How to Make and Sell T 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 T Shirts on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on T Shirts.

There are many things to consider:

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

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about T 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 T 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 T Shirts on Etsy, as well as what's trending in T Shirts on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell T Shirts on Etsy

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

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

For the keyword "T Shirts", the views is 3977606, and the favorites is 10424. Meanwhile, there will be at least 81 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making T Shirts to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling T 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 T 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 2430, and the average price of T Shirts product is 16.72.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling T Shirts on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy T 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 T 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 T Shirts on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your T Shirts shop

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

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Personalized T-shirt, Custom T-Shirts, Custom Shirt, Personalized Shirt, Custom Shirt Printing, Custom Shirt for Women, Custom Shirt for Men
Personalized T-shirt, Custom T-Shirts, Custom Shirt, Personalized Shirt, Custom Shirt Printing, Custom Shirt for Women, Custom Shirt for Men
977
9
Vintage Hocus Pocus Bleached Dyed Shirt
Vintage Hocus Pocus Bleached Dyed Shirt
1,586
10
Ursula svgs. Villain's. Cricut cut files. Custom T-Shirts. Poor Souls. Little Mermaid svgs.
Ursula svgs. Villain's. Cricut cut files. Custom T-Shirts. Poor Souls. Little Mermaid svgs.
1,866
11
Walt Disney matching shirts,Disney trip 2022,Disney family shirts with custom names,Disney kids shirts,Disney family matching shirts
Walt Disney matching shirts,Disney trip 2022,Disney family shirts with custom names,Disney kids shirts,Disney family matching shirts
2,451
12
Cute Wildflower Sweatshirt, Rooted in Him Christian T Shirt, Colossians 2:6-7, Cute Wildflower Tshirt, Faith Based T-Shirt, Fall Tee, A5223
Cute Wildflower Sweatshirt, Rooted in Him Christian T Shirt, Colossians 2:6-7, Cute Wildflower Tshirt, Faith Based T-Shirt, Fall Tee, A5223
906
13
Oddities Goblin T Shirt Weird Shirts for Men Women Unusual Occult T Shirt Cool Vintage Graphic Tee Original Design Strange Novelty T Shirt
Oddities Goblin T Shirt Weird Shirts for Men Women Unusual Occult T Shirt Cool Vintage Graphic Tee Original Design Strange Novelty T Shirt
906
14
I'm Not Responsible For What My Face Does When You Talk T-Shirt, Responsible Quote Shirt,Sarcastic Tee,Smartass Shirt,Funny Sarcasm Shirt
I'm Not Responsible For What My Face Does When You Talk T-Shirt, Responsible Quote Shirt,Sarcastic Tee,Smartass Shirt,Funny Sarcasm Shirt
890
15
Cat Watering Plants Shirt, Plant Lady, Succulent Plants T, Gardening Shirt, Gardener Shirt, Cats and Plants, Gift Shirts for Cat Love, A5496
Cat Watering Plants Shirt, Plant Lady, Succulent Plants T, Gardening Shirt, Gardener Shirt, Cats and Plants, Gift Shirts for Cat Love, A5496
1,798
16
Cat playing guitar shirt | mens cat playing guitar tshirt | music tee | mens graphic t shirts
Cat playing guitar shirt | mens cat playing guitar tshirt | music tee | mens graphic t shirts
2,370
17
Booktrovert T-shirt, Definition Shirts, Nerd Tshirt, Bookish Shirts, Teacher Tshirt, Librarian Shirt, Book Nerd Shirt,Library Lover,Bookworm
Booktrovert T-shirt, Definition Shirts, Nerd Tshirt, Bookish Shirts, Teacher Tshirt, Librarian Shirt, Book Nerd Shirt,Library Lover,Bookworm
82
18
Flannels Hayrides Pumpkins Sweaters Bonfires - Thanksgiving Shirt - Cute Fall Shirt - Thanksgiving Tee - Pumpkin Spice Season - XS - 4XL
Flannels Hayrides Pumpkins Sweaters Bonfires - Thanksgiving Shirt - Cute Fall Shirt - Thanksgiving Tee - Pumpkin Spice Season - XS - 4XL
783
19
I Teach Wild Things T-Shirt, Teacher Days TShirts, Teachers Shirt, Field Trip Shirts for Teachers, Wild Things Shirt, Teachers Life Shirt
I Teach Wild Things T-Shirt, Teacher Days TShirts, Teachers Shirt, Field Trip Shirts for Teachers, Wild Things Shirt, Teachers Life Shirt
796
20
Social Worker Shirt You Matter Shirt School Counselor Shirt Inspirational Womens Gift Teacher Shirts for Teacher Kindness Matters 1270-2
Social Worker Shirt You Matter Shirt School Counselor Shirt Inspirational Womens Gift Teacher Shirts for Teacher Kindness Matters 1270-2
954

2. Determine how to make T Shirts to sell online.

For how to make T 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 T Shirts on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
PrintSpunStudio
PrintSpunStudio
41,465
2
PrintSpunStudio
PrintSpunStudio
41,465
3
ImpressedGiftsDotCom
ImpressedGiftsDotCom
36,629
4
SMNecessity
SMNecessity
46,158
5
ReguDesigns
ReguDesigns
14,244
6
iprintasty
iprintasty
24,513
7
MadelineJaneDesignCo
MadelineJaneDesignCo
10,442
8
NewVisionDesignUS
NewVisionDesignUS
40,932
9
1989Made
1989Made
10,074
10
JustPeachySVGs
JustPeachySVGs
9,389
11
cottonenes
cottonenes
46,066
12
LolitaCustom
LolitaCustom
18,731
13
Shirtmandude
Shirtmandude
91,270
14
FastCustomTees
FastCustomTees
94,430
15
LolitaCustom
LolitaCustom
18,731
16
missionthread
missionthread
15,486
17
TrendyGiftShopUS
TrendyGiftShopUS
5,390
18
HeartYourTees
HeartYourTees
48,761
19
purplerushclothing
purplerushclothing
45,850
20
EndlessWeekendShop
EndlessWeekendShop
35,764

3. Learn how to sell T 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 T 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 T 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 T Shirts shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your T 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 T Shirts products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell T 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 T 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 "T Shirts" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of T Shirts products is 11. In addition, some of the T Shirts sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

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

You should think of a unique package for your T 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 T Shirts to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell T 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 T Shirts shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your T Shirts shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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