DIY Christmas Pillowcases with the xTool Heat Press
This post has been sponsored by xTool. Photos, opinions and text are all my own.
As promised, I’m back to share one of the fun projects I’ve been working on for the holiday season—Christmas pillowcases!
I’ve been busy crafting for the upcoming fairs, and this project was one of my favorites because it was not only fun but also incredibly easy thanks to my xTool Heat Press. If you're looking to make something festive that’s simple yet stunning, these pillowcases are perfect!
If you want to add a personalized touch to your decor or create unique gifts for loved ones, this project is exactly what you need.
Let me show you how!
Here’s What You’ll Need:
A plain pillowcase (white or any festive color!) I used these from Amazon
Blue puffy vinyl (or any color you love!) and regular heat transfer vinyl
Your favorite Christmas design or saying (think snowflakes, "Merry & Bright," or a festive Santa!) Creative Fabrica is a great place to find graphics.
Weeding tool and transfer tape
How to Make Your DIY Christmas Pillowcase:
Design Your Vinyl: Choose or create your Christmas design in your cutting software, then cut it out on the vinyl of your choice.
I went with a classic red and blue color scheme for a wintry vibe and used the puffy vinyl for the blue.
Using the xTool to press the vinyl was seamless—its precise heat control ensured a perfect transfer.
Weed and Prepare: Carefully weed your design, removing any excess vinyl.
Once it's prepped, use transfer tape to lift your design for easy placement. Trust me, with the xTool Heat Press, it’s smooth sailing from here!
Press It: Heat up your Heat Press and press your design onto the pillowcase.
Since the black was the largest part of the design, I pressed that first and then added the red. I saved the puffy vinyl for last because I didn’t want to reheat it multiple times pressing the other colors.
Be sure to cover your design with a Teflon sheet or the other vinyl will melt onto your press.
The puffy vinyl adds such a cool, textured look—it’s like your design is popping off the fabric!
Admire Your Work: Peel off the transfer tape, and voilà! You’ve got yourself a festive Christmas pillowcase that’ll make any room feel extra cozy and cheerful.
Why I Love the xtool Heat Press
I can’t tell you enough how much I love using the xTool Heat Press for projects like this. It takes out all the guesswork—whether I’m working with puffy vinyl or standard HTV, the heat settings are super precise, and I get perfect results every time.
It’s honestly one of my favorite crafting tools, making these projects quick, easy, and stress-free!
Custom Pillowcases Make Great Gifts!
These pillowcases aren’t just great for your own holiday decor—they make amazing gifts, too!
I even made a fun NY Giants pillowcase for my grandson and now the whole family wants one for Christmas.
Honestly, this might be my favorite too 😂 the colors are gorgeous the design is perfect and the dark blue puffy vinyl is so much fun!
You can also personalize them with names, favorite quotes, or festive designs, they’re a thoughtful and fun gift idea that’s sure to impress. 🎁 And with the xTool Heat Press, you can whip up a bunch of them in no time!
If you decide to give this project a try, I’d love to see your creations! Tag me @kraftyplanner on social media so I can admire all your festive designs. 😊
Happy crafting and happy holidays! 🎄
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