How to Iron a T-Shirt

Series Summary

Oh, the t-shirt has seen many different trends. Once hidden under dress shirts, it has emerged from its modest beginnings into one of the most common forms of expression. Today, we see t-shirts with funny sayings, ironic social commentary, and a multitude of advertisements. And, what would a tourist attraction be without the classic t-shirt souvenir? How could we brag about our recent indulgences without paying a pretty penny for that small piece of evidence that screams “I've been here?” There are many different fashion rolls that the t-shirt has helped communicate. However, if you are one of those creative souls, you know that real fashion is all about the unique! And, what better way to do that than create your own custom t-shirt design? With a little direction, you could be well on your way to re-defining the t-shirt trend.

In this free video clip, get tips for designing your own t-shirt. A little creativity never hurt anyone. So, don't throw away those old t-shirts! Learn how to transform them into fashion pieces! Our expert, Melina Piroso, shows you how to cut and sew a t-shirt. With her advice, you can make a totally new t-shirt. Melina also shows you how to use iron on transfers for your tshirt designs. Learn how to attach crystals to your t-shirt too! So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to make custom t-shirts today!

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Melina Piraso and welcome to Expert Village. So, the first step that we're going to do is we're going to iron our T-Shirt and make sure that it's nice and flat and free of wrinkles. The reason why we are going to iron our T-Shirt is because we are going to be attaching an iron on transfer. Whenever you are going to be adhering anything to a T-Shirt or a jean or anything you want to make sure that you have a flat surface to work on. If you have a bumpy or wrinkly surface than it is not going to stick properly. And also we are going to doctor the top our T-Shirt a little bit and give it more interesting hemline. We are going to iron our T-Shirt on both sides, which is very important that you get both sides."