Fashion Design Day / T-Shirt Design Studio
T-Shirt Design Studio
Children sketch a design and transfer it onto a plain t-shirt with fabric markers to wear home.
How to run it
- Ask families to send a plain t-shirt or provide one.
- Have children sketch their design on paper first.
- Slip card inside the shirt and draw the design with fabric markers.
- Set the ink according to marker instructions, with an adult handling any ironing.
You will need
- plain t-shirts
- fabric markers
- paper
- card
Make it easier or harderOffer stencils for younger children; older children can design a logo for a pretend brand.
SafetyAdults handle the iron if heat-setting.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Children express their identity through personal design.
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