How to Make Your Custom School Shirt
You don't have to be an athlete or cheerleader to show your school spirit through clothing. You can create easily your own school shirt with your school name, mascot and slogan along with your name. There are a number of convenient online services that allow you to create your own custom school shirt in just a few simple steps.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Choose an online shirt-production service that specializes in school or organization shirts and offers a wide selection of clothing style and color choices. The service should also offer a way to upload a custom design and adjust the text and images on the shirt as you see fit (see "Resources" for an example of this type of service).
-
2
Choose a shirt style. The shirt choices usually will include crewnecks, V-necks, hoodies, tank tops and sweatshirts. Some options may be long-sleeved.
-
-
3
Select a shirt color that is consistent with the school colors. For example, if the school colors are green and yellow, either one of these colors would make a fine choice. You might decide to go with a neutral-colored shirt such as black, white, or gray.
-
4
Decide on the color for the lettering on the shirt (preferably the other school color or a neutral color). See if you can add lettering to both the front and back of the shirt, or just one of the two. You might be able to choose two or more different colors for the lettering.
-
5
Pick the printed message that you want to add to your shirt. Common messages on a school spirit shirt include a catchy "fighting" motto for the school's sports team (like "We don't back down"), a message about an academic accomplishment related to the school (for example, "State Spelling Bee Champs"), or just the school name. Remember to personalize the shirt with your own name, number (if you are a member of a team), and your graduation year.
-
6
Add school-related images to your shirt if it is an option. This might include a picture of the mascot, a photo of the school, or a picture of your graduating class (aerial shots are ideal).
-
7
Review your shirt order using the online service's proofing system, save it (you may be asked to start an account), and then place your order. Many online shirt production services can have your custom school shirt finished within two or three weeks. Timing can vary by company.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
If you are a college student who is a member of a fraternity or sorority, consider having a school shirt produced with your Greek letters along with your school's name.
