FREE Father's Day SVG and DIY Cricut Tutorial

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Let’s make an awesome Father’s Day shirt! This bold and fun Dad design is perfect for crafting a custom tee with your Cricut.

I’ll walk you through the step-by-step tutorial using heat transfer vinyl—and yes, the SVG file is completely FREE!

Grab the file and let’s get crafting for Dad! 👕🎉

To Create Your DIY Father's Day Shirt with Cricut - Gather These Materials

Cricut -

Cricut Cutting Mat - Standard Green for Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl

Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) - You will need 1 color

Weeding Tool
- I love these super sharp tweezers
- or use the Cricut Weeding Tools

Heat Press -
- Cricut Auto Press
- Cricut Easy Press
- Household Iron

Teflon Sheet to protect vinyl from heat press or iron.

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Let's Get Making ✂️

Upload the Father's Day SVG File - Make sure you grabbed the FREE Download above.

One the Father's Day SVG File is uploaded - your screen should look like this.

Resize the Father's Day SVG to the size you prefer. I typically size shirt designs around 10" wide.

Once resized - click MAKE in the top right hand corner.

Mat Set Up

This screen will show you how the Father's Day SVG design will cut on your Cricut Cutting Mat.

Remember to Mirror

Since you are using IRON ON HEAT TRANSFER VINYL for a shirt it is CRUCIAL that you click MIRROR on the left hand panel.

You must cut iron on vinyl backwards for your design to show correctly on your shirt.

Place your Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl on your mat (make sure to cover all areas where your design will be cut).

I use the Everyday Iron On Setting to cut the Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl.

If you use a different brand of vinyl you may need to adjust your settings for the perfect cut.

Photo courtesy of Cricut

Let's Weed

Now remove the excess Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl from around the design. This is called weeding.

Place your Father's Day SVG design on your shirt. Make sure to CENTER the design.

I place my design 2-3" down from the neckline.

Photo courtesy of Cricut

Now it's Time to Press your Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl

Grab your heat press or iron and preheat your shirt. I warm the material by pressing for 10-15 seconds.

Now - place the Father's Day design on the shirt with the shiny liner side up.

Settings for Cricut Everyday Iron On Vinyl:

Heat Press: Heat your press to 315 Degrees Fahrenheit. Use firm pressure and press for 30 seconds.

Household Iron: Use the Cotton/Linen setting (generally the highest temperature setting). Make sure the steam setting is OFF.

Preheat your material for 10-15 seconds. Place the weeded image, liner side up, onto the shirt. Apply medium pressure with the iron for 25-30 seconds. Flip the material over and apply medium pressure with the iron to the back of the shirt for an additional 25-30 seconds.

Remove the clear liner once the vinyl design has cooled to the touch.

Great Job! All done!

Shirt Care Tips:

Wait for 24 hours before washing your shirt.
Wash and tumble dry inside out.
Do not bleach.

Dad is going to love this DIY Father's Day shirt!

And don't stop with just creating shirts - try Mugs or Tote Bags for an amazing Father's Day Gift!

If you loved this FREE Father's Day SVG, you’re going to love these Dad SVG Files! So many cute designs, perfect for tees, mugs, and personalized gifts!

Grab yours now and start crafting! ✨