DIY Projects & Crafts T-Shirt Crafts By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 20, 2011 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Francesco Lagnese Here, 15 craft projects that let you dye, sew, print, and more to create your own custom T-shirts for yourself or your kids. 01 of 15 Apple T-Shirts Francesco Lagnese Games at a family reunion wouldn't be complete without a starting lineup of shirts for everyone to wear during the water-balloon toss, three-legged race, and doughnut-eating contest. Begin with matching apple-motif tees and then stencil numbers on the back with fabric paint. 02 of 15 Printed T-Shirt with Sea Stars and Sea Horses Our motifs (including starfish, more correctly known as sea stars) are charming on kids' beachwear, and the process is easy enough for small helpers. 03 of 15 Craft Punch T-Shirt Yunhee Kim Create your own iron-on shapes using your favorite craft punch and iron-transfer paper. The end result? Creativity gone wild on your or your kids' clothes. Materials Photo-editing program Photo-editing program Iron-on tranfer paper Iron-on tranfer paper Paper punches or decorative scissors Paper punches or decorative scissors Iron Iron T-shirts or tote bags T-shirts or tote bags Steps In a photo-editing program, import patterns.Print onto iron-on transfer paper, following the manufacturer's instructions. (For crisp printouts, use paper meant for dark fabric.)Cut out shapes using paper punches or decorative-edge scissors.Iron onto fabric, following the manufacturer's instructions. In a photo-editing program, import patterns. Print onto iron-on transfer paper, following the manufacturer's instructions. (For crisp printouts, use paper meant for dark fabric.) Cut out shapes using paper punches or decorative-edge scissors. Iron onto fabric, following the manufacturer's instructions. 04 of 15 Dip-Dyed T-Shirt Dana Gallagher More chic than a tie-dye but just as fun to make, this stylish shirt may become the one you reach for every Saturday morning. How to Make the Dip-Dyed T-Shirt 05 of 15 Tie-Dyed Shirts Tosca Radigonda Wet, wild, and, yes, a little messy, tie-dyeing is the perfect way to keep kids entertained on a summer day while creating unique T-shirts and other accessories. How to Make Tie-Dyed Shirts 06 of 15 Feather-Printed T-Shirt Bring some natural inspiration to your wardrobe with this unique feather-printed T-shirt. 07 of 15 Fish-Print T-Shirt Use this simple fish-print technique to make a one-of-a-kind T-shirt that's perfect for adults and kids alike. 08 of 15 Eyeball T-Shirt These charming T-shirts are perfect for kids. 09 of 15 Glittered Stencil T-Shirt Add some stylish flair to children's cotton T-shirts using glitter and a simple stencil. 10 of 15 Rib Cage T-Shirt A few strategic cuts transform a simple white T-shirt into a skeleton-inspired Halloween costume. How to Make the Rib Cage T-Shirt 11 of 15 Resist-Dyed T-Shirt Create one-of-a-kind T-shirts with this simple dyeing technique. 12 of 15 Batik T-Shirts Add colorful images to children's T-shirts using the ancient art of batik, a wax-resist-dyeing technique. 13 of 15 Block-Printed T-Shirts With this special technique and some creativity, you can transform a plain tee into something special. 14 of 15 Freehand Embroidered T-Shirts With our templates, embroidering a T-shirt has never been so easy. Choose from a dragonfly, elephant, fire truck, giraffe, or tractor, and start making one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing for your kids. 15 of 15 Snappy Tees These adorable snappy tees are fun to make and fun to wear! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit