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

There are many things to consider:

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

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Tshirts? 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 Tshirts 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 Tshirts on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Tshirts on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Tshirts on Etsy

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

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

For the keyword "Tshirts", the views is 3762399, and the favorites is 5216. Meanwhile, there will be at least 44 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Tshirts to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Tshirts 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 Tshirts 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 1567, and the average price of Tshirts product is 17.29.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Tshirts on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Tshirts 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 Tshirts 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 Tshirts on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Tshirts shop

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

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
Magical  Family vacation matching Halloween costumes,Birthday Boy Birthday Girl Christmas  valentine matching tshirt
Magical Family vacation matching Halloween costumes,Birthday Boy Birthday Girl Christmas valentine matching tshirt
1,254
2
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
3
Bleached blank tshirts, blank distressed tees, unisex bleached tshirts, blanks for sublimation
Bleached blank tshirts, blank distressed tees, unisex bleached tshirts, blanks for sublimation
1,495
4
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
5
Pumpkin Fall tshirts Women, Pumpkin Shirt, Women's Graphic Tee, Cute Fall Shirts, Thanksgiving Shirt, Pumpkin spice
Pumpkin Fall tshirts Women, Pumpkin Shirt, Women's Graphic Tee, Cute Fall Shirts, Thanksgiving Shirt, Pumpkin spice
958
6
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
7
long live cowboy tshirt, cowboy skeleton tshirt, Country Girl Shirt, Cowgirl Shirt, Western Shirt, Rodeo Shirt, Cowboy Killer T-Shirt
long live cowboy tshirt, cowboy skeleton tshirt, Country Girl Shirt, Cowgirl Shirt, Western Shirt, Rodeo Shirt, Cowboy Killer T-Shirt
83
8
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
9
Write Your Own Sentence  Personalized Disney T-shirt, Christmas shirt, Disney boy and girl Soft Tee, Disneyland Vacation shirt ,Family Trip
Write Your Own Sentence Personalized Disney T-shirt, Christmas shirt, Disney boy and girl Soft Tee, Disneyland Vacation shirt ,Family Trip
909
10
Customized Football Shirt - Your Name Football - Football Shirt - Game Day Shirt - Football Season Tee - Football Graphic Tee
Customized Football Shirt - Your Name Football - Football Shirt - Game Day Shirt - Football Season Tee - Football Graphic Tee
715
11
Faith Shirt, Christian T shirt, Christian Shirts, Bible Verse, Easter Gift, Easter Shirt, Christian Tshirts, Religious Gifts,
Faith Shirt, Christian T shirt, Christian Shirts, Bible Verse, Easter Gift, Easter Shirt, Christian Tshirts, Religious Gifts,
1,856
12
Favorite Team shirt,Team mascot tshirt,School team tee/hoodie,Love Favorite team tee,School logo shirt,Back to School shirt,mascot shirt
Favorite Team shirt,Team mascot tshirt,School team tee/hoodie,Love Favorite team tee,School logo shirt,Back to School shirt,mascot shirt
1,362
13
Gothic Skull T-shirt 2021 Hip Hop Fashion Oversized Short Sleeve Tees Shirt Mall Goth Tops Grunge Alt Kpop Clothes Gift Fast Shipping
Gothic Skull T-shirt 2021 Hip Hop Fashion Oversized Short Sleeve Tees Shirt Mall Goth Tops Grunge Alt Kpop Clothes Gift Fast Shipping
102
14
7 Dwarfs Shirts, 7 Dwarf Family Tshirts, Disney Family Vacation Shirts, Snow White, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy Dopey MNSSHP
7 Dwarfs Shirts, 7 Dwarf Family Tshirts, Disney Family Vacation Shirts, Snow White, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy Dopey MNSSHP
937
15
Bachelorette Party Shirts, Most Likely To Shirt , Bridal Party Shirt, Wine Bachelorette Shirts, Funny Most Likely To Bachelorette Tshirts
Bachelorette Party Shirts, Most Likely To Shirt , Bridal Party Shirt, Wine Bachelorette Shirts, Funny Most Likely To Bachelorette Tshirts
629
16
Matching Family Dinosaur Shirts, Birthday Tshirts, Custom Birthday Gift, Funny Birthday Tee, Dinosaur Outfit, Mama Daddy Saurus, Kids Dino
Matching Family Dinosaur Shirts, Birthday Tshirts, Custom Birthday Gift, Funny Birthday Tee, Dinosaur Outfit, Mama Daddy Saurus, Kids Dino
1,527
17
Personalized Christmas Shirts, Matching Christmas Shirt, Matching Pajamas Shirts, Family Christmas Shirts, Family Pajama Shirts
Personalized Christmas Shirts, Matching Christmas Shirt, Matching Pajamas Shirts, Family Christmas Shirts, Family Pajama Shirts
560
18
Woodstock 1969, Woodstock 1969 shirt, Comfort Colors Shirt, Vintage Style Shirt, (Not Vintage)
Woodstock 1969, Woodstock 1969 shirt, Comfort Colors Shirt, Vintage Style Shirt, (Not Vintage)
537
19
Thrifted Tshirt Mystery Box Short Sleeve Bundle Tee
Thrifted Tshirt Mystery Box Short Sleeve Bundle Tee
529
20
English Teacher Shirt, There They're Their Shirt, Grammar Teacher Shirts, English Teacher Gifts, Funny Grammar Shirts
English Teacher Shirt, There They're Their Shirt, Grammar Teacher Shirts, English Teacher Gifts, Funny Grammar Shirts
518

2. Determine how to make Tshirts to sell online.

For how to make Tshirts, 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 Tshirts on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
FashionTeeDesigns
FashionTeeDesigns
14,731
2
cottonenes
cottonenes
46,066
3
Mvsspear
Mvsspear
7,643
4
NewVisionDesignUS
NewVisionDesignUS
40,932
5
TheWhiteInviteGifts
TheWhiteInviteGifts
133,140
6
LolitaCustom
LolitaCustom
18,731
7
OrdinaryGray
OrdinaryGray
6,919
8
purplerushclothing
purplerushclothing
45,850
9
PuccasDesign
PuccasDesign
6,003
10
CustomTeeBar
CustomTeeBar
119,918
11
MiracleShirts
MiracleShirts
24,920
12
OffthehookboutiqueCo
OffthehookboutiqueCo
22,591
13
JewelerPrime
JewelerPrime
2,883
14
LetsHearItForSpirit
LetsHearItForSpirit
41,025
15
BrilliantBridalShop
BrilliantBridalShop
173,783
16
SamsThreadsCo
SamsThreadsCo
19,173
17
TwoJaysCreative
TwoJaysCreative
52,615
18
MoosePrintsBham
MoosePrintsBham
17,486
19
TheCheaptique
TheCheaptique
3,708
20
OJEYAPPAREL
OJEYAPPAREL
20,023

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

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Tshirts 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 Tshirts 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 "Tshirts" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Tshirts products is 12. In addition, some of the Tshirts sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

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

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

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

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