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How to Print & Design Your Own T-Shirts & Sweatshirts

Custom T-shirts and sweatshirts are fun to create because of the array of options available in addition to the fact that you can create exactly what you want. For those seeking a one-of-a-kind design, it is quite easy to create exactly what you want at home if you have some simple equipment like a home computer, printer and iron. With these simple things along with a few simple steps, you can create your own custom T-shirts and sweatshirts.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with Internet connection
  • Printer
  • Iron-on transfer paper
  • Iron
  • T-shirts or sweatshirts
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pre-wash and dry your T-shirts and sweatshirts prior to beginning the iron-on process.

    • 2

      Use your own clip art images, uploaded pictures or other images of your choice for the design. The Avery brand iron-on paper includes images on its website for use in design.

    • 3

      Print the image. Before pressing "print," load the iron-on transfer paper into your computer and then select the "mirror image" setting on your printer settings box.

    • 4

      Cut out the design. The Avery website suggests cutting out the design with a narrow margin around the image or words.

    • 5

      Iron design on to your T-shirt or sweatshirt using the highest heat setting for cotton and no steam. Apply plenty of pressure while ironing.

    • 6

      Cool your shirt by hanging it up and then removing the iron-on transfer backing slowly and carefully. If the image begins lifting off the shirt, re-iron using more pressure.

    • 7

      Wash and dry your shirt after applying design prior to wearing it.

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