My Design Process

I wanted to share my process for creating custom, hand-made spirit wear with you. I don't have mass produced shirts sitting on a shelf, waiting to be purchased and mailed out. The value of my spirit wear is that it is created specifically for you, when you order it.

My best selling item is a softball monogram sweatshirt blanket. When a customer orders a blanket, they will have left me the initials for the monogram, in a note on the order. Step one is that I open the design program and create the monogram along with the extra design elements that make it a softball with a glittery bow. I send that design to the machine that cuts the heat transfer vinyl film. After the cutting machine does its work, I begin the process of removing the vinyl that is not part of the design. In the meantime, the heat press is heating up to 305 degrees. This particular design has three layers, so the blanket is pressed three times. Et voila! A personalized, keepsake blanket is born!

That is the process for all of my spirit wear. If you are purchasing a shirt that has your team name, I create that design from scratch, each and every time. Then, depending on the complexity of the design, this could take 15 minutes to an hour and weeding the film could take another 15 minutes to thirty minutes.

I love what I do. I love creating and the creative process. I LOVE seeing a gorgeous end product and I particularly love when a customer loves their new shirt! Once upon a time, I wanted to be a fashion designer. Fun fact, I was accepted to a design school in Los Angeles when I was a senior in high school. I did not go, because I was a dumb 18 year old girl. I am thrilled to be working in the garment industry at this stage in my life. And most important, I am excited to work with you in creating a garment that represents this moment in your family's life.

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