How to Make and Sell Shirts on Etsy?

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99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Shirts on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Shirts.

There are many things to consider:

  • Is selling Shirts on Etsy a good idea?
  • How to create/make Shirts to sell on Etsy?
  • Which types of Shirts products are popular on Etsy?
  • How many sellers are selling Shirts on Etsy?
  • What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Shirts?
  • How much does it cost to sell Shirts on Etsy?
  • How to make your Shirts shop stand out on Etsy?

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Shirts? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.

Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Shirts on Etsy.

As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Shirts on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Shirts on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Shirts on Etsy

The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Shirts products on Etsy.

First, do a quick search for the keyword "Shirts" to assess demand and competition.

For the keyword "Shirts", the views is 5346055, and the favorites is 8634. Meanwhile, there will be at least 79 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Shirts to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Shirts products to estimate the profit.

When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.

Regarding the fees for selling Shirts products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:

As for sales and pricing, the sales is 4664, and the average price of Shirts product is 15.76.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Shirts on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Shirts is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.


How to create Shirts to sell on Etsy?

Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Shirts on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Shirts shop

Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Shirts products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Shirts products.

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
Pumpkin Sweatshirt, Pumpkin Sweater, Jack-o-Lantern Sweatshirt, Halloween Crewneck Sweatshirt, Halloween Sweater, Spooky Season, Fall Shirts
Pumpkin Sweatshirt, Pumpkin Sweater, Jack-o-Lantern Sweatshirt, Halloween Crewneck Sweatshirt, Halloween Sweater, Spooky Season, Fall Shirts
2,810
2
Disney Family Shirts, Disney Shirts, Disney Castle Shirts, Matching Family Disney Shirts, Personalized Disney Shirts for Family and Women
Disney Family Shirts, Disney Shirts, Disney Castle Shirts, Matching Family Disney Shirts, Personalized Disney Shirts for Family and Women
15,386
3
Blank Bleached T Shirt for Sublimation - Ready to Ship Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Bleached T Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Sublimation Shirts
Blank Bleached T Shirt for Sublimation - Ready to Ship Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Bleached T Shirts - Bleached Shirts - Sublimation Shirts
2,327
4
Bella Canvas Blank T-Shirt for Sublimation, Screenprint ,htv ,vinyl - Blank Bella Canvas 3001 CVC Shirts
Bella Canvas Blank T-Shirt for Sublimation, Screenprint ,htv ,vinyl - Blank Bella Canvas 3001 CVC Shirts
2,054
5
Hocus Focus Teacher shirt, teacher's gifts, teacher appreciation, teacher shirts gift, school shirt, gift for teacher,halloween teacher gift
Hocus Focus Teacher shirt, teacher's gifts, teacher appreciation, teacher shirts gift, school shirt, gift for teacher,halloween teacher gift
1,670
6
Cute Halloween Theme Shirt for Women, Halloween T-Shirts, Cute Teacher Halloween T-Shirts, Mom Halloween T-Shirts, Fall Shirts (Hall-8)
Cute Halloween Theme Shirt for Women, Halloween T-Shirts, Cute Teacher Halloween T-Shirts, Mom Halloween T-Shirts, Fall Shirts (Hall-8)
1,475
7
Spooky Season Sweatshirt, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Spooky Sweatshirt, Halloween, Ghost, Black, PSL, Pumpkin Fall, Cute and Scary, Autumn Shirt
Spooky Season Sweatshirt, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Spooky Sweatshirt, Halloween, Ghost, Black, PSL, Pumpkin Fall, Cute and Scary, Autumn Shirt
1,275
8
Sanderson Sister Brewing Co Sweatshirt, Sanderson Sisters Sweatshirt, Sanderson Sister Shirt, Halloween Shirt, Sanderson Sweatshirt
Sanderson Sister Brewing Co Sweatshirt, Sanderson Sisters Sweatshirt, Sanderson Sister Shirt, Halloween Shirt, Sanderson Sweatshirt
1,242
9
Distressed Graphic Happiest Place on Earth Shirt Mouse Ears Shirt Magical Place Shirts Theme Park Shirt Retro Vacation Shirt Unisex Shirt
Distressed Graphic Happiest Place on Earth Shirt Mouse Ears Shirt Magical Place Shirts Theme Park Shirt Retro Vacation Shirt Unisex Shirt
1,236
10
Disney Halloween Skeleton shirt, Disney Halloween Matching shirt, Disney Balloon Tee, Mickey Minnie and friends, Funny Disney Trip shirt gif
Disney Halloween Skeleton shirt, Disney Halloween Matching shirt, Disney Balloon Tee, Mickey Minnie and friends, Funny Disney Trip shirt gif
163
11
It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus Shirt, Halloween Party Shirts, Hocus Pocus,Sanderson Sisters Tee,Halloween Outfit, 2022 Halloween Shirts
It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus Shirt, Halloween Party Shirts, Hocus Pocus,Sanderson Sisters Tee,Halloween Outfit, 2022 Halloween Shirts
1,234
12
Disney Bound 2022, Disney Airplane Design, Disney 2022 Trip, Disney Family Shirts, Disney Kids Shirt, Disney Matching Shirts
Disney Bound 2022, Disney Airplane Design, Disney 2022 Trip, Disney Family Shirts, Disney Kids Shirt, Disney Matching Shirts
1,152
13
Best Day Ever Shirt, Mouse Park Snacks shirts, Women Unisex Park shirt, Park Trip Adult, Snacks Shirt Tee
Best Day Ever Shirt, Mouse Park Snacks shirts, Women Unisex Park shirt, Park Trip Adult, Snacks Shirt Tee
1,133
14
Feeling IDGAF-ish Today Shirt, Funny Shirt, Sarcastic Shirt, Mom Shirt, Funny Mom Shirt, Shirts With Sayings
Feeling IDGAF-ish Today Shirt, Funny Shirt, Sarcastic Shirt, Mom Shirt, Funny Mom Shirt, Shirts With Sayings
1,217
15
Custom Shirt, Customize your Own Shirt with Text, Custom made shirt, Personalized T-Shirt, Custom Text
Custom Shirt, Customize your Own Shirt with Text, Custom made shirt, Personalized T-Shirt, Custom Text
3,153
16
disney halloween shirt - mickey's not so scary party - disney shirts for men - disney shirts for women - MNSSHP - available in rose gold
disney halloween shirt - mickey's not so scary party - disney shirts for men - disney shirts for women - MNSSHP - available in rose gold
1,112
17
Gift For Disney Shirts,Hakuna Matata Shirt,Animal Kingdom Shirts,Disney Family Shirts,Leopard Disney Vacation Shirts,Couples Trip Shirts
Gift For Disney Shirts,Hakuna Matata Shirt,Animal Kingdom Shirts,Disney Family Shirts,Leopard Disney Vacation Shirts,Couples Trip Shirts
1,996
18
Comfort Colors® Retro Halloween t-shirt, Vintage Ghost Halloween Shirt, Retro Fall Shirt, Fall Shirt, Halloween Shirt, iprintasty halloween
Comfort Colors® Retro Halloween t-shirt, Vintage Ghost Halloween Shirt, Retro Fall Shirt, Fall Shirt, Halloween Shirt, iprintasty halloween
2,399
19
Ladies Merry Christmas Shirt, Women Christmas Shirt, Cute Christmas Shirt, Women Holiday Shirt, Leopard Print Christmas Tree Shirt,
Ladies Merry Christmas Shirt, Women Christmas Shirt, Cute Christmas Shirt, Women Holiday Shirt, Leopard Print Christmas Tree Shirt,
1,309
20
Custom Comfort Colors Tee, Mrs. Bride T-shirt, Bridesmaids T-Shirts, Custom Text, Vintage Inspired, Comfort Colors T-shirt,
Custom Comfort Colors Tee, Mrs. Bride T-shirt, Bridesmaids T-Shirts, Custom Text, Vintage Inspired, Comfort Colors T-shirt,
1,723

2. Determine how to make Shirts to sell online.

For how to make Shirts, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.

Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Shirts on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
EmmaandAnnaApparel
EmmaandAnnaApparel
13,907
2
DeckedOutBaby
DeckedOutBaby
80,169
3
PrintSpunStudio
PrintSpunStudio
41,465
4
PrintSpunStudio
PrintSpunStudio
41,465
5
ImpressedGiftsDotCom
ImpressedGiftsDotCom
36,629
6
SMNecessity
SMNecessity
46,158
7
HelloHandpressed
HelloHandpressed
95,869
8
CuTeesCustomShirts
CuTeesCustomShirts
25,436
9
TheJuneKind
TheJuneKind
5,184
10
weddingfamilygift
weddingfamilygift
13,524
11
CustomTeaShirt
CustomTeaShirt
146,941
12
cottonenes
cottonenes
46,066
13
ShopMiniBisous
ShopMiniBisous
57,271
14
ABBTeez
ABBTeez
80,140
15
ReguDesigns
ReguDesigns
14,244
16
Cutiecakesstudio
Cutiecakesstudio
43,991
17
CuTeesCustomShirts
CuTeesCustomShirts
25,436
18
iprintasty
iprintasty
24,513
19
JoyApparelUSA
JoyApparelUSA
83,387
20
MadelineJaneDesignCo
MadelineJaneDesignCo
10,442

3. Learn how to sell Shirts on Etsy.

Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:

  • Do you like the Shirts product I made?
  • If you like it, do you want to buy it?
  • If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
  • If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
  • If you don't like it, why?

The answers would help optimize your Shirts products.

Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:

  • Build a consistent and unique brand for your Shirts shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your Shirts items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Shirts products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Shirts on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).


4. Decide how to ship Shirts on Etsy.

Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:

(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.

For your references. After entering the keyword "Shirts" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Shirts products is 10. In addition, some of the Shirts sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Shirts packages.

You should think of a unique package for your Shirts products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.


You're ready to make Shirts to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell Shirts on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.

  • How do you manage your Shirts shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your Shirts shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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