Is there a baby on the way? Every big brother superhero needs a trusty sidekick! Learn how to make these big brother little brother shirts with your Cricut to help announce the good news.
Welcoming a new baby is an exhilarating time. There are many things to plan and prepare, including the announcement of your pregnancy!
I realized that I have shared several designs for expecting moms and even for babies. But, other than my gender reveal ideas for the family, I haven't really shared anything for siblings.
Well, y'all, that's something I'm changing today! 🙂
Today, I am going to share with you how to make Big Brother Little Brother shirts with your Cricut machine. This project is super easy, and the shirts are adorable.
They're the perfect way to celebrate that special bond between brothers for Brothers Day, which is May 24th.
Note: Be sure to also check out my Heat Transfer Baby Onesies, perfect for your new little one.
Now, let's get started on this project!
Supplies Needed
Here's a list of the materials you'll need to complete this craft project. I've even added links for some items to make them easier to find!
- Shirts
- Cricut machine (this one is my favorite)
- Iron-on material in the color of your choice
- Cricut EasyPress or iron (here's what's so amazing about the EasyPress)
- Weeding tools (optional)
- Cricut cut file (info below)
How To Make Big Brother Little Brother Shirts With Your Cricut
The process for making these adorable shirts is short and sweet. Just follow these handful of steps. Make sure to check out how to make onesies with your Cricut for even more helpful information!
Step 1
Open the cut file by going to my Cricut Design Space profile and scrolling to “Superhero & Sidekick Shirts”. Click on “Edit a Copy” to resize the design for your shirts.
Step 2
Cut design from the iron-on material using your Cricut machine.
Tip: Be sure to mirror the image before cutting, and also cut with the shiny side of your material down on the mat.
Step 3
Weed away all excess from around your design as well as the centers of any letters.
Note: Weeding tools do make this a bit easier, but they are optional.
Step 4
Then, use an iron or an EasyPress to adhere the iron-on design to the shirts, following the time and temperature recommendations in the Cricut Heat Guide.
Your big brother, little brother shirts are now complete and ready for a pair of superheroes!
Make these cute shirts for any pair of brothers that you know. This also makes a great gift for a baby shower, so the big brother gets a little something special, too!
After making this pair, I want to make ALL the shirts for siblings! They were just too much fun.
If you enjoyed this project as much as I did, I'm sure you can think of other designs to add to your collection of big brother little brother shirts as well. 🙂
Y'all enjoy and Happy Cricuting!
FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I receive about customizing t-shirts with your Cricut. If your question isn’t listed, feel free to drop it in the comments and I’ll be happy to help!
Would this project work for older kids?
Although it's designed for a toddler and a baby, you could definitely make this project for slightly older kids. If you have two boys who are close to each other, these shirts would look adorable on a toddler and his older brother!
Could I use different colored shirts for this project?
Absolutely! I love the way that the design looks on gray, but you could easily use white, blue, green, orange, or another color of your choice. I would recommend avoiding black or red since part of the design will blend in. 🙂
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Lamp made of glass block is my favourite! Thank you for idea.
Super interested in the boy coordinating shirts 😍 thanks so much for this idea 😊
Excited to make the coordinating boy shirts (superhero and sidekick!) 😍