make a t shirt – Easily Make Your Own T Shirt – Stand Out From The Crowd

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 3:05 pm

Easily Make Your Own T Shirt - Stand Out From The Crowd

It's easy to make our own t shirt. Once you have your inspiration you can probably put something unique together in as little as a few minutes. Just taking an old shirt and adding to it by sewing on a patch or using paints or marker pens is the simplest way. Its a fun activity for anyone at any age and at the end you will have a unique creation, that you can be confident you wont see anyone else wearing.

It doesn't have to be expensive to make your own t shirt. You can start by using one of your old t shirts that has seen its last wash cycle, or by visiting your local charity shops and second hand stores to pick up shirts that you can give a new lease of life to. Your only other expense is the materials to create your design, and you can get fabric paints or markers printed or embroidered patches and iron on transfers from your local hobby or arts and craft shop or online, there are even blank iron on transfer paper you can print yourself using your computer and any printer.

If you don't have the time, or the inclination, to get your hands dirty by creating or printing your own, there are many online print on demand websites that allow you to upload a design or logo from your computer, and print a one off t shirt that will be delivered to you within a matter of days. Your creation can be as simple or as complex as you wish, you can use a graphics program to draw your own design or just get a photograph you like, you can even type a slogan, in any of the fonts on your chosen site, directly onto the t shirt.

One good idea I heard recently is to search through your attic or local garage sale or even on online auction site for old magazine adverts, company logos from a bygone era, or old photographs, and to upload these to create a vintage looking item that is sure to get attention when you wear it. Please remember you must always check that you have permission to use these images before you place them in your artwork.

If you are stuck for inspiration, most of these sites will already have many thousands of designs available that have already been created by artists and designers around the world, that you can choose from. You can often add your own touches to these to create a truly unique product.

Using these t shirt printing websites can also prov
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e to be profitable, because if you do create your own design, you will have the option to post it for sale on the site earning you a profit if anyone else buys it in the future. Many people make a good income doing just that.

I hope I have given you a few ideas, and shown how much fun it can be, to make our own t shirt. Why not have a go, its an easy and enjoyable way to be unique and make an impact with your own wearable art.

By: Tony W Kitson

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If you're looking for a creative way to recycle some old clothes and preserve a few of your precious memories at the same time, making a t-shirt quilt is an easy way to do both. This fun project allows you to make personalized quilts from all those old t-shirts you have accumulated over the years.

T-shirt Quilts: Shirts from concerts, schools, or athletic events can all be combined to create a special trip down memory lane in the form of a unique quilt. Add t-shirts with cartoon characters, favorite sayings or those with some special meaning and you'll surely end up with a future family heirloom.

Follow this simple guide for suggestions and tips on how to make your own special t-shirt quilt, what supplies you may need along with some helpful and useful hints.

First, decide on the size of your quilt which is usually based on the number of t-shirts being used. Sort the shirts by size keeping in mind that even numbers work best. For example, 20 t-shirts could be used to make a quilt with five rows by four rows. Try to find shirts with images that are relatively the same size, 12 inches is a common sized square used.

Next, cut the side seams of the t-shirts from the bottom up to the armpit area, then across the sleeves and through the shoulder seams. It is very important to reinforce the back of your shirt with the interfacing BEFORE cutting out the designs or squares. T-shirts are made of material that's too stretchy to be cut and sewn without the added support of the interfacing. It's also wise to use your scrap fabrics as a press cloth to protect the t-shirt's designs from the hot iron.

Using your ruler, square up the interfaced pieces making sure each one is the same size before cutting. It's helpful to leave a few inches around the edge of the design if possible, and also to make a cardboard template to ensure even sizing. Now decide on the positioning of your designs and add strips of complementary colors between blocks if desired.

Many times there are images with widely varied color schemes used in t-shirt quilts and the sashing often helps to tie it all in together.

If you're making a one-sided quilt, then feel free to quilt away, but if your creation has images on both sides you'll want to use "invisible" thread so as not to distract from the design. Sew each of the squares together forming rows and then sew those rows together with added fabric borders if desired.

Now lay out the backing and the design sides next to each other, wrong side up, add the fleece or batting and then pin together evenly. Trim if needed, and then stitch the edges leaving an opening large enough to turn the quilt right side out before sewing the rest closed.

Supplies you may need:

Clean t-shirts An Iron Light weight, iron-on interfacing Scraps of light-colored fabric Sashing Polyester batting Durable fabric for backing Square ruler Fabric scissors Sewing supplies

Helpful hints:

Plan your design on paper first and double check measurements before doing any cutting.

Use extra sharp scissors to prevent t-shirts and fabrics from fraying. Wash t-shirts in a mild detergent that is free of fabric softener to ensure that the interfacing will adhere properly.

Extra blocks can be creatively used to make personalized purses, pillows, curtains and throw rugs just to name a few.

Start making cool T-shirts that make your friends say "Wow!"