Question
How much do custom t shirts cost to make yourself?
Answer
Doing it yourself is cheap per shirt once you own the equipment. The materials are inexpensive. The real spend is the one-time gear you buy up front. Here is a realistic breakdown.
| Cost | Range |
|---|---|
| Materials per shirt (blank tee plus vinyl or transfer paper) | $3 to $8 |
| Cutting machine (one-time) | $200 to $400 |
| Heat press (one-time) | $150 to $300 |
| Ordering from a print shop, under 100 units | $8 to $15 per shirt |
- After the equipment is paid off, per-shirt cost stays in the $3 to $8 range.
- Buying blanks in bulk and reusing vinyl offcuts pushes your material cost toward the low end.
- For larger runs, a print shop often beats DIY once you factor in your own time weeding and pressing.
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