First Project of 2025!

**Personalised

PU Leather Passport Cover with HTV – Step-by-Step Guide**

This is one of my first projects of 2025—personalizing passport covers with HTV. I usually do sublimation, so working with HTV was a bit intimidating. But one of my goals this year is to master layering, which is my biggest challenge.

Here’s a quick guide for anyone wanting to try this project—it’s a great seller!

Materials:

  • iPad/Laptop
  • Design software (for cutting machine)
  • HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl)
  • Weeding tool
  • Vinyl cutting machine
  • Passport cover (PU leather)
  • Parchment paper
  • Heat press
  • Scissors
  • Brayer

Method:

  1. Prepare Heat Press: Set the heat press to 150°C and 5 seconds.
  2. Measure the Passport Cover: Measure to determine the size for your design (e.g., my design was 5.48cm x 1.45cm).
  3. Create the Design: Use your design software to input the name or text, then mirror the design.
  4. Cut the HTV: Choose the right material (e.g., metallic gold HTV), place the shiny side down on the cutting mat, and use a brayer to smooth it out. Set your cutting machine and cut.
  5. Weed the Design: Use a weeding tool to remove excess vinyl carefully.
  6. Position the HTV: Place the weeded HTV onto the passport cover with the shiny transfer side up, then position it as desired.
  7. Press the Design: Place parchment paper on top and press with your heat press for 5 seconds.
  8. Cool and Peel: Let it cool, then remove the transfer paper. The design should now be applied!

This is an easy, simple project to make and sell well. I hope this encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and make 2025 even better!





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So cute!! Thanks for sharing and letting us know that this craft is a good seller. :heart_eyes:

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This is a really neat idea. Thank you for sharing i am going to have to try this foe my up coming trip this year!

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Do remember to show us when you make them x

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Most definitely will! It will be my first big trip across the pond!

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So cute! When you mentioned leather passport, 1st thought that came to my mind was you were able to get a hold of the Leather cold laminate you were asking about. :sweat_smile: but what you made was super cute :heart_eyes_cat:

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Haha bless, I can get hold of something similar here in the uk but the price is ridiculous so I think I’m going to bypass it for now until I figure out who can send it from the Philippines direct if it’s cheaper as I need a few other items too…

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Love this! i’m about to do the same for my sons disability badge holder :smiley:

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These are nice. I love the colors. I have some I want to sublimate but don’t have a clue of what I want to put on them. I may make some of these until then.

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Thats a great I idea…

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I think i might see if i could get hold of some printed leather and hand sew it. Thank you for the inspiration!

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May I ask Where are you from?

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Southeastern Oklahoma

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Sending you a message. If that’s ok.?

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Sure its ok with me.

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My gosh the details! Very classy design too.

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just thought I’d update you i got hold of them ( imported 1200) sheets :heart_eyes:

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