Free Chinese Dragon SVG

The dragon is one of the creatures featured in the Chinese lunar calendar. Perfect for celebrating Chinese new year. Download this beautiful Free Chinese Dragon SVG and see how I transformed it into a stunning pennant with faux suede and gold Heat transfer vinyl, in my full tutorial.

You can use it with all manner of materials on your cutting machine. It works great with HTV and I quickly made a stunning pennant using my Cricut.

To make the pennant

Crafting Materials:

1. Cricut or similar cutting machine
2. Gold Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
3. Weeding tools
4. Pennant or flag material (felt, fabric, or other preferred material)
5. Iron or heat press
6. Parchment paper or Teflon sheet
7. Stick or dowel
8. String or twine
9. Tassel

Instructions:

1. Download the Free Chinese Dragon SVG:
   Navigate to the bottom of this post and click on the provided link to download the SVG file to your computer.
2. Prepare Your Workspace:
   Clear a clean, flat surface to work on, ensuring your cutting machine has enough space to operate smoothly.
3. Upload SVG to Design Software:
   Open your preferred design software compatible with your cutting machine. Upload the Free Chinese Dragon SVG file and adjust the size if needed.
4. Load HTV into the Cutting Machine:
   Cut a piece of HTV in the desired colour slightly larger than your design. Load it into your cutting machine, following the machine’s instructions.
5. Weeding:
   Once the cutting is complete, carefully weed out the excess vinyl using your weeding tools. Take your time to ensure the dragon design is clean and well-defined.
6. Prepare Pennant Material:
   Cut your pennant material to the desired size and shape. Ensure it is clean and wrinkle-free.
7. Position and Iron On:
   Place the weeded Chinese dragon design onto the pennant material. Cover it with a parchment paper or Teflon sheet. Use an iron or heat press to adhere the HTV to the pennant. Follow the recommended settings for your specific vinyl and machine.
8. Peel and Reveal:
   Allow the HTV to cool for a moment before gently peeling off the carrier sheet. Your pennant should now boast a magnificent Chinese dragon design.
9. Prepare for display: Cut slots at the top of the pennant to insert a dowel or stick. Then attached string or twine at each end to hang it.
10. Final touches: Add a tassel at the point of the pennant in co-ordinating black and gold.

Download your free Chinese dragon svg here