Back to School SVG Cut Files

Whether you have a child entering Pre-K, Kindergarten or one that is rounding out their elementary career as a 5th grader, these Back to School SVG Cut Files are perfect. Grab your vinyl and your Silhouette Cameo and get crafting!

I know for some of you in the southern states, back to school is happening right now or you might already be into week 2 like my sister, Kate’s boys in TN.

BACK TO SCHOOL SVG CUT FILES FOR SILHOUETTE AND CRICUT

Here in NY we don’t go back until after Labor Day so we are still in lazy mode at the Miller house. I actually feel like I’ve been in lazy mode this whole summer but a miracle happened today and I created an entire new set of First Day of School SVGs.

I started The Girl Creative in 2009 and believe it or not, I don’t have much back to school content here. Back when I designed mostly printables, I shared these Free Printable First Day of School Signs.

TEACHER APPRECIATION IDEAS AND SVGS

My friends and I got together last year and created some super fun SVGS for Teachers. You may have snagged them already but if not, you can still get them for free HERE.

Prior to that I created my own little bundle of Cut Files for Teachers that you can download HERE if you happened to have missed that post.

If you want to go WAY back, check out the Teacher Appreciation archives.

SVG FILES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

For this collection of SVGs for back to school, I decided to focus on primary or elementary school. I have teenagers so I’m pretty confident I wouldn’t get away with making them first day of school shirts once they hit middle school.

This bundle includes the following SVGs:

PRESCHOOL VIBES SVG | KINDERGARTEN VIBES SVG | FIRST GRADE VIBES SVG | SECOND GRADE VIBES SVG | THIRD GRADE VIBES SVG | FOURTH GRADE VIBES SVG AND FIFTH GRADE VIBES SVG

To download these Back to School SVGs simply complete the form below. Once you hit SUBSCRIBE your download will begin instantly. These designs are FREE for PERSONAL USE. Download includes the following files all zipped up in one download: SVG and transparent PNG. You will need to extract them before use.

CREATIVE BACK TO SCHOOL IDEAS

I love teaming up with other creative bloggers when it comes to sharing crafts, printables and fun ideas. Check out these awesome back to school posts!

Beth of Creatively Beth is sharing an Upcycle Wine Cork Apple that would make the cutest back-to-school gift for that special teacher.

Create a sweet gift for your new teacher with a fun set of Back-to-School Themed Bracelets that you can make in about an hour. Lindsay of Artsy Fartsy Mama shows you how.

Greet your new teachers with a Free Printable Pencil Card created by Liz from Liz on Call. Tuck a gift card inside!

Heather from Homemade Heather is creating sweet treats for Back-to-School with yummy Sugar Cookies and free printable gift tags.

Create colorful Paint Pour Notebooks with this fantastic step-by-step tutorial created by Blanca of Creativities Galore.

Candice of She’s Crafty Crafty is showing her team spirit with a colorful set of Back-to-School Felt Flags. A great way to learn your ABC’s and 123’s.

Learn how to make Back-to-School Stickers with your Cricut cutting machine. Michelle of Michelle’s Party Plan-it is sharing a complete tutorial.

Jane from DIY by Jane is sharing a set of Upcrafted Book Journals. Take the covers from your favorite books and create the cutest notebooks.

Laura of Me and My INKlings has created an Upcycled Book Apple, the perfect back-to-school gift for your favorite teacher.

WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST CRAFT CLANKS FOR VINYL PROJECTS?

If I’m going to bust out my Silhouette Cameo you can bet I’m going to be using craft vinyl like Oracal 651 or my favorite HTV from Expressions Vinyl. Of course you can’t use either of those materials if you don’t have craft blanks. Lucky for you I created a list of craft blank resources.

HOW TO USE AN SVG IN SILHOUETTE STUDIO

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How to Make a Preschool Vibes Tshirt with Your Silhouette Cameo

Preschool Vibes SVG and how to use it to make your own t-shirt.

Print

Materials

• Blank T-shirt
• Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
• SVG Cut File

Tools

• Silhouette Cameo
• Heat Press or Home Iron
• Weeding Tools

Instructions

1. Step 1: After downloading your SVGs, open the design of your choice in your Silhouette Studio software. To open you need to go to File > Open > and select your design from the location you saved it to on your computer. NOTE: You will need Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or higher to use an SVG. If you are running the basic edition, please let me know and I will provide you with the proper file type.
2. Step 2: Resize your SVG to the size that you need according to the size shirt you will be using.
3. Step 3: Now you're ready to cut. Don't forget to mirror your image BEFORE you send to cut AND make sure you select the proper material (HTV) and adjust the cut settings (if you use the ratchet blade like me). Also, the shiny side of the heat transfer vinyl (the carrier sheet side) should be face down on your cutting mat.
4. Step 4: Weeding. With your weeding tools (or you can use a stick pin if you don't have any weeding tools) start removing the excess htv from around your design. You want to do this nice and slow to make sure your vinyl doesn't tear. To make things easier, try leaving your design on your cutting mat. that works best for me. Once you have the area around your design weeded, work on the inner parts of the design (i.e. letters, shapes, etc.)
5. Step 5: Applying Design to Shirt A rule of thumb when it comes to placing your design on the shirt is leaving about 3 inches from the top of your design to the neckline of your t-shirt. Once you have the design placed where you want it, it's time to press it.
6. I don't have anything fancy equipment at home so my regular clothing iron is what I have to work with. I always read package instructions for how to press my design.

Notes

NOTE: If you don't put enough pressure while pressing then the design can peel. Think of it as leaning your whole body weight into the iron for the amount of time recommended on the packaging. You'll know if your design is on the shirt good if you can see the texture of the t-shirt material through the vinyl.

Some instructions want you to press right on top of the carrier sheet. Some tell you to put a cloth or parchment paper over the design and then press. So, read those instructions and make sure you put a lot of pressure into ironing the design on.