How to Pick T-Shirts for Spring

The T-shirt is a pullover shirt that is usually designed without a collar, buttons or pockets. The material is made from fabric such as cotton or polyester and jersey that allows the shirt to stretch comfortably over the head. The T-shirt (or tee-shirt) has transitioned from its original purpose as underwear to a major market of trendy outerwear.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Tie-dye supplies
• Embroidery, airbrush or applique
• Design of your family tree
• Tape measure

1. Choose a tie-dyed T-shirt to relive the 1960s. The process of tie-dyeing can incorporate all the latest spring colors. The most common patterns for tie-dyeing include the bullseye, spiral, V-shape and random patterns.
2. Look for T-shirts with company or location logos in spring colors. Pick up a T-shirt from the resort where you vacationed or from your favorite baseball team to turn a special moment into a conversation piece.
3. Create your own design for T-shirts with the art form of screen-printing. You can choose the spring colors and the design at your local hobby store, or order from one of the many online specialty shops. Screen-printing is a popular method used to transfer pictures of someone or something special onto your T-shirt.
4. Pick a T-shirt in a solid spring color and decorate it with embroidery, airbrush or applique designs. A little creativity is all that is required to personalize a T-shirt.
5. Use T-shirts to advertise your business. The use of complementary spring colors for printing text on the background color of the shirt is essential for aesthetic appeal.
6. Wear T-shirts to promote a specific cause. T-shirts with a theme are a popular item for the spring attire. Religious themes, breast cancer awareness and political promotions are among the top picks for T-shirt wear.
7. Design a T-shirt in popular spring colors to wear at your next family reunion. Include your family tree in bold print on the front or back of the shirt.
8. Order the correct size T-shirt. Measure around the chest at the highest part of your chest (just below the armpits). Make sure to keep the tape measure parallel to the floor. Compare the number of inches with the chart provided by most manufacturers to determine the right size. Some manufacturers include a height for the shirt (from the top of the shirt to the bottom of the hem).

Tips & Warnings

• If your shirt measurements are just on the borderline between two sizes, pick the larger size, in case there might be some shrinkage.
• Wash tie-dyed T-shirts separately, as the dye can easily transfer to other garments during washing.