Make Press
Repeat.
All projects

Project plan

Make a Cricut Infusible Ink T-shirt

Use Cricut’s XL polyester T-shirt blank, a pre-inked transfer sheet, Maker 4 cutter, and the dated EasyPress SE Heat Guide result.

6 steps11 materials & suppliesUpdated

Project illustration. The plan below identifies the exact blank and equipment.

Planned finished item

Planned outcome: one Cricut Infusible Ink transfer applied to Cricut Men’s T-Shirt Blank, Crew Neck, size XL, item 2006815. This is a pre-inked cut-sheet workflow and does not use a sublimation printer.

Cricut Men’s T-Shirt Blank, Crew Neck, XL, item 2006815

Artwork requirements

Measure the actual XL shirt placement

Measure the chosen flat placement area on the exact XL shirt before sizing the file; Cricut does not specify a numeric decorated area for this item. Then keep the single transfer within the selected sheet and Maker 4 cut envelope, and smaller than the press plate. The plate is a machine limit, not a recommended shirt graphic size.

  • Before sizing the file, measure the flat placement area on the exact Cricut Men’s T-Shirt Blank, Crew Neck, size XL, item 2006815. Cricut’s listing does not specify a numeric decorated-area rectangle; do not substitute the garment’s outside dimensions.
  • After measuring that placement, keep the single transfer within the selected 12 × 12 in sheet and Maker 4 cut limits, and smaller than the EasyPress SE plate. Cricut says to make one application rather than pressing in sections; the plate is a machine limit, not a recommended shirt graphic size.
  • Mirror the cut image before cutting, as required by Cricut’s Infusible Ink sheet instructions.

The 12 × 12 in transfer sheet and 11.5 × 23.5 in Maker 4 maximum cut size on a mat are different constraints; neither is a recommended shirt graphic size.

The EasyPress SE 12 × 10 in plate is a machine dimension, not a verified artwork area.

No physical test result or best-size recommendation is claimed.

Bill of materials

Gather these items before you begin. Required, optional, and included items are marked below.

Equipment

  • Cricut EasyPress SE, 12 × 10 in

    EP4-12x10-base

    View equipment

  • Cricut Maker 4

    2011084

Press guidance by equipment class

These supplier instructions name a class or application; they do not verify a particular press model.

Source-scoped starting settings

infusible ink

Cricut EasyPress SE

Temperature
385 °F
Time
40 seconds
Pressure
Firm
  • Mirror the design before cutting; place the transfer sheet liner-side down on a StandardGrip mat; crack-weed the cut and trim the liner close to the design.
  • Size the design to the blank and keep it smaller than the heat plate; Cricut says to press once rather than in sections.
  • Lint-roll the surface and use protective paper/cardstock as Cricut instructs. For the tote, place the mat and protective insert inside the bag. Keep the press still during the single application and lift slowly.
  • The sources disagree on liner removal: the Heat Guide says remove the liner while warm; the separate How to Use Infusible Ink article says cool completely, then remove paper and liner slowly. Do not silently choose between them.

Conflicting source instructions

Cricut's dynamic Heat Guide says remove the transfer liner while warm, while its separate How to Use Infusible Ink article says to cool the project, then slowly remove the liner. Both apply to this Infusible Ink apparel/bag workflow; no resolution is asserted.

Checked .

Ordered steps

  1. Step 1

    Check the chosen placement on the actual XL shirt before sizing the file. The product page gives no numeric decorated area; the plate, sheet, and cutter limits do not replace that measurement.

  2. Step 2

    Mirror the artwork, place the Black Infusible Ink sheet liner-side down on the StandardGrip mat, cut it with the Maker 4, crack-weed it, and trim the liner close to the design. The selected sheet page lists Maker machines as a family; it does not name item 2011084 individually.

  3. Step 3

    Put the shirt on the selected Cricut pressing mat or the listed EasyPress Mat option. Insert white 80 lb cardstock or four layers of butcher paper inside the shirt, lint-roll the full surface, and cover the application area with clean butcher paper. Cricut Butcher Paper is listed in the BOM as the source-backed cover and paper option; the generic tool records do not claim exact branded SKUs.

  4. Step 4

    Follow the Cricut U.S. Heat Guide output recorded on 2026-09-23: preheat the shirt for 15 seconds, then apply 385°F for 40 seconds with Firm pressure. Cricut’s separate how-to says to let the blank cool completely after preheating before placing the transfer. The selector returned EasyPress SE without asking for a plate size; this project uses the separate 12 × 10 in base. Cricut’s exact XL listing names EasyPress 2/3, while a separate FAQ says SE works like EasyPress 2.

    Use the listed settings context.

  5. Step 5

    Keep the EasyPress still for the single application and lift it slowly. Cricut’s Heat Guide says remove the liner while warm; its separate Infusible Ink how-to says to cool completely before slowly removing paper and liner. The sources conflict, so check their current instructions and do not combine the two timings into a new rule.

    Use the listed settings context.

  6. Step 6

    After the transfer cools, wash inside out in cold water with mild detergent. Tumble dry low or line dry; Cricut says to avoid fabric softener, dryer sheets, and bleach.

Completion checks

Troubleshooting

  • Reduce the design to fit the shirt placement you measured. Also check the 12 × 12 in sheet, Maker 4 cut envelope, and 12 × 10 in press plate as separate constraints.
  • The product page does not give a numeric artwork rectangle.

  • Confirm the design was mirrored before cutting and that the sheet was placed liner-side down on a StandardGrip mat.
  • Do not send the pre-inked transfer sheet through a sublimation printer.

This is a Cricut Infusible Ink project. The black transfer sheets are pre-inked and cut with a Cricut machine; you do not print these sheets or use sublimation ink. That distinction matters: this project has no sublimation printer, printed paper, or printer settings. The Cricut XL shirt page identifies item 2006815 and lists 95% polyester with 5% spandex. Its selected item page names EasyPress 2/3, not SE; Cricut’s separate FAQ says the SE works like EasyPress 2, and the U.S. Heat Guide returned the settings below when EasyPress SE was selected.

Original process diagram showing a measured T-shirt placement, pre-inked cut sheet, and separate 12 by 10 inch press plate constraint.

Measure the shirt area

Cricut does not publish a numeric design rectangle for Men’s T-Shirt Blank, Crew Neck, XL, item 2006815. Measure the flat placement area on the actual shirt before sizing the file, then keep the single transfer within that measured area, the 12 × 12 inch sheet and Maker 4 cut envelope, and smaller than the EasyPress SE plate. The plate measures 12 × 10 inches, but that machine specification is not a recommended shirt graphic size; Cricut says not to press the design in sections. The selected XL listing says the shirt runs small and advises ordering one to two sizes up; check the garment sizing details before choosing a size.

Prepare the cut sheet

Use the Maker 4 with a StandardGrip mat. Cricut’s Machine Only option lists a LightGrip mat, while its Infusible Ink FAQ calls for StandardGrip when cutting transfer sheets, so do not count the included mat as a substitute. Mirror the image, place the sheet liner-side down, cut, crack-weed, and trim the clear liner close to the artwork. The selected sheet page lists Maker machines at the family level; its compatibility section does not name Maker 4 item 2011084 individually.

Cricut lists white 80 lb cardstock or four layers of butcher paper inside the shirt, clean butcher paper over the transfer, a lint roller, scissors, and tweezers. The BOM includes Cricut Butcher Paper item 2011640 for the paper layers and cover; the other records are generic supply requirements with no manufacturer-specific SKU or price. The Heat Guide selected a Cricut Pressing Mat. The BOM lists Cricut EasyPress Mat item 2012378 as one mat option; Cricut describes it for T-shirt use, but its compatibility list names EasyPress 2/3 rather than SE. Cricut’s separate how-to says to let the blank cool completely after preheating before placing the design.

Apply the transfer

The U.S. Cricut Heat Guide result checked on September 23, 2026 selected EasyPress SE, Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet, T-Shirt, and Cricut Pressing Mat. It returned a 15-second preheat followed by 385°F for 40 seconds at Firm pressure. Cricut’s separate how-to says to let the blank cool completely after preheating before applying the design; check both current instructions during setup. The selector does not ask which SE plate size is used; this plan lists the 12 × 10 inch model as the chosen press. The selected shirt listing itself names EasyPress 2/3. The SE path therefore comes from Cricut’s separate statement that SE works like EasyPress 2 plus the dated Heat Guide result, not from an exact SE mention on the shirt SKU page.

Cricut’s two instructions differ on liner removal. The Heat Guide says to remove the liner while warm; the separate How to Use Infusible Ink article says to let the project cool completely and then remove the paper and liner slowly. This plan preserves both instructions and does not invent a resolution. Check the current Cricut directions for the exact product before choosing that step. Cricut also says the EasyPress should stay still during the single application and be lifted slowly. Use good ventilation because Cricut warns that heating vapors may irritate sensitive people.

Save and price the plan

A BOM quantity of 1 means one XL shirt, one two-sheet transfer pack, one six-count StandardGrip mat pack, one Maker 4, one press, one EasyPress Mat, and one 15-sheet Cricut Butcher Paper pack. Cricut recommends a new paper sheet for each transfer; the inside layers may use four butcher-paper sheets or the optional generic 80 lb cardstock line, while the top cover still needs clean butcher paper. The machine-only offer includes LightGrip, so the separate StandardGrip pack remains on the BOM. Generic lint roller, scissors, tweezers, and cardstock have no named manufacturer SKU or price. Save this project in the browser, print it from the project actions, and open My setup to export the workspace. Use the project pricing calculator with current offers and your own labor and supply costs. On September 23, Cricut’s U.S. pages showed the selected XL blank at $5.39, Black transfer sheets at $8.39, Maker 4 Machine Only at $379, EasyPress SE 12 × 10 at $119, StandardGrip six-pack at $15.99, EasyPress Mat at $10.99, and Cricut Butcher Paper 15-pack at $10.99. These were page observations with unknown stock status, not a current availability promise or project total.

Page address: https://makepressrepeat.com/projects/infusible-ink-tshirt

Sources and review date

Cricut’s product, help, and Heat Guide pages were checked on September 23, 2026. This source-based plan has not been physically tested. The diagram is original artwork, not a template.

Continue with the Cricut Infusible Ink tote project or browse all projects.

Make something next

Make a Cricut Infusible Ink mug

Plan one Cricut 12 oz mug with an exact Mug Press, Joy Xtra cutter, mat, transfer sheet, source-scoped cut bounds, and automatic cycle.

View project plan