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How to Glitter a Shirt with Mod Podge

Learn how to glitter a shirt with Mod Podge and make an old piece new again! You can even wash if you use Fabric Mod Podge.

Skills Required: Beginner. Even if you haven’t done much crafting, you’ll be able to accomplish this project. You just need to mix glitter with Mod Podge and apply it to the shirt.

Learn how to glitter a shirt with Mod Podge and make an old piece new again! You can even wash if you use Fabric Mod Podge.

I’m not nearly done with the glitter projects – I just can’t help it. There are too many amazing projects to feature. Yesterday it was a glitter clutch I was looking at and contemplating trying, but did you know that you can do it to fabric as well?

Stars for Streetlights recently featured a tutorial on how to glitter a shirt with pretty gold accents, and it looks designer . . . I can’t believe this fashion craft was done with Mod Podge. So of course I had to share! Are you interested in how to glitter a shirt of your very own? Go here.

PS – You will not be able to wash a shirt like this if you use regular Mod Podge, but you can hand wash or delicate cycle if you use Fabric Mod Podge.

Yield: 1 shirt

How to Add Glitter to Fabric

Learn how to glitter a shirt with Mod Podge and make an old piece new again! You can even wash if you use Fabric Mod Podge.

Learn how to seal glitter on fabric with Mod Podge! It's very easy and makes such a big impact.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • Shirt
  • Fabric Mod Podge
  • Painter's tape
  • Glitter

Tools

  • Paintbrush or spouncers
  • Container for mixing
  • Iron (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lay out your shirt and make sure the collar is flat. If your shirt needs ironing, do it at this time so there are no folds.
  2. Mix the glitter with Mod Podge in a small dish. I would say a good ratio is 1:1.
  3. Tape off the portion you are going to be Mod Podging and start applying your mixture. Let the first layer dry and then apply more in areas that aren't covered.
  4. Repeat until the desired areas are covered and let dry completely before wearing.

Notes

The project is machine washable in cold water on the gentle cycle or by hand after 72 hours, and line dry.

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Now that you know how to apply glitter to fabric, do you want to see some additional fun crafts? Check these out:

Ness

Wednesday 8th of March 2023

Hi! I wanna paint my denim jacket with fabric paint and later seal it with this fabric mod podge. Will this stiffen the jacket? Should I mix mod podge with my paint or put a coat once the painting on jacket is completed?

Amy

Sunday 2nd of April 2023

Hi Ness! If the paint is already fabric paint, I don't think you need the fabric Mod Podge. Just seal it according to the instructions. That fabric paint already has something in it :)

Marish

Monday 17th of October 2022

If I don’t use fabric mod podge with it work still if I do it on something I’m not washing .

Amy

Saturday 22nd of October 2022

Hi there Mariah! Yes it will. Fabric Mod Podge is meant to be washed but regular Mod Podge works too.

Ruby Jean

Wednesday 28th of December 2011

Oh SUPER SUPER cute!!! what a fantastic idea... Surely a great way to BLING in the New Year!!!

Georgine

Wednesday 28th of December 2011

If you use fabric mod podge, you can wash it? Because, it woud be cool to do glitter tees for my girls.

Amy

Thursday 7th of April 2022

@Georgine, yes you can!

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