How to Decorate a Golf Shirt for Father's Day

A personalized golf shirt will be a special gift for Dad and will help him stand out on the course.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tulle Ribbon
• Golf Shirts
• Fabric Paints
• Paper Towels
• Paper Towels
• Paper towels

1. Purchase a solid-colored polo or golf shirt in Dad's size. The shirt should be cotton or a polyester-cotton blend.

2. Select fabric paints in colors that will match the shirt. Use at least two different colors to provide contrast. Paint that comes in a squeeze bottle is easiest to use and creates the least mess.

3. Draw your design on paper first to perfect it. One great design includes a face or stick figure for each child with the words "Dad's Caddies" written across the top (or "Grandpa's Caddies" for a grandfather). Use other designs that appeal to you.

4. Plan where you will place the words and pictures before painting.

5. Place the shirt on a flat surface and smooth out all the wrinkles.

6. Let the children help. Each child can make his or her own face or stick person.

7. Paint the words and pictures on the shirt.

8. Allow the shirt to dry overnight and keep little fingers from poking at the paint.

9. Wrap the shirt and proudly present it to Dad for a terrific surprise.

Tips & Warnings

• Twist open the paint bottle far enough to get a nice stream of paint but not so far that paint comes out in globs.
• Wipe off the tip of each bottle after using it.
• Make the words and pictures large so that the lines don't blur together.

on 11/22/2005 If Dad has to wear a tie for work, have the kids decorate a tie. Keep it low key and fairly subtle. He'll be proud to show it off to co-workers and clients.