This notebook is the perfect way to start 2024. It can be used for notes, or as a journal of the year.
Sawgrass
Skill Level: Advanced
Tools & Supplies to Make It:
MySawgrass+ Membership
SG500 or SG1000 Printer
12 x 12 or larger flat press
8.5”x11” or larger sublimation paper
Notebook
Lint Roller
Heat Tape
How to Create It:
Log into MySawgrass and from the Landing Page choose Design.
For your product, select the A4 Fabric Notebook. It can be found under School and Office.
On the Create Your Design Panel, click on Designs. Click on the filter icon and then select Photo Frames and click apply.
Choose the Make It Happen design.
Click on the white boxes and then use the Move Icon to bring the box down.
Repeat this process with the text boxes.
To add text, click on Fonts in the left panel.
In the text box type 2024.
Change the font to Westmeath and hit done.
Click on Fill Color and use Hex Code #446ab3.
When your design is finished, hit the Save & Print button to move to the product details page.
You’ll be prompted to name your design, put it in a Category folder, and then hit save.
On the Product Detail page, you’ll give the project a name and add a description, then hit print.
How to Print It:
You should get a popup that asks if you want to open Sawgrass Print Utility. You will need to click Open Sawgrass Print Utility. If you are not seeing this, you’ll need to disable your popup blocker.
In the Sawgrass Print Utility, start by scrolling down and making sure your print orientation is set to Portrait
For this project, since the cover is fabric, you can use the preset Polyester T-Shirt.
Make sure that the media size and type match what you have in the printer. On the Color Management Tab, we suggest having the Color Mode set to Vibrant.
When you’ve confirmed all of your settings, Hit Print.
How to Press It:
Turn your press on and set the temperature to 390 degrees and the time to 60 seconds.
Prepare your notebook by using a lint roller to remove any dust or fibers.
Tape your image down to the notebook
Place the notebook in the heat press and close.
Wait 45 seconds before lifting the lid and removing the notebook.
Tips & Tricks:
Make sure to wrap the print around the edges of the notebook to get print on the sides of cover.
For inside of the cover, tape the paper to the paper instead of to the book itself to prevent damage to the book.
