Will characters sign T-shirts?

[GADISNEYGIRL]

I found a really cute T-shirt at the Disney store with quite a few of the characters on it~I bought one for DS. He is only 2 1/2, and though he likes meeting the characters, he isn't really into the autograph books. But we were thinking that if we took the shirt, we could have the characters sign it (he wouldn't be wearing it, we'd have it in our backpack), and then he'd have a really neat souvenir. And, if they WILL do this, should I use a laundry marking pen, or a Sharpie, or what? TIA!

 

[DreAnna Clayton]

Yes the characters will sign t-shirts. you need to bring an fabric marker and something hard to place the t-shirt on. We bring or birnbaums guide book with us. Have the shirt pread out on a hard surface before hand for the character to sign.

 

[homeschooler]

Yes and the shirts are awesome. We used cloth pens but some of the colors faded.

We have heard now that you should use Sharpie Permanent Markers, fat ones and run the shirt through the dryer to set the ink before washing.

My 72 year old dad still gets comments on his 3 year old shirt.

 

[WDSearcher]

Characters will sign t-shirts as long as they are not being worn at the time! Be sure to bring a fabric marker that is safe in the wash (presuming that you'll need to wash the shirt at some point ... ), and something sturdy to put the t-shirt on so that it can be signed. Note that you cannot bend down and use your back (or any other part of your anatomy ... ) as a "sturdy surface." If you don't have a piece of cardboard or a sturdy book or something similar to use as a base, the characters won't be able to sign the shirt.

 

[Terk-1]

I thought about doing a t-shirt for the characters to sign too. I was just thinking that it would be easier for the characters to sign using a clip board. This way the shirt stays in place as the character signs it, it's a hard surface and easy to set up. What do you think?

 

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Good idea, Terk, we may try that! Thanks everyone!

 

[LYNSUE]

In March 2004 my DNeph got a lot of signatures on a tee shirt. The items mentioned above are important. (permanent marker, not wearing the item at the time, and a hard surface for signing)

At the AK, Camp MinniMickey, we did not have a hard surface. The handler for Minnie went over to the wall and got a clip board. (not sure if they have those everywhere?). The handlers will provide pens also, but its better to have your own.

The tee shirt turned out to be the best souvenir ever! We ended up booking a PS at Breakfastosaurus at the last minute just to get a Donald Duck signature. (rather expensive signature)

 

[Tagrel]

We did this a couple years ago and it worked great.

My wife bought two plastic embroidery hoops (had a shirt for each child) and a box of multi-colored fabric markers at a craft store. While waiting for the character we just slipped each shirt into the embroidery hoop and pulled it tight. (a loose shirt moves easily and made signing difficult for characters with BIG hands!)

This had the added benefit of getting the signature both clear and in the position on the shirt where you wanted them. The multiple colors looked great too. We bought the shirts large, and the girls still wear them 2 years later! I still have those pens and hoops in our 'Disney bag'.

 

[Terk-1]

Tagrel,

That's a much better option that the clipboard. What type of pens did you use? Are they Sharpie's?

 

[Tagrel]

They were NOT Sharpies, but specifically say Fabric Markers on them (don't know the brand). I'm told they don't fade or run like Sharpies can.

 

[DizBelle]

Originally posted by Tagrel
They were NOT Sharpies, but specifically say Fabric Markers on them (don't know the brand). I'm told they don't fade or run like Sharpies can.

Check your local craft store or fabric store like Michael's or Hancock for Fabric Markers.

 

[riopooh]

I love that idea - if my kids aren't into it - I'll do it for myself!!

 

[mommie2angels]

If you wash your shirt without fabric softner before you go the fabric markers will adhere better and seem to hold their color much longer. Sometimes the shirts have die and coating that doesn't absorb the marker as well before they are washed.

I agree with the others that this is one of the best souvenirs we have ever gotten. Have fun with it!

 

[eeyore kelly]

When you get back from WDW with your shirt, wash it in cold water and half a box of salt. It will "set" the ink.

 

[poohlover]

WE have made birthday shirts when we have gone near kids b-days. Then the characters know it is a special time for the kids & the kids get an extra special "gift' out of it.

We only brought them to character dinners or breakfasts...except for my oldest DD, then 15 wanted Cinderelllas autograph.

WE wern't able to get the breakfast, so we stood in line at toontown to see her.

Lots of fun & great memories!

 

[Terk-1]

The ideas & suggestions just keep getting better with each post!!! I was thinking about doing this for myself and my nephews. One of my nephews is turning 5 a month after our trip, so I'll make his a birthday shirt.

All your great ideas got me thinking about another type of shirt. I have a digital camera and was planning on getting as many pictures of my them with as many characters as possible. I was just thinking about how cool of a Christmas gift it would be to make a t-shirt and have the pictures of them with the characters all over it!!

How does this sound?