  
• 11”x17” sublimation paper or larger 
• Dog Bandana 
• Lint Roller  
• Heat Tape   
• Blowout paper   

How to Create It: 

• Log into MySawgrass and from the Landing Page choose Design.
• In the “Blank Products” tab in the MySawgrass design tool click on the “Pet” icon, then click on “Pet Scarf” and choose your size.   
• Click on “Apply” to continue  
• Go to the “Elements” tab and click on the “Backgrounds” tab.   
• Go to Patterns and search “Ghost.”    
• Select the pattern and click “Done.”  
• Scroll down to select fit on the left panel and move the “size” slider to fill the area to your preference and select “Done.”   
• Here you can change background color, add a name or simply continue to print.  
• Once you are happy with the design, choose “CONTINUE” from the top right panel.    
• Give your design a name and add it to a category and click “Save.”   
• Here, you can choose to add a description about your design or product and add it to your MySawgrass store or continue to print.  

How To Print It: 

• Click on the “Print” Icon at the top right this will open the Sawgrass Print Utility.  
• In the Sawgrass Print Utility, the printer should be set on the Sawgrass SG 1000.  
• Select the preset to “Polyester T-Shirts”  
• Select paper size: “US Letter”   
• Change Print Orientation to “Landscape” if your design is running off the page.  
• Under the Color Management tab select “Vibrant” for the Color Mode.  
• Click Print.  

How to Press It: 

• Turn on and set your heat press to 400F and your time to 45 Seconds.  
• Run a lint roller over the pet scarf to remove any dust or fibers before sublimating.  
• Place your design face down and center on the sign, tape down the printed design with heat tape on both sides.  
• Place the bandana on the lower heat plate and cover the printed design with blowout paper and press for 45 seconds.  
• Lift top plate and remove the printed design.  Be careful, your design will be hot!  
• Peel + Enjoy! Happy Halloween!  

Tips & Tricks: 

• Tear your design instead of cutting to reduce any unwanted press lines. You can also leave your paper larger than your bandana.  
• Add your pet’s name for fun customization.