I like to have special, themed shirts for the three little kids in our family to wear on Thanksgiving Day. The shirts add a more festive touch to the day and they add a bit of coordination to all the holiday photos that get taken during the festivities. This year, I made little turkey shirts for Luke, Lila, and Tate using my cutting machine and white heat transfer. They were quick and easy to whip up and can even be made at the last minute!
To make these turkey shirts, you’ll need t-shirts, white heat transfer {or any color you desire}, a cutting machine, and a hot iron.
I downloaded a turkey silhouette using my cutting machine software, sized it as needed, and added text above it in a cute and whimsical font.
When cutting, don’t forget to flip the image backwards when using heat transfer. I cut the design out with white heat transfer and ironed them onto shirts according to the package instructions. I used a brown striped shirt for Luke and red shirts for the girls, all of them bought cheaply at Walmart.
It’s so easy to make special shirts for any occasion and these cute little turkey shirts will look adorable on my little turkeys this Thanksgiving!
For more simple DIY shirt ideas for Thanksgiving, be sure to take a peek at these hand stitched give thanks shirts …
… reverse applique turkey shirts {that are a perfect way to use up all those fabric scraps} …
… handprint turkey shirts that capture the size of your little ones on the holiday …
… and ruffled turkey shirts that are so cute and feminine for little girls!
Oh that is amazing! I think you should put them in your Etsy shop!
I’m amazed as well. They look professionally screen printed. Wow! Definitely etsy material…
Yes impressive! It looks store bought.
These are wonderful!!! I have the Silhouette on my Wish List.
Visiting from Tatertots and Jello
Wow these look so great. Thanks for the inspiration. I just got a new cricut, perhaps there are some shirts in my future! Visiting from http://www.lifeisaparty.ca found you at Tatertots and Jello.
Those are so cute! I especially like that they all coordinate! Visiting from Tatertots and Jello.
What a cute cute idea – they look fantastic!
Ha! I love this. Makes me chuckle. I think maybe I should make one for my little turkeys too:)
that is adorable!
I love those…. love them!
These are adorable!
I’m planning on making the poor man’s version of these (freezer paper stencil) today for my boys and am wondering about what size the word “little” is. 5″?? 6″??
If you get a chance to get back on this, THANK you in advance!!
Danielle,
I sent you an email but in case you don’t get it – yes, the word is about six inches across and the turkey is about 2.5-3 inches across. Hope your shirts turn out well!
Thank you 🙂 I found a similar font and copied your turkey b/c I couldn’t find a good one. Love how they turned out!! Brown paint on orange and tan shirts. <3
Cute! Come link up!
http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2010/11/glam-party-3.html
These are just darling!
Visited from Tot Tuesday, browsed around and saw this. I LOVE themed/seasonal shirts for my boys! Also loved your Thanksgiving place setting! Off to read some more!
Love your tees. I have been thinking about getting some of the heat transfer paper to use with my Silhouette. How does it hold up? Does it come off when you wash the tees?
oh my gosh, Randi…these are adorable! Thank you so so much for linking them up to my Everything Thanksgiving party! I laughed right out loud when I saw them!!! LOVE them!
Just featured these today…;)
These are so cute! Found them at Midwestern Sewing Girl!
I featured you on {Crazy Blessed Love} Friday Features!
Please sell these on Etsy! I would love a onesie for my little man!
Sooo adorable. Are they machine washable?