To apply a sublimation print to a polyester pillow cover we'll first need to prep the cover.

To begin you need to place some form of pressing pad inside the pillowcase. You want the area that you're sublimating to be raised up above all the seams so the whole image receives the same amount of heat and pressure.

With the pressing pad inside the pillow cover, you need to place a protective sheet on top of the pressing pad inside the cover. This will protect your pressing pad from any sublimation.

You can use any heat press for this project. I am using my Auto Press because it is the largest heat press I have. I want to press the entire design all at once.

With the pressing pillow inside you need to preheat the surface to remove any moisture. As I recommend, I am keeping the zipper outside of the heat plate area.

Allow the cover to cool slightly and then lint roll the surface to remove any dirt, lint, hairs, etc.

Apply the sublimation print image side down on the surface of the pillow cover. Use heat-resistant tape to hold the print in place.

I am placing tape in each corner to prevent my design from moving.

To prevent any sublimation ink from transferring to the Auto Press apply a protective sheet on top of the sublimation design.

Apply heat and pressure for the full-time and temperature called for in the instructions. I always like to make sure the zipper is outside of the heat area so it doesn't

Once the pillow cover has cooled, remove the sublimation paper and reveal the beautiful finished product.

To finish your sublimation pillow cover remove everything from the inside and stuff it with polyfill or a pillow form.