Free T-Shirt Design Bundle + How to Make a Shirt at Home (The Easy Way!)

Free T-Shirt Design Bundle + How to Make a Shirt at Home (The Easy Way!)

Hey there, maker bestie! 🎨 Whether you're just getting started with your T-shirt biz or want to create something fun for yourself, I've got something special for you today: a FREE bundle of 5 of my best-selling T-shirt designs. And I'm showing you exactly how to use them step-by-step to make a shirt at home—even if you're brand new to this!

🎁 What’s Inside the Free Design Bundle?

You’ll get:

  • 5 high-quality PNG files (300 DPI, transparent background)

  • Perfect for DTF, sublimation, screen print, or iron-on transfer

  • Ready to use in Canva, Cricut Design Space, or any editor of your choice

👉 Click here to download your FREE design bundle

🛠 Supplies You’ll Need (for At-Home Transfer Method)

To keep this beginner-friendly, I’m showing you how to make a shirt at home using iron-on transfer paper or DTF transfer sheets.

Here's what you'll need:

Optional:

  • Cricut/Silhouette (for advanced editing or layering)

🚡 How to Use the Designs to Make a T-Shirt (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Download & Choose Your Design

Download the zip file, unzip it, and choose your favorite PNG. You can open it in Canva, Cricut Design Space, or another editing tool.

Step 2: Print Your Design

  • Use your printer with DTF paper or iron-on transfer paper

  • Make sure to mirror the design (flip horizontally) before printing

  • Let it dry completely

Step 3: Prep Your Shirt

  • Lay your shirt flat

  • Use a lint roller to clean it up

  • Pre-press with iron or heat press for 5 seconds to remove moisture

Step 4: Press Your Design

  • Place your design face-down (or as directed)

  • Press using:

    • Heat Press: 320°F for 15 seconds

    • Iron: Firm pressure, no steam, press sections for 30 seconds total

  • Peel carefully (check if it’s a hot or cold peel paper)

Step 5: Let It Set

  • Let the design cure for 24 hours if possible

  • Wash inside-out on gentle for best results

🏢 Want to Start Selling Your Shirts?

You can easily launch your own T-shirt shop using print-on-demand services like Printify, which works great with Etsy or Shopify. You can even use Systeme.io to build your shop and email list all in one place!

🌟 Bonus Resources

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If you're not quite ready, save this tutorial for later! Perfect for hobbyists, new shop owners, or creative mamas who want to start selling tees.

Tag me @CCDesignCreations when you make yours—I’d love to see it!

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