Getting things straight!!!!

[bfos]

I've only just started out. I'm not doing too bad, other than the fact I seem to spend so long trying to get things straight. So far I have done mouse mats, canvas bags, passport covers, luggage tags, drawstring bags and glass frames.

Has anyone got any tips?

[UK Printed Mugs]

1) DIY jigs.
2) Black border slightly wider than artwork so can position correctly.
3) Trim artwork so you always have same border space.

[logobear]

you could line up your press with magnetic north, - and use a compass?

[ArferMo]

haha you been on the happy juice.... I must try the compass trick

[mr-gobby]

Fire an arrow? they usually fly straight. I'm dreadful for fartimg about getting things straight, it's an eye and practice thing really I think if you want some speed. Ive used a ruler for quick checks but it is down to time being lost with all these checks so if there's a foolproof way I'll try it, I even set up a laser level over the platoon of the press but the press isn't bolted down so it moved a bit but that's a pretty good idea if you can stabilise your press, Stanley do one for about £50 .

[astrobutch]

When you print from your program, always add crop marks if you have the option. not sure if that helps?:frown:

[mags1892]

Youll find by eye is usually good enough and garmets tend to be unevenly cut ie the shoulders rarely match (not gildan anyway)

[logobear]

Fold the garment in half and give it a quick low pressure press... Open out and lay on the press. Now you have a straight middle line to use as a guide...... I only use this for very large garment.... Otherwise my eye is good enough