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Last updated: January 14, 2021 in Arts & Crafts

Valentine’s Patterned HTV Shirt with Cameo {Free SVG File}

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Free Valentine's Shirt SVG file for use on Cameo or Cricut to make heat transfer vinyl t-shirt

I must admit, Valentine’s Day makes me a bit giddy! To celebrate this year’s most romantic holiday, I’ve designed a Valentine’s patterned HTV shirt with Cameo and included a FREE SVG file you can download.

DIY Valentine's Day shirt using the Cameo or Cricut cutting machine, buffalo plaid vinyl and a free SVG file available for download

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DIY Valentine’s Shirt: Supplies

  • Plain cotton/cotton-blend t-shirt
  • Silhouette Cameo or Cricut cutting machine
  • Buffalo plaid heat transfer vinyl
  • Heat transfer tape
  • Silhouette cutting mat (preferred)
  • Heat press or iron with ironing board

I found a buffalo plaid print that worked very well with both my Cameo machine and my t-shirt heat press machine.

If you’re considering investing in a machine to press t-shirts, I absolutely love this model I purchased on Amazon!

SVG Cut Files with Heart and Love Design

DIY Valentine's Day t-shirt using buffalo plaid heat transfer vinyl

Note: For the Silhouette Cameo, you’ll need the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or Business Edition to import SVG files. With the Cricut, you’ll want to import your files as a vector upload.

You can download your free Heart SVG by completing the form below. In doing so, you’ll receive…

  • Access to the First Day of Home library of free printables and other downloads
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You’ll also get access to my latest Love SVG design (shown below), which you can use to make more t-shirts, mugs, artwork, etc.

Love SVG free download

Simply enter your details below and confirm your e-mail. (Be sure to check your Promotions or Spam folder.)

You’ll also get access to my free Mother’s Day t-shirt and St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt designs as well as countless other printables and free art.

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Instructions for Cutting Valentine’s Heart Design

This download works with both Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Studio (Designer Edition and above). Since I own a handy Cameo, I’ll walk you through those steps in this tutorial.

1. Prepare the file for cutting

Open the Valentine’s heart file and resize the image as desired.

Resizing SVG file to make a Valentine's heart t-shirt with the word love for heat transfer vinyl using Cameo or Cricut

2. Cut the heat-transfer vinyl (HTV)

If using the buffalo plaid patterned HTV or a similar patterned design, follow the manufacturer’s recommended cut settings. Typically, you will cut with the pattern facing up and a mat underneath.

Placing buffalo plaid heat transfer vinyl on Silhouette Cameo cutting mat to make Valentine's Day DIY shirt

If your blade does not adjust automatically, use the settings below. I always recommend performing a test cut before diving in with the full design.

These settings should work well with light to medium weight materials including patterned vinyl.

Cameo Cut Settings: Blade = 3, Speed = 8, Force = 3

Free Heart Valentine's SVG pattern for download to use on Cricut or Cameo cutting machines

Have you ever finished cutting your vinyl for a t-shirt only to realize you were supposed to mirror the image (raises hand)? Well, luckily you don’t have to reverse the image with patterned vinyl like this one. Hooray!

3. Weed the pattern

Tip: Cut around the heart design with scissors before weeding, so you can salvage any remaining vinyl for a future project.

Using a weeding tool, remove the excess vinyl around the heart as well as the word “love” in the middle.

I can’t explain why I love this part so much. Maybe it’s therapeutic, or maybe it’s just exciting to see your final design start to emerge.

4. Transfer design to tape

With most patterned vinyl, you need to transfer the design using transfer paper or adhesive tape before adhering it to the shirt.

Note: this tape is SUPER sticky. Your best bet is to start with one corner/edge and gently smooth it down. Brush out any air bubbles with a credit card or squeegee of your choice.

5. Press the Valentine’s heart design onto the shirt.

I use this heat press (which I LOVE) for my iron-on vinyl adventures. However, you can definitely use a regular iron. I suggest testing a vinyl sample on an old tee before diving in.

  • Heat press directions (buffalo plaid HTV): Heat the press to 295° F/146° C. Press the shirt without the pattern for 5 seconds to iron out wrinkles. Then, place your design on the shirt and press on medium pressure for 15-20 seconds.
  • Ironing directions: Turn off the steam setting and press 15-20 seconds in sections, one time only.

In either case, peel off the cover tape right away (while hot).

DIY Valentines Shirt with free SVG file for Cricut and Silhouette Cameo

Washing and Care Instructions for DIY Valentine’s Day shirt

First, you should wear your shirt as much as possible leading up to Valentine’s Day! 😉 Second, you should follow these instructions to properly care for your Valentine’s heart shirt.

  • Wait 24 hours before washing the shirt.
  • Machine wash warm or cold with mild detergent.
  • Dry on normal setting.
  • No bleaching or dry cleaning!

Please share your designs with me if you use this file. You can tag @firstdayofhome on Instagram or Twitter.

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Make a DIY Valentine's t-shirt using buffalo plaid and a Cameo or Cricut cutting machine with this free SVG download

Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends!

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First published: January 20, 2019

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  1. Kai says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:05 am

    I can’t find the download link?

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    • Crissy says

      February 12, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      Hello, Kai. Once you subscribe, you will receive an e-mail with information about downloading the file and all of my other free printables. I e-mailed you a response directly as well. Please feel free to reach out if you still have trouble. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Cindy says

    February 4, 2019 at 7:39 am

    Such a cute project! Using the buffalo check was so smart!! Pinning 😊

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    • Crissy says

      February 4, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks, Cindy! I’m glad you stopped by. I had to have the check once I saw it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lauren | Mom Home Guide says

    February 1, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    Hi! I love your buffalo plaid heart! I bought a Cameo months ago and still haven’t used it! I really need to get on that.

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    • Crissy says

      February 3, 2019 at 12:05 am

      Thanks, Lauren. Oh, I hope you will pull out the Cameo and try some projects. You’ll be hooked once you start! 😉

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    February 1, 2019 at 9:33 am

    I love any craft with hearts and love any pattern that is plaid. This is a win win for me. Love the design

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    • Crissy says

      February 1, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks, Sue! I know you’re a Cricut crafter, so I hope you’ll enjoy using this pattern! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lynne says

    January 24, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    Such a cute shirt! I love the buffalo plaid for Valentine’s Day!!

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    • Crissy says

      January 26, 2019 at 10:55 pm

      Aww, thanks, Lynne. I am really digging the buffalo plaid for Valentine’s Day, too! Why limit the pattern to Christmas, right?

      Reply
  6. NC says

    January 22, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Super cute Tee, Crissy. Have you considered marketing these? They would fly off the shelves …..great Valentine’s gift for sure!

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    • Crissy says

      January 22, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks, NC! I actually have thought about selling these at a later date. That’s such a sweet compliment.

      Reply
  7. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    January 21, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    Super cute Crissy! You always come up with the best projects!

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    • Crissy says

      January 21, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle! This was a fun one. Ready to get my Valentine’s Day going!

      Reply
  8. Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says

    January 21, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    This is super cute and I want to see you model it! I think it would be adorable. Pinning!

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    • Crissy says

      January 21, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Ha! Thanks, Marissa. I alllllmost modeled it on my IG stories but wasn’t feeling it. Maybe I’ll make an appearance this week… 😉

      Reply
  9. Julie Briones says

    January 21, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    That is so adorable! Love the buffalo plaid in this color for Valentine’s! 😉 Pinned!

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    • Crissy says

      January 21, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks, sweet Galentine! 😉 I always appreciate your pinning and sharing, Julie!

      Reply

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