DIY Gilmore Girls Shirt
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Grab your coffee, the remote, and this comfy Gilmore Girls shirt and get ready for a weekend binge of the Netflix revival!
When it comes to Gilmore Girls I just cannot pick a favorite character. That would be like asking me to pick a favorite book, it just won’t happen. They are all so unique and each one is lovable in their own way. That’s why, when I decided to make a Gilmore Girls shirt, I went through at least ten ideas before landing on one. I kept trying to pick a favorite quote to put on the shirt but could’t decide between the characters. I wanted something that was easily recognizable to any level of Gilmore Girls fans, and finally realized that nothing is more familiar than the theme song. And once that idea popped in my head I ran with it, and came up with this fun Gilmore Girls shirt!
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I hate to admit this to y’all, but I never watched Gilmore Girls when it was on tv. *Gasp* I know, shame on me! Honestly, I couldn’t tell you when I started watching the series but when I did I was hooked right away. Those fast talking, coffee lovin’ Gilmore Girls and the entire town of Stars Hollow found their way into my heart and I’ve been in love with all of them ever since.
But once I finished season seven I was so unsatisfied and disappointed (I hated the April storyline and Lorelei marrying Christopher) that I always wondered what would’ve happened if Amy had the chance to finish the show the way it was supposed to end. And now she does!
I can’t wait to see how the series wraps up, because I know Amy-Sherman Palladino is going to make us all so happy. Anywhere you lead Amy, I will follow. And I’m following you straight to Netflix!
Want to make your own Gilmore Girls Shirt? Here’s how!
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Materials:
- T-shirt (I bought mine from Target)
- Silhouette Cameo
- Heat Transfer Vinyl (I got my patterned vinyl from this Facebook group)
- Iron & Ironing Board
- FREE Silhouette File (download the file here)
Before you begin: I own the Designer Edition of the Silhouette Studio which I highly recommend! It makes it so much easier for me to cut multi-colored designs, because you can select what part of the design to cut by color (under advanced in the Cut Settings).
PRO TIP: When cutting a design on patterned vinyl (like the blue flowered one I used in this design), you DO NOT HAVE TO FLIP THE DESIGN BEFORE YOU CUT. The reason being, there is no transfer paper so you can cut it as-is.
HOWEVER, if you are using vinyl that does have transfer paper you MUST FLIP YOUR DESIGN. Otherwise, when you go to place it on your shirt the words will be backward.
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Ready to iron on your Gilmore Girls shirt design?
- After you’ve cut out your design, put it to the side and grab your iron and ironing board. Heat your iron to the cotton setting.
- While your iron is heating up fold your shirt in half (sleeve to sleeve). Once the iron is hot press the seam where your shirt is folded. Then, fold the shirt (bottom to top) and press that seam as well. When you open up your shirt you’ll have two seams, one horizontal and one vertical, on your shirt. This makes it easy for your to line up your design right in the middle of your t-shirt!
- I measured exactly one and half inches down from the bottom of the V in my v-neck shirt and that is where I placed the top of my design. You can place it anywhere between 1.5 to 2 inches, depending on what looks best on you!
- Place your design on your shirt, make sure it’s lined up properly (double and triple check!), and then place a pillowcase on top of the design. Press your hot iron down on the pillowcase for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the design is completely adhered to the shirt. IF the design comes up as you peel off the transfer paper, put the paper and pillowcase back down and continue pressing until the design sticks.
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This shirt is my favorite out of all the ones I have done! I really love the patterned vinyl and like working with it as well. I think it adds a bit of uniqueness to the Gilmore Girls shirt! Does anyone else keep singing the theme song every time they read the shirt? (ha!) Just me?
Now you’ve got a Gilmore Girls shirt that is perfect for binge-watching the revival and all that’s left is to wait (rather impatiently) for the 25th to get here. Does anyone else think time is going to go so slowly from here on out? I need to know how this is going to end! The premiere can’t get here soon enough!
What character’s storyline are you most looking forward to diving back in to?
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I love how this shirt turned out! I also never watched Gilmore Girls when it was on tv! I can’t wait to dive back into the Luke and Lorelai storyline!
Thanks friend! And I agree, Luke and Lorelai is what I can’t wait to see too!
Love this quote and movie! I could start it all from the beginning and think it is new again haha
These are all absolutely adorable ideas! So many of my friends can hardly wait for the new episodes.
This is adorable!! I’ve never watched Gilmore Girls, but I’ve heard such wonderful things about it that I may just have to jump on the bandwagon. 🙂
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These are precious! Your design is lovely, I know many fans who would love this!
EEEK! How fun is that! I couldn’t open the file with Windows, however. Boo. I love all the related posts you found, too. Cool beans.
Since the new shows will be coming out during Thanksgiving, my sister and I have already decided we will be binge watching them. I can’t wait. I may have to go back and watch all the seasons over again. Love this DIY shirt. It is so cute.
This is awesome! I am so ready for the new season, can’t wait!
This is so cute! I can’t wait for the new shows to come out and what fun would it be to have a t-shirt to go with it!
I feel like I need to get on the Gilmore boat! I never got into the show, but its got be awesome if so many love it.
Wow, so cute! Sounds like a new show to watch out for!d
This is so cute and I bet this was fun to make. I’ve heard of this show, but I’ve never seen it.
I’ve actually written a post with a Gilmore Girls workout that would fit right in with all of these posts and this absolutely adorable shirt!
Lovely design! I’ve never watched Gilmore Girls series, but if there are so many creative things have created because inspired by this show, I bet it must be an awesome serial show.
Ok you’ve inspired me! While I’m not a Gilmore girls fan after a couple of your crafty endeavors I am digging out my craft robo when I get back from vacation and making some t-shirt and tanks for the new year!
This post just made my heart so happy! I am so excited for the Gilmore Girls series! I watched it all when I was younger and just binged watched it again!
Can you believe I have never seen Gilmore Girls??? I need to binge watch !
Cute shirts! I can’t wait to see what they do with the remake for this. I’m so happy they did it.
Love all of the gilmore girls gear! For some reason I thought the revival aired yesterday so I was ready with popcorn and everything only to be so disappointed!
This shirt is so pretty! I haven’t seen the show but I plan to watch it all lol.
I’ve only watched a couple episodes here and there but a good friend of mine is completely obsessed! She even went to that big fan festival last month! She would love these! xD
This shirt is awesome! Love the designs even if I don’t watch the series, I think it’s really nice. I’ve heard so many good things about the show!
WOO HOO! I am SO SO SO excited for Gilmore Girls!! I grew up watching that show with my mom and sister. I can hardly wait.
Hahaha I feel like I’m the only girl in the world that hasn’t watched the show!!’ Sounds like I’m totally missing out