For Cricut, Silhouette, and Siser vinyl cutter users

Make softer, longer lasting shirts with the vinyl cutter you already own

Learn the exact vinyl stencil method I use to turn a regular craft cutter into a beginner friendly screen printing setup, so you can make professional looking shirts, team gear, custom orders, and small batches without relying on HTV for every project.

  • Use your vinyl cutter to create the screen
  • Print shirts that feel softer than HTV
  • Make multiples faster without weeding every shirt
  • Avoid beginner mistakes with step by step photos
  • Start with a simple home setup, no darkroom, emulsion, or chemicals
Get the Instant PDF for $25 Or, get the spiral-bound, printed version (US shipping only) Instant digital download. Supplies explained inside. Beginner friendly.
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You already know how to make shirts with your Cricut.
But once people start asking for more than one, weeding HTV gets old fast.

Every shirt means more cutting, more weeding, more pressing, and more time spent repeating the same steps.

Screen printing with vinyl gives you another option.

Instead of putting vinyl on the shirt, you use vinyl to create the screen. Then you print the design with ink, giving you a softer feel, a more professional finish, and a setup you can use again and again to make multiple shirts faster.

You can learn this the hard way, or you can follow the Playbook.

There is plenty of free information about screen printing online. The hard part is knowing which steps matter, which supplies actually work, what order to do things in, and what to do when your print bleeds, fades, shifts, cracks, clogs, or looks uneven.

⚠️ One ruined shirt, one wrong supply order, or one afternoon of guessing can cost more than the Playbook.

The Complete Playbook gives you the full screen printing with vinyl process in one organized place, with step by step photos, charts, troubleshooting, and the little details that usually only come after ruining a few shirts.

Instead of piecing together random tutorials and hoping you caught everything, you can follow one clear process from setup to finished shirt.

Inside the Complete Playbook, you'll get the full screen printing with vinyl system.

You'll learn:

  • How to choose the right vinyl, screen, ink, tape, and squeegee
  • How to set up your workspace at home without needing a shop
  • How to size your design so it fits your shirt and screen
  • How to place your design so it is centered, straight, and professional
  • How to make a screen with adhesive vinyl
  • How to make a reusable screen with HTV
  • How to print your first shirt step by step
  • How to dry and cure your ink so it lasts in the wash
  • How to align multi color designs
  • How to fix bleeding, fading, clogged screens, uneven prints, and other beginner mistakes
  • How to use a screen printing press when you are ready to print faster
Get the Instant PDF for $25 Or, get the spiral-bound, printed version (US shipping only) Instant access after checkout. Start reading before you buy supplies.

Before the Playbook, screen printing feels overwhelming.
After the Playbook, you have a clear plan and the confidence to print your first shirt.

Before

  • Watching random videos and hoping you didn't miss an important step
  • Guessing which supplies are actually worth buying
  • Panicking when the ink bleeds, fades, or doesn't print evenly
  • Ruining expensive blanks while trying to figure it out
  • Guessing your design size and placement every time
  • Thinking screen printing requires a big press, messy chemicals, or a full shop

After

  • Following one organized process from setup to finished shirt
  • Knowing which squeegees, vinyl, inks, and screens work best for this method
  • Avoiding the most common beginner mistakes before they happen
  • Fixing problems faster because you understand what went wrong
  • Centering your screen and placing your design with confidence
  • Learning a home friendly method that works on your craft table, kitchen counter, or small workspace

Thousands of crafters have learned this method from Pigskins & Pigtails.

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This is not a theory. This is the exact process I teach crafters every day, built from years of testing vinyl, inks, screens, squeegees, curing methods, and all the frustrating little mistakes that can make a beginner want to quit.

What your $25 saves you from

One ruined shirt, one wrong supply order, or one afternoon of trial and error can cost more than the Playbook.

But the bigger cost is staying stuck, knowing there is a better way to make shirts and not feeling confident enough to try it.

For $25, you get the step by step process, supply guidance, sizing charts, placement help, troubleshooting, curing instructions, and multi color alignment method in one instant download.

  • Avoid buying supplies that do not work well
  • Avoid ruining shirts because your ink bleeds or fades
  • Avoid guessing placement and design size
  • Avoid wasting time jumping between videos
  • Avoid starting over every time you get stuck

Complete Playbook for Screen Printing with Vinyl

A step by step beginner system for turning your vinyl cutter into a home screen printing setup.

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  • Instant PDF download
  • 100 page beginner friendly guide
  • Step by step photos
  • Supply recommendations
  • Design sizing guide
  • Screen sizing guide
  • Design placement guide
  • Adhesive vinyl screen method
  • HTV reusable screen method
  • Multi color alignment instructions
  • Troubleshooting guide with 20+ common problems
$25
Get the Instant PDF Or, get the spiral-bound, printed version (US shipping only) Instant access after checkout. Start reading before you buy supplies.

Still wondering if you're ready?

I don't have all the supplies yet.
That is fine. The Playbook explains what each supply does so you can buy the right items when you are ready.
I've never screen printed before.
That is who this is for. It starts with the basics and walks you through the process with photos.
I don't have a shop.
You do not need one. This method was created for home crafters using a table, vinyl cutter, screen, ink, and basic tools.
Can't I just learn on YouTube?
You can, but you will spend more time piecing together steps, comparing advice, and figuring out what went wrong. This gives you the process in order.
I'm not selling shirts yet.
You do not have to be. This is for hobby crafters, school moms, spirit wear makers, and future side hustlers who want better shirts from home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a printed or digital book?
Both are available! The digital PDF version is available for immediate download. If you prefer a hard-copy that you can flip through and take notes, a spiral-bound version is available with US shipping.
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Do I need a vinyl cutter to use this method?
Yes! The guide is written specifically for Cricut, Silhouette, or Siser users who want to screen print.
Do I need to get all the supplies before I purchase the book?
Definitely not. I'll explain what each item does so you only buy what you really need and avoid wasting money on stuff that isn't necessary.
I've never screen printed before — is this for me?
100%! It was created for absolute beginners.
Can I still use HTV after learning this?
Of course! There are times I still use HTV, like personalized items. But once you feel the quality of a screen printed shirt, you'll probably prefer screen printing almost all of your projects!
How soon can I start?
You can read the Playbook immediately after purchase. You do not need to own every supply before buying because the guide helps you understand what to get first.
Is this better than HTV?
It depends on the project. HTV still works well for personalization and one offs. Screen printing is especially helpful when you want a softer feel, better washability, or need to make multiples of the same design.
Can I use this for custom orders?
Yes. This method is especially useful when you are making small batches, team shirts, school shirts, family shirts, or repeat designs.
Do I need emulsion or a darkroom?
No. This method uses vinyl as the stencil, so it skips the traditional emulsion and darkroom setup.
What happens after I buy?
You'll receive a link to download the PDF after checkout and by email.

Ready to make softer, better shirts with the cutter you already have?

Get the step by step process, supply guidance, sizing charts, troubleshooting, and everything else you need — in one instant download.

Get the Instant PDF for $25 Or, get the spiral-bound, printed version (US shipping only) Instant access after checkout. Start reading before you buy supplies.