Skill Level: Intermediate
Tools & Supplies to Make It:
- SG1000 Printer
- 12 x 12 or larger flat Press
- 11x’17” or larger sublimation paper
- Santa Sack
- Lint Roller
- Heat Tape
How to Create It:
- Log into MySawgrass and from the Landing Page choose Design.
- For your product, select the Santa Sack. It can be found under Holiday
- On the Create Your Design Panel, click on Designs. Click on the filter icon and then select Pets and click apply
- Choose the North Pole design
- To resize the image, use your mouse to lasso around the images and select them all as a group
- Then, use the resize icon on the group to reduce the size
- The size of the selection will display at the top of your group
- Size the design to fit on the paper you have loaded in your printer
- Use the move icon to slide your design to the correct place on the Santa Sack
- Click on the name and you will have a text box on the leftClick on it and type the name of your pet
- 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:
- In the Sawgrass Print Utility, start by scrolling down and making sure your print orientation is set to Portrait
- For this project, 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 400 degrees and the time to 45 seconds
- Prepare your sack by using a lint roller to remove any dust or fibers
- Tape your image down to the sack
- Place the Santa Sack in the heat press and close
- Wait 45 seconds before lifting the lid and removing the Santa Sack
Tips & Tricks:
- To avoid press lines, you can rip the edges of the paper before attaching with tape
- You can also use a pressing pillow that is larger than the design, but smaller than the paper