How to Make Your Own Team T-Shirts

Displaying team spirit is half the fun when playing on or supporting a team. Team shirts make it easy for fans to identify team members and root for a win. Make your own team shirts with plain, solid-colored T-shirts and fabric paint at home. Select colors that complement the team's logo to stand out among other teams and fans. Wear homemade team shirts at all the team's events to show your full support.

Things You'll Need

  • White cardstock paper
  • Fine-tip black marker
  • Craft knife
  • 8-by-10-inch cardboard sheet
  • 11-by-14-inch cardboard sheet
  • T-shirt
  • Fabric spray paint
  • Hanger
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw an outline of the team logo on one sheet of white cardstock paper with a pencil. Then draw the team number on a separate sheet of white cardstock paper. Outline each sketch with a fine-tip black marker.

    • 2

      Lay the 8-by-10-inch cardboard sheet on a desk or table. Set the outline of the team logo over the cardboard, and carefully cut the outline with the craft knife to create a stencil. The sheet of cardboard keeps bottom surfaces from being damaged while using a craft knife.

    • 3

      Remove the logo outline from the cardboard sheet when completed, and place the cardstock paper with the team number over the sheet of cardboard. Slowly cut the team number out from the cardstock paper with the craft knife, and set the both stencils aside once finished.

    • 4

      Slip the T-shirt over the 11-by-14-inch sheet of cardboard, and place the T-shirt in a ventilated area of the home, with the front of the shirt facing up. Run both hands over the front to smooth out any wrinkles. Set the team logo stencil over center of the shirt, 1 ½ inches below the neckline.

    • 5

      Position the fabric spray paint 6 inches above the stencil and T-shirt, with the nozzle pointed toward the shirt. Spray the fabric paint over the stencil to paint the shirt, moving the spray bottle left to right in a sweeping motion for an even coat of paint. Slowly remove the stencil, and allow the shirt to dry for 20 minutes, or as indicated on the product label.

    • 6

      Turn the T-shirt and cardboard sheet over, and lay the team number stencil over the back of the shirt, 2 inches below the neckline. Spray the fabric paint over the stencil, and carefully remove stencil on completion. Allow the paint to dry for 20 minutes, or as indicated on the label. Place the printed team T-shirt on a hanger, and hang in a clutter-free, ventilated area overnight.