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 crystal pattern has a listing of all the rhinestone sizes and quantities you need to bling out her shirt.

First, download our free template. Then, pick out her favorite color T-shirt. Next, wash and dry the shirt before you start to glue on the bedazzling jewels. 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 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 gems. You can lay them out on hotfix transfer paper, thus making a crystal transfer 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 faux gem at a time to hear with the tool.
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Unlike hotfix jewels, you need glue for flat back rhinestones. Gem-Tac is my favorite as it dries clear, is washable, and easy to apply. When using flatback crystals, lay the gems on the shirt in the indicated pattern. Now, pick up a jewel and place a drop of glue slightly smaller than it in its spot. Gently press the bedazzling jewel into the glue drop. When finished, 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 high-quality bejeweling crystals, check out the prices at Rhinestones Etc. We offer competitive pricing, and great customer service. 

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