how to make t-shirts at home?

i was wondering how i could make my own t-shirt designs by using programs on my computer, and then printing them off on to special paper. but i dont want to use online sites..and nothing to expensive. i just want to be able to design my own stuff. im sick of seeing people with the same clothing as me. and i am very creative so i want to use it. please help me. =]

Home t-shirt transfers are a workable solution, yet they are far from ideal. When you iron on the transfer, the rectangular border of the transfer is easy to see, and therefore looks…can I say…cheesy?

So, if you happen to have a steady hand and a love for diy projects, I would recommend that you screen-print your very own shirt. It’s fun to do, allows you to work with your hands, and it’s COMPLETELY original (unless you make some just like it for your friends who will definitely want you to make them one if they see yours)!

All you need is:
- Mod Podge (craft glue that does not dissolve in water). You can get this at your local craft store.
- Some sheer fabric. Even nylons work if you stretch them tightly and evenly.
- An embroidery hoop. You can also get this at your local craft/fabric store.
- Paintbrush and some screenprinting ink. You can get this at an art supply store such as Michaels, Aaron Bros, or (even better…) Dick Blick or Utrecht.
- And of course…your fave blank t-shirt!

Please check out the following tutorial from instructables for the easy step-by-step instructions:

http://www.instructables.com/id/D.I.Y.-Screen-Printing/

Good luck and happy t-shirt-making! I guarantee that this will be the most satisfying way to make your own creations.

Also, if you want to take a t-shirt that already exists (but isn’t that cute, or is just plain boring), try some t-shirt surgery. Just check out Generation T ( http://www.generation-t.com/ ), pull all your old t-shirts out of the closet, find a pair of scissors and start creating.

How to Silkscreen a T-Shirt : Silkscreen Printing T-Shirts at Home

Your Message Here T-Shirt Printing Kit adult kit $17.99 This T-shirt Printing Kit includes a big sturdy set of upper and lower case letter, number and punctuation stamps, six colors of fabric paint, and two paint brushes. Just dab the fabric paint onto the stamps and stamp onto fabric for wordplay you can wear.

Nintendo Home Schooled T-Shirt $19.88 Nintendo Home Schooled T-Shirt This is an officially licensed Nintendo t-shirt in which these Nintendo shirts have been screen printed with the Nintendo image on front. These Nintendo tshirts are usually made from heavyweight preshrunk 6oz. cotton tee shirt blanks. Check back often for some of our new Nintendo clothing and other Nintendo Merchandise at great prices only at – www.StylinOnline.com .

Atari Home Schooled T-Shirt $19.88 Atari Home Schooled T-Shirt This is an officially licensed Atari t-shirt in which these Atari shirts have been screen printed with the Atari image on front. These Atari tshirts are usually made from heavyweight preshrunk 6oz. cotton tee shirt blanks. Check back often for some of our new Atari clothing and other Atari Merchandise at great prices only at – www.StylinOnline.com .

Atari Home Schooled Silver Graphic T-Shirt $12.99 Officially licensed Atari Home Schooled Silver T-Shirt. Features Atari joystick with old school game icons. 100% cotton.

Lexmark 12A5745 Remanufactured Laser Toner Cartridge – Black – High Yield $89.95 Replaces Lexmark 12A5745 laser toner. Works with the Lexmark Optra T series and other printers.

Take Me Drunk I’m Home T-Shirt $12.99 Take Me Drunk I’m Home T-Shirt. Exclusively from Bewild.com, these new tee?s feature hard-core sayings that say it all. From ?Trust Me I’m A Doctor? to ?Thats Mr. Asshole To You?. How about a t-shirt that says ?I Scored High On My Drug Test? Our short sleeve t-shirts are made from a 100% fully machine washable cotton/poly blend for a cool and comfortable fit every time. On the front of this shirt it says “Take Me Drunk I’m Home”

My Ticket Home Cemetery Slim-Fit T-Shirt $20.5 This red slim-fit T-shirt from My Ticket Home features a large front screen of a cemetery after dark.

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