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  Decorating your own T-shirt is a fun and simple way to show your support and spirit for a sports team, school or other cause. You probably already have most of the supplies you need to make your own shirt at home, or you can design the shirt and have it professionally printed. Incorporate a little creativity, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind T-shirt to wear and show off at the next event.
  
  

Fabric Paint and Glue

• Homemade T-shirts are simple to make. They're great if you prefer to wear a one-of-a-kind shirt that nobody else can duplicate. You can find plain T-shirts at your local craft store or discount store. You can buy white T-shirts, or for a little variety, choose your school's colors. Use fabric paint to decorate the shirt with your design. Consider writing the name of the school, team, mascot or slogan. If you're a good artist, you may also paint a picture that you associate with your team. Use fabric glue to add gems, beads, glitter, sequins and other decorations. If your T-shirt is a darker color, you can use a bleach pen to draw designs on it for a neat effect.
  
  

Iron-On Transfers

• If you want to include a picture or design on your shirt, but you don't want to use fabric paint, you can decorate your T-shirt with an iron-on transfer. Iron-on transfers require a printer that is compatible with iron-on transfers, and iron-on transfer paper. You can find a picture or design online, or create one on the computer yourself. Then, print the image out on the special paper, and iron it onto the shirt. Consider printing out an image of the mascot, logo or any other design that complements your spirit T-shirt.
  
  

Applique

• You can also applique an image onto your T-shirt. Cut out a shape or image from another piece of fabric in a color that contrasts with your shirt. You might cut out simple shapes from a plain fabric, such as stars or letters that spell out a name. Another option is to find a fabric that already has designs on it and cut out one of these. For example, if your mascot is a tiger, you might find a fabric with tigers on it and cut out one of them. Next, sew the image onto the shirt using either a machine or a needle and thread.
  
  

Professionally Printed

• Professionally printed T-shirts may be more expensive, but if you don't have a lot of time or want everyone to wear the same shirt, this is a convenient method. Many websites, such as CafePress, will let you design your own T-shirt online and upload it for free. You can then direct everyone to the website to purchase the shirt so that you don't end up ordering too many or not enough. The company will take care of the printing and shipping. This is an easy way to design your own shirt and give it a professional look.