Richland Library summer learning challenge: DIY custom T-shirt

Richland Library’s 2020 Summer Learning Challenge is underway with a goal of keeping minds active and engaged during June, July and August.

This year, the library is encouraging you to find opportunities from right where you are to learn, create and share. Earn points by reading for 30 minutes, attending an online program or completing a learning activity. Don’t forget to share your progress and celebrate your completion of the Summer Learning Challenge online using #ilearnbecause. Details are available at richlandlibrary.com/summer.

If you need a suggestion — or maybe a little inspiration — check out this learning activity from one of Richland Library’s staff members.

Have you ever wanted to put something on a T-shirt but didn’t have special transfer paper? Well, worry no more! Richland Library has you covered. With a few basic things, which you should have around the house, we will transform your basic shirt into a graphic tee in no time.

MATERIALS

▪ Plastic wrap

▪ Printer (No printer, no problem. Just pick an image that you like out of a magazine)

▪ Parchment paper

▪ T-shirt

METHOD

Search the Internet and find your favorite book, meme, actor, character or image. Be sure to size the picture to fit your shirt. Then print. (Remember, you can use an image from a magazine if you don’t have a printer at home.)

Cut out image.

Take plastic wrap and cover the picture. (Fold excess to the back of the image).

Place the wrapped image on the T-shirt. Cover with parchment paper once it’s where you want it.

Take an iron, which should be set on high, and begin to iron over the image. (Make sure to iron well over the corners, so the image does not pill off.)

Once done ironing, let cool for one-two minutes and peel off the parchment paper.

All done!

TIPS

▪ The entire back must be wrapped in plastic wrap.

▪ Don’t forget to turn the steam off the iron.

▪ Make sure you are ironing on a flat surface.

▪ Hand wash shirt to preserve the image.

▪ Looking for other cool DIY activities this summer? Check out Creativebug: www.richlandlibrary.com/databases/creativebug. You’ll find tons of great craft ideas for all skill levels. Don’t forget to show us what you’ve made this summer, using #ilearnbecause.

This story was originally published June 26, 2020 at 9:03 PM with the headline "Richland Library summer learning challenge: DIY custom T-shirt."