Did you know that custom clothing labels are still the best brand in clothing and accessories? That’s how it is. They are the most multifaceted, professional and cost-effective way to showcase your business, not to mention your best selling point.
In addition to the brand, certain labels instruct their customers on how to best care for the outfit. Without them, some people could risk shrinking, tearing, or fading due to the color of the fabric, perhaps from putting the outfit in the washing machine by mistake, but that shouldn’t be the case.
So if you’re planning to start a clothing line (or maybe you want to fantasize about your own handmade craft), learning how to create clothing tags individually is essential. Here is how.
Using stamps to make your clothing labels
Stamping is a fairly easy method, as well as a good DIY solution. Unlike other DIY versions like screen-printed bits, you’ll only need fabric or tape and, of course, a stamp.
The process involves using a custom stamp to print your clothing label onto the fabric or paper of the tape, then affix it with an iron and sew it on. Below are some of the things you need to start the stamping process.
1. A patterned material
A flat, plain weave ribbon will work well. But for a nice, clean seal, make sure the tape is as smooth as possible. Also, consider a tightly woven tape that is made from natural rubber.
Other options you might consider include hemming a suitable light-toned fabric. This is especially when you are in a hurry or can’t get the right tape. On the other hand, you can use plain weave fabric. Fabrics (such as poplin and shirting) that are light in color and tightly woven are best.
Use pinking shears to trim the edges, then create a fringe by pulling on a few threads. But before you stamp, make sure you press the fabric so it’s a nice, smooth shape.
2. A stamping material
Stamping materials vary based on a material’s properties, formability, and simulations. Therefore, before selecting a stamping material, always consider any factors that might make it unsuitable for a specific task. These are some of the commonly used stamping materials on the market;
Texts Stamps
Alphabet kits or stamps that include letters are best, especially for making clear and consistent text on labels. The kits work best because they incorporate various letters and symbols (upper and lower case), which you can repeatedly rearrange and stamp.
Image and Decorative Stamps
In addition to text stamps, you can get some lovely pretty stamps at your local craft store. But find the right ratio, tiny stamps, that fit well with the width of your tape. That way you can easily add decorative parts to the text.
3. Ink pads
Most ink pads won’t work on fabric, though certain varieties, like the black ink pad, can print on almost any surface, from shades and fabrics to wood and paper. Also, ink in particular (such as large stamp pads) can withstand heavy machine washing with minimal bleeding or fading.
You can try a piece of patterned fabric in the washing machine and note any chance of fading. Also, follow the instructions on heat setting along with your particular ink, while a couple of fabric printing inks may require a heat set, others may not.
4. Sewn-in clothing size label
If you are knitting or sewing your clothing, and looking for a sewn-on clothing label, a size label from your local stationery store may suffice. This should include a ready-to-use sewn label that meets international size standards and incorporates multiple background colors.
How to sew clothing labels?
You can sew the size label with a sewing machine or by hand. The size tag can conform to the clothing fabric on one or both shorter sides, depending on whether or not you want a more freely hanging tag.
You can buy a couple of sewn-on clothing labels, including baby size labels, children’s size labels, and adult size labels. In the US, newborn and toddler clothing sizes range from 0-3-18-24 months and 3-18 months. For boys, the tag size ranges from 1T to 6T. And from six to sixteen for adults.
Also, sew-on size labels come in different fonts and background colors. Some stores have up to seven background colors and a handful of fonts to choose from. Some commonly used combinations include, but are not limited to, blue with white font, purple with white font, and pink with white font.
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