Get inspired by these Cricut shirt ideas! Most include free SVG files to make your own custom t-shirts with heat transfer vinyl.
I have a lot of posts about how to use Cricut Design Space to make your own shirts and also free SVG files for shirts, so today I thought I’d put them in all in post.
Below I have a list of over 50 shirt ideas made using a Cricut machine. The beauty of making shirts is you can use any Cricut cutting machine.
The Cricut Explore Air, Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Joy, and Cricut Joy Xtra all have the capability to cut iron on vinyl or infusible ink to make your own design graphic tees.
Supplies Needed for Cricut Shirts
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Before you start a new project, make sure you have all the craft supplies that are needed!
- Cricut machine and cut mats
- Iron-on Vinyl or Smart Iron-on – check out my review of my favorite iron-on vinyl here
- EasyPress Mat or Towel
- Heat Source – Cricut Easy Press, Heat Press, Auto Press
- Or Infusible Inks (transfer sheet or pens)
As mentioned, any of the Cricut machines can cut heat transfer vinyl AKA iron-on vinyl or Infusible Ink transfer sheets to add to a blank shirt.
The materials are heat activated meaning you need a heat source to apply the t-shirt design.
For best results, a heat press like the Cricut EasyPress or Auto Press will provide even and constant pressure to keep the vinyl from fading or peeling over time. A household iron will work, but the transfer usually will not last as long.
And as always, you will need to mirror your design within Cricut Design Space and place the shiny side of the iron on vinyl down on a cutting mat. Once the HTV is cut, you’ll use a weeding tool to weed off the excess vinyl around the cut letters or images.
The HTV will stay on the carrier sheet and when you flip it over, the image will appear the correct way.
Then the next step would be to find out what temperature to press the HTV on the type of shirt you are using. The Cricut heat guide is a huge help in figuring out the proper temperature settings for the different vinyls and materials.
Ok, now on to the Cricut shirt design ideas! A lot of the posts offer free designs to use (or maybe at a small extra cost).
Or if you have Cricut Access (more about it here), there are thousands of ready-made designs or images to choose from. You can personalize t shirts any way you like when you are making them yourself!
50+ Cricut Shirt Ideas!
All of these Cricut shirts have tutorials that go with them and some have FREE SVG cut files. Simply click on Continue Reading to go to the tutorial.
The first half of the list are holiday themed shirts then there is inspiration for everyday shirts!
St. Patrick's Day SVG
If you are a fan of St. Patrick's Day, grab this SVG image to make your own Lucky shirt or sweatshirt!
Easy Dad Gift! DIY Dad Shirts
Another fun way to make custom t shirts with a Cricut is by using your kid's handwriting and drawings. Learn all about uploading writing and pictures into Cricut Design Space.
Father's Day Cricut Ideas to Make Dad Feel Extra Special!
My kids had a lot of fun drawing pictures with Infusible Ink pens and then we sublimated all of their artwork onto a Cricut Infusible Ink compatible shirt.
FREE Christmas Sayings SVG Files to Craft With Now!
You can use different colors of vinyl for each line on this shirt, or cut them all out of a single color, the options are up to you!
Deer Head SVG Free File to Make Family Christmas Pajamas!
More matching shirts for Christmas options!
FREE Merry Grinchmas SVG (2 Versions!)
A cute Cricut shirt idea for the Grinches in our lives (or for yourself!).
Free "Official Cookie Tester" SVG Cut File
Perfect Christmas shirt for any cookie lover!
FREE Drink UP Witches SVG File Plus More Halloween SVGs!
A fun adult shirt, especially for a girl's party!
Sugar Skull Halloween Cut File - SVG, DXF and PNG
Put your weeding talents to work on this gorgeous sugar skull shirt!
Cricut Halloween Ideas: DIY Costume Shirts with Infusible Ink!
I have to admit I love Cricut Infusible Ink! If you've ever wondered about how to use Infusible Ink on shirts, this is the tutorial for you. The nice thing about Infusible Ink is that there is no thickness to it. It actually fuses into the shirts!
Baby 4th of July Outfit: DIY Onesies with FREE 4th of July SVG Files!
More cute baby onesies made with glitter and sparkle iron-on vinyl. The post has a video tutorial and free SVG files.
American Shirts DIY with Proud to Be An American Free Cut File!
This patriotic tshirt has a free cut file so that you can make your own Proud to Be An American shirt.
God Bless America SVG (2 FREE Cut Files!)
These free SVG cut files make whipping up patriotic clothes quick!
15 FREE Easter SVG Cut Files!
Easter is a great time to craft for new babies with this adorable onesie.
Free Anti Valentines SVG File Plus Other Love SVG Files!
I definitely could have worn this shirt for many a Valentine's Day back in the day!
How to Use Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets on Shirts
Learn how to use Infusible Ink transfer sheets to make sublimation shirts. Easy and vibrant colors that will not fade over time!
Crafting Shirt
Let everyone know that you are crafting and can't be bothered, with this fun SVG cut file.
Cricut Back to School Projects: Personalize a Teacher Gift and Shirt!
Another colorful shirt using Cricut Infusible Ink inked sheets.
FREE Cheer Mom SVG: 5 SVG Files to Craft With!
There are so many types of Mom shirts you can depending on what your kids are into. And you don't even have to use plain shirts, make a bleached shirt for extra fun!
Cricut Shirt Making for Beginners: Step by Step Tutorial!
Learn how to make a shirt from beginning to end in this very in depth tutorial.
Personalized Shirts for Mom
This Cricut vinyl shirt is a little more advanced, but I have a full video tutorial on how to make t shirt designs with a Cricut that overlap.
Disney Shirts for the Family
One of my favorite kinds of shirts I make with my Cricut is Disney shirts. These were some of the first shirts I ever made back when I had a Cricut Expression that used cartridges!
DIY Disney Shirts Tutorial with CDS Video Tutorials!
The last time we went to Disneyworld I knew how to use my Cricut better so I made 11 different personalized Disney shirts with a sliced name. This tutorial includes a video tutorial on how to slice layered images.
Wifey and Hubby Shirts DIY with 2 FREE Cut Files!
These matching Cricut couple shirts I made a little bit different. I actually screen printed the images on by using vinyl I cut with my Cricut. Read all about how to screen print easily in this post.
Cricut Tutorials: Heat Transfer T Shirt Step by Step
This t shirt tutorial teaches you how to slice out images from words to make a fun Cricut shirt design.
Free Disney SVG Files Plus How to Make Personalized Disney Shirts for Cheap!
Some additional Disney Cricut shirt ideas for you!
“Best Day Ever” Disney Shirt + SVG File
Another Disney shirt option!
DIY Baby Bear Onesie With a FREE Baby Bear SVG File!
Making baby onesies is the same process as making shirts with a Cricut. This cute Baby Bear onesie was made using Infusible Ink and has a FREE cut file.
FREE Family Pajama SVG
Make matching bear pajamas for the entire family! For this shirt, I used fabric with adhesive on it for the bear.
DIY Cruise Shirts with 2 FREE SVG Files!
Make your own personalized shirts for groups with free SVG cut files and an EasyPress 2. Perfect for favors or gifts!
I'm Snow Cute FREE SVG File
It's amazing how much personality you can add to a blank white shirt with a little bit of Cricut iron on vinyl!
FREE Cross SVG Files (6 Different Versions!)
Wearing our faith on a shirt is a beautiful reminder to yourself and everyone who you stand for!
FREE Blessed SVG (4 Different Cut Files)!
Make matching Blesses shirts for different family members!
FREE Baby Feet SVG (4 Different Options!)
A great baby gift idea! Use these cute baby feet SVG and then add a name in whatever Cricut font you love!
FREE Bee Kind SVG (2 Versions!)
Clear and to the point! This Bee Kind shirt would be a great custom shirt for a teacher or anyone that works with kids.
Bee SVG (2 FREE Bee Cut Files!)
Know a bee lover? Grab a shirt, iron-on material, and a heat press and make a cute gift!
FREE Summer SVG Cut Files Bundle for Download
Summer t-shirts are tons of fun to make with bright colors and these summer SVG files.
Pocket Pal T-Shirts with Cricut EasyPress Mini
Kids would love to have these cute pocket pal shirts!
DIY Funny Maternity Shirts with Cricut Iron-On Vinyl Transfer
A cute funny shirt is always fun during pregnancy!
11 Free Homeschool SVG Cut Files for Your Cricut or Silhouette
Can Alexa homeschool kids yet??!!
Cricut Glitter Iron-on Mermaid Shirt DIY
There are a bunch of different types of iron on vinyl and one of my faves is glitter! It adds such a fun sparkle and texture to shirts.
How to use JPEGs to Make a T-Shirt in Cricut Design Space
You don't have to use SVG files, you can also use Jpegs!
Birthday Shirt
When my kids were little, I always made them a birthday shirt. For this cute Dinosaur Train shirt, I used printable iron-on vinyl and it came out super cute!
Personalized Birthday Shirt
Another fun birthday shirt that I made extra big so he could wear for years!
Football Shirt
For another birthday party, I made all the guests shirts with their names on the back for a flag football game and they kept them as their party favors!
Disney’s Aladdin SVG Bundle for DIY Shirts and More!
Another easy Disney themed shirt.
Avocado Baby Bodysuit Onesies with Cricut!
Cute digital art to on onesies.
There you have it, over 50 Cricut shirt ideas for every holiday and season! Shirts make for fun Cricut projects since you can add really anything to them!
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