Free Rhinestone Design to Bedazzle a Shirt

DIY Bling Shirt: A Free Rhinestone Template Download For Mom

Throughout all of history, in every civilization, mothers have been honored. And with good reason. Who knows how to kiss the pain away, hugs you when you’re frightened by a thunderstorm? And what better way to honor your mother than to use our free rhinestone template to bling out a shirt for her.
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History of Mother’s Day

According to The History Channel, the beginnings of the holiday had its origins stretching back to the 19th century. At that time, Ann Reeves Jarvis helped form clubs that taught women how to care for their children. Additionally, in 1868 Jarvis helped unify a split country by organizing Mother’s Friendship Day. On this day, mothers of both confederate and union soldiers gathered as a sign of unity.

No doubt inspired by her mother, Anna Jarvis, campaigned and worked tirelessly to have national recognition of Mothers. Finally, in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. 
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Rhinestone Template to Celebrate Your Mother

​You can celebrate your mother by honoring her with a blinged-out t-shirt! Download our free template that proclaims your mother “Best Mom”. Our rhinestone pattern has a listing of all the rhinestone sizes and quantities you need to bling out her shirt.

First, download free our template. Then, pick out her favorite color T-shirt. Next, wash and dry the shirt before you start to glue on the rhinestones. Decide what color rhinestones you like, whether you like the crystal or some other color. 
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How to Bling-Out Your Shirt

Certainly, you can use either hotfix rhinestones or flatback rhinestones. Each has a different way of adherence and is generally a matter of preference. 

To begin with, there is glue on the bottom hotfix rhinestones. You can lay them out on hotfix transfer paper thus making a rhinestone iron on. When ready to adhere, simply position the iron-on on the shirt. With an iron set to the high setting without steam, press down on the transfer paper for 12-18 seconds. Lift the iron up to heat another section. Do not slide as this may dislodge some of the stones. Or if your wish, you can use a hotfix tool. Lay out the pattern first, then remove one rhinestone at a time to hear with the tool.
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Unlike hotfix rhinestones, you need glue for flat back rhinestones. Gem-Tac is my favorite as it dries clear, is washable and easy to apply. When using flat back rhinestones, lay the rhinestones on the shirt in the indicated pattern. Now, pick up a rhinestone and place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the rhinestone in its spot. Gently press the rhinestone into the glue drop. Similarly, continue gluing until all the rhinestones are adhered. Let dry flat for 24 hours. 

Mother’s Day Rhinestone Template

So, what are you waiting for? Download our free rhinestone template now. If you need rhinestones, check out the prices at Rhinestones Etc. We have competitive pricing on rhinestones and great customer service. Selling online for over 10 years, we know rhinestones. 
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