How to Make Decals for Sewing Machines
Vintage sewing machines were embellished with intricate artwork and designs. Those machines are considered industrial art by collectors. It is possible to make your own decals to decorate your sewing machine. Artwork can be converted to JPEG digital format or created digitally in a computer graphics software program. The artwork can then be printed onto water-slide decal paper using an inkjet printer and then affixed to your sewing machine.
Things You'll Need
- Water-slide decal inkjet printer paper
- Krylon acrylic crystal clear high gloss
Instructions
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Design your artwork. For inspiration on sewing machine decal art, refer to the link in resources for vintage samples. Scan your artwork to convert it to digital JPEG format and save it in a file on your computer, or design your artwork using a computer graphics program.
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Lay out your images on a document file, adjusting the size of the images so that they will be the desired size for your sewing machine.
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Choose clear water-slide decal paper and insert it in the paper tray of your inkjet printer. Normally you will print on the glossy side of the paper. Check the manufacturer's instructions for any additional printing instructions.
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Set your printer settings so that the resolution is "best" and the paper is "photo gloss," and print your document onto the water-slide decal paper.
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Spray the decal paper with Krylon acrylic crystal clear high gloss spray, or follow the instructions included with the water-slide paper for protecting the surface. Allow it to dry for at least an hour. Cut out each individual decal design.
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Apply the decal after first soaking it in water for several minutes, sliding off the paper backing and affixing the decal to a clean, dry surface.
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