Here's the thing: it's actually pretty straightforward once you know what to expect. Walk through this once and the second order will feel easy.
Feb 26, 2026
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Never ordered custom shirts before? Here's a clear, practical walkthrough of how the process works — from design to sizing to getting your shirts in hand.
Step 1: Get Clear on Your Needs
Before any design work starts, you need four things:
Approximate headcount (how many shirts?)
Purpose (event, team, camp, general ministry wear?)
Timeline (when do you need them?)
Budget per shirt
You don't need exact answers at this stage — rough estimates are fine. But having this information prevents you from falling in love with an option that doesn't fit your timeline or price point.
Step 2: Pick Your Garment and Design Path
Sunday Cool's most popular apparel options for first-time church orders:
Super-Soft Tee — the workhorse. Soft, comfortable, and available in a wide range of colors.
Oversized Boxy Tee — a more fashion-forward fit for groups that want a current, streetwear-influenced look.
For the design itself, you have three paths: start with a Customizable Template, build something original with the Custom Design Package, or submit your existing artwork through Customer Supplied Art. For first-time buyers, templates are the smoothest entry — you can see exactly what you're getting and make changes without starting from a blank page.
Step 3: Collect Sizes Early — and Set a Real Deadline
Size collection is where orders slow down most often.
Don't wait until the design is approved to start gathering sizes from your group. Start as early as possible, and give people a specific deadline to respond — not a soft "let me know when you can."
A Google Form sent to your group takes five minutes to set up and removes most of the friction. The goal is to have sizes confirmed around the same time your design is finalized.
Step 4: Review Your Proof Carefully
Before anything goes to production, you'll receive a digital proof of your design on the garment.
This is your moment to catch anything that needs to change — spelling, spacing, color accuracy, placement. Once you approve the proof and the order goes to production, changes aren't possible.
Sunday Cool's 72-hour turnaround clock starts after art approval. So the sooner you can give a clean, confident approval, the sooner your shirts are on their way.
Step 5: Receive and Distribute
Your order arrives packaged and ready to hand out.
If anything doesn't look right when the box arrives, reach out to Sunday Cool's team directly — they're there to make it right.
And after the first order, the second one is noticeably easier. You'll have a size baseline, a design file on record, and a clear sense of what the process looks like from start to finish.
Both tees are great—it just depends on the look you’re going for.
If your vibe is clean and classic, the Signature Super-Soft Tee is your go-to. If you're leaning relaxed, bold, and a little oversized, the Oversize Boxy Tee is calling your name.
Ready to Start Your Next Order?
If you are planning shirts for camp, church, or any summer event, this is a solid place to start.
👉 Ready to Get Started? Start your custom order HERE
Retro-inspired designs are having a moment, and they fit camp perfectly.
Think warm tones, vintage fonts, and throwback layouts that feel fun without trying too hard. These are the kinds of shirts students actually keep wearing.
For many churches, the most meaningful shirts are rooted in Scripture.
Whether it is a full verse or a short phrase, these designs carry the message of camp beyond the week itself. The key is keeping it readable and wearable.
Some of the most worn designs are the simplest ones. Subtle graphics, clean layouts, and intentional spacing often lead to shirts that feel more versatile.
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