Then, set the material to iron-on and double check that the correct blade is loaded into the machine.

Step Two: Load and Cut

Place the first color of vinyl on the cutting mat and load it into the machine by aligning it between the guides and pressing the load button. Press the flashing start button to begin cutting.

Once the first color has finished cutting, load the second color onto the mat. *Remember, heat transfer vinyl cuts in reverse so place the shiny side down against the mat.

Step Three: Weed Images

Use scissors to free the design from the rest of the sheet of vinyl then remove the excess vinyl from around the design.

For the smaller pieces, use a hook tool or something similarly sharp and pointy.

Step Four: Press Designs

Preheat the pillow cover with a warm iron for about 15 seconds. This not only removes the wrinkles but it also helps give the heat transfer vinyl a warm surface to adhere to.

Place the decal on the pillow and cover with a teflon sheet. Use the iron on the cotton setting (no steam) to press in sections for 10-15 seconds each time.

Let the heat transfer vinyl cool for at least 10 seconds before attempting to remove the carrier sheet. Carefully peel away a corner to check that it has properly adhered. If it's still peeling away from the fabric, place it back down and press again.

Repeat the steps above to add the words to the pillow and you're done!

Adding heat transfer vinyl on a cotton pillow is such an easy and inexpensive way to spruce up your home decor. You can even do a completely different design on the back and get more bang for your buck. Two pillows for the price of one!

For even more home decor inspiration check out our DIY Throw Pillow with Inkjet Printable Vinyl post on the Craftables blog.