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Is it possible for a child to make a shirt out of these steps?

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Yes, a child could do so but it should be done under adult supervision. Try simple designs in the beginning.

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Wouldn't it be simpler to do if I printed out my design on iron-on application paper?

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Yes, it would.

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What do I do if I designed it on paper?

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You can photocopy the image, put it on cardboard, and make a stencil out of it.

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How does the bleach not bleed? Wouldn't the fabric absorb it beyond where actually painted?

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It probably will bleed, yes. It would be kind of like using a marker on anything not flat-surfaced.

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What do I need in order to sell my shirts?

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You will need somewhere to produce the shirts and somewhere to sell them. Once you're ready to produce your shirts, you must make sure you have brand labels with the country of origin, size, made in country, washing instructions, and fabric content.

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Can I use a sharpie and just draw the design on?

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Technically you could, but it's not a very good way to make a shirt design.

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Can I apply these instructions to sweatshirts and hoodies?

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Yes. The material used for sweatshirts/hoodies is usually thicker than the kind used on a t-shirt, however, and I would assume that may create some challenges; you may need to apply more of items than listed in the article.

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Can I only use printed designs on my t-shirt?

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No, you can design your own simple stencils from cardboard. Try drawing your design on paper, placing it on cardboard and cutting it out (provided the design isn’t too complex).

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Can I bleach designs in different colors when designing my own t-shirt?

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You can get different shades from bleach by changing how long you leave it on for (e.g. paint the parts you want brightest, leave it for a while, and then paint the parts you want darker). They will be different shades, but the same color. If you want different colors you could use dye or fabric paint after bleaching.

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