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Old March 2nd, 2007 Mar 2, 2007 10:29:31 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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I am a stay at home Mom of a 2 year old and a 7 month old. 7 months ago my husband left our family and I now am realizing I need to figure out a way to make some money. I have an idea for a small line of young girls t-shirts but I have no idea how to make this come to fruition. I have scetched out the artwork for the tees and I know the look I am after. Do I buy blank shirts, and if so from where? Is it better to go to a t-shirt printing shop and use their t-shirts? I just need a step by step of how to make this really happen. Than you in advance for your time and help!
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Hi Christin,

Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time.

What is your start-up budget, and how many shirts do you want to print per design? Also, what color shirts do you want to print on?

If you could post a sample of one of your designs, we might be able to help you find the best print method.

You'll also need to do things like register your business, get a resale permit, get a website going, etc. There is a lot of information here on the forums so be sure to do some searches.
 
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My parents are willing to lend me the money to get this project up and running, thank goodness! There will be at least afew colors, pink for certain. The tees need to be cute and fitted. Not sure how many to start.
 
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You might try some of the suppliers listed in this thread:

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/need-he...irt/t7521.html
 
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Thank you. I did take a look. The tshirts are priced around $15-$16 each. Doesn't that seem high?
 
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Are you checking the retail or wholesale prices? That sounds like retail to me (although I'm not an expert on children's clothing rates)
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Christin,

You will need to get a resale permit to be able to get the wholesale price lists. They should be much lower than the retail prices.
 
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Thanks! Wow, I do have my work cut out for me.
 
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Just dive right in and start reading posts. It seems like a lot of information, and your head is going to spin for a couple of days, but after that you will be on the right track.
 
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