What does 'panel size' mean?

A panel is the perfect square we cut from each t-shirt side you send us.

If you order a baby blanket with 8 x 8 inch panels – we need at least 9 x 9 inches from each panel

- Use this option for children’s and baby items

For the classic t-shirt blanket, three sizes are offered:

If you order 12 x 12 inch panels - we need at least 13 x 13 inches from each panel 

- Use this option for graphics that are 11.5 ” or less

If you order 14 x 14 inch panels - we need at least 15 x 15 inches from each panel 

- Use this option for graphics that are larger than 11.5” Examples include, but not limited to, Greek letters, Harley Davidson and concert shirts

If you order 16 x 16 inch panels – we need at least 17 x 17 inches from each panel

- Use this option for graphics that are larger than 13.5”. Examples include, but not limited to, hockey jerseys, Jimmy Buffet, Nascar, larger Harley Davidson and larger concert shirts.

After the shirts have been cut, and then sewn together, the final dimensions of the finished panel squares will be slightly less than 8”, 12”, 14” or 16” depending on the panel size you ordered. The panels are cut at these dimensions, and when sewn together, a little bit of fabric will be utilized in the seam, thus the visible part of the shirt will be just under the 8”, 12",14" or 16” that the panel is initially cut at The final dimensions for the 8” is usually between 7.5” and 7.75”, 12" is usually between 11.5" and 11.75", 14” is usually between 13.5" to 13.75" and the 16” is usually between 15.5” and 15.75 inches. 

The size of the graphic should be the considered when selecting panel size.  Most shirts size medium and up allow enough fabric for 14" square.  Graphics that usually require 14" panels include Harley Davidson, Nascar, concert shirts, Firemen shirts, Hard Rock Café, and shirts with Greek Letters.

What does it mean when we say your panels are too small for the size you ordered?

If you ordered 8 x 8 inch panels - we need at least 9 x 9 inches from each article of clothing you send us.

If you ordered 12 x 12 inch panels - we need at least 13 x 13 inches from each article of clothing you send us.

If you ordered 14 x 14 inch panels - we need at least 15 x 15 inches from each article of clothing you send us. If you ordered 16 x 16 inch panels - we need at least 17 x 17 inches from each article of clothing you send us. 

If your shirts don't have enough fabric for us to use, we need to cut out a square by hand and sew it onto a larger piece of fabric that we provide for you. This takes more time and therefore, requires an additional fee of $5 for each square. That's why it's important that you send us shirts with enough fabric!