Introduction Thanks to modern computers, creating

your own T-shirts has never been easier.

In addition, lower manufacturing prices and new printing technology has made printing T-shirts far more affordable than in the past.

However, there are problems people often encounter when designing T-shirts; here are a few tips for creating the best T-shirts possible.

Learn The Technologies

There are numerous methods used for T-shirts printing, and these methods have advantages and disadvantages.

Before working on your design, learn how your T-shirt will be printed so that you know about any potential limitations you will have to deal with.

Learn The Technologies

Fortunately, finding information about these technologies is fairly simple, and a quick Internet search or phone call can give you the information you need.

Learn Graphics Tools

Designing a T-shirt requires using graphical tools in most cases.

Before working on your design, take the time needed to learn how to use appropriate graphics tools.

Learn Graphics Tools For simple T-shirts, it may take only

an hour or two of work to learn how to design the elements you need.

For more complex shirts, more practice might be required.

For those who will be designing multiple T-shirts in the future, it may be wise learn how to use vector graphics program.

Learn Graphics Tools

Unlike traditional graphics programs, vector graphics programs are more appropriate for creating the lines and elements used in T-shirts.

Sketch Your Design Before drawing your design on a

computer, you may wish to sketch it out on a piece of paper to give you guidance.

It can be easy to become lost when designing your T-shirt, so take your time and ensure that you understand all elements that will go into it. It may also be wise to ask for feedback about your sketch before drawing it on your computer as sketching your design is easier than modifying a computer file.

Create Your Design

Once you are settled on a design, created on your computer. Use a high resolution so that you do not lose detail when saving your file.

Save your file in a lossless format such as BMP or PNG.

Create Your Design

The resulting file will be larger, but it will be a perfect representation of what you designed.

If you have access to a color printer, you may wish to print out your design before sending it to the T-shirt shop.

Test Printing? For especially large orders, you may wish to

ask for a test printing.

Some graphical elements may not translate well to a shirt, and recognizing these problems before placing a large order can help you avoid embarrassment or the large cost of reprints.

In addition, you will be able to use this test T-shirt to ask for input from others about any changes you may need to make in your design.

Conclusion T-shirt printing is used for a number of

reasons. Some use them for clubs and organizations, and teams often use them as a means of building camaraderie.

Fortunately, printing T-shirts has never been easier, and those who take the time needed to create and print great designs will be satisfied with their results.