These days, Luke is all about his skateboard {which is actually more like a scooter but he swears it’s a skateboard with a handle} and I decided to make him a cute DIY skater shirt to wear. I used a regular shirt, added a couple of different mediums, and I love the way it turned out!
I Am Momma-Hear Me Roar was hosting a Let’s Hear It For the Boys contest and I decided it would be a good motivator for me to get a craft project finished. The rules were simple: create a top for a boy. The creations are all being linked up today and I can’t wait to see all of the amazing ideas.
How to Make a DIY Skater Shirt
I liked the idea of creating a shirt that a boy would love.
Luke has always thought skateboarding was pretty cool so I downloaded a skater image, bonded orange fabric with heat and bond, then cut the image out with my cutting machine.
I used an iron to adhere the image to a store-bought striped shirt then stitched it around the edges. I stitched the shape in blue thread to contrast with the orange image and coordinate with the shirt and I love the way it looks.
The heat and bond will keep the edges from fraying.
The shirt needed a little something else so I used white heat transfer material to add the word skate to the sleeve. I really love this final touch and it even got a vote of approval from my thirteen year old so it must be cool {wink}.
Luke tried the shirt on and felt compelled to do a few awesome tricks on his Diego skateboard {smile}.
That kid just makes me laugh. I have a feeling this shirt will end up being one of Luke’s favorites.
great shirt – my little guy would LOVE that! xx
Really cute shirt!
Great shirt–I really like the word on the sleeve. I know my son would love something like this.
I love the colors together. My son is in love with anything orange right now so he would love this skater shirt! Great work!
Such a cute shirt!
I love it! Good luck!
Great shirt! I love the idea but love love Luke’s “stunts” even more. You’re a pro, Luke!
Way to work it Luke.
Love the shirt and I think the model did a fabulous job.
Thanks for visiting my blog and the sweet comment!
Stylish shirt and great action shots!
So cute! And looks like a perfect fit for you little cutie’s personality! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
That’s very cool!