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Showcase Your Creativity with DIY Custom Clothing: Ideas and Resources

If you are an aspiring artist, you have probably noticed that it is rather hard to get attention for your work. Gallery shows are challenging to get into. It costs an awful lot of money to host your own show and it is even more expensive to let people know about it. Once you get people to a show, you may discover that it is not so easy to get them to buy work from an unknown artist.

One of the best ways to get people interested in your artwork is to put it on a t-shirt, jacket,  or socks. According to Printful clothing, there are on-demand printing companies on the internet that will allow you to create fashions and accessories featuring your artwork. 

You simply upload your original design to the company website and print it out on the item of your choice. The on-demand company will take care of shipping as well. The company will have a warehouse filled with different articles of clothing and accessories in many different colors and sizes. 

Where to Sell Your Designs 

Once you have picked an item or two on which to display your artwork, you are going to need a place to sell it. You will get your work out in front of the most people by opening an e-commerce store. There are several different e-commerce platforms to choose from. Many of them will give you your first 30 days for free. 

Esty is the most popular e-commerce platform for artists. It focuses on items that are unique, handmade, or vintage. You will simply set up a store using one of the platform’s themes and display the items you created. It is not a good idea to overwhelm your customers with too many choices at first. If you design a t-shirt, only offer one or two styles and colors. If you offer socks, start out with just a couple of images.

Buyers can be indecisive when you offer them too many options. They may spend all their time browsing and no time buying.

The best on-demand printers will let you link your store directly to their site. All customers have to do is push an order button to buy your clothing. 

How to Advertise Your Design 

Social media and email marketing campaigns are the best way to introduce your design to the public. You will need to do more than just post your product on your own Instagram or Twitter feed. You should use hashtags on Twitter that are relevant to your product. Try to get an Instagram Influencer to wear one of your shirts. 

When people visit your website, you should have them create an account so you can get their email addresses. Send out an email once a month with your new designs and special offers. 

When people wear your designs, the public will see your artwork. If people like your clothes, they will want to see your other creations. DIY clothing is a great way to show off your creativity and fabulous skills.