After watching Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concert movie on streaming, I officially became a Swiftie. One scene that stuck with me was Taylor wearing her iconic "A Lot Going On at the Moment" shirt.
This is the outfit that she wore while singing her song "22" from the Red album/era. At every concert, she gives away her "22" hat and my little one loves to reenact this scene as either Taylor Swift or the one receiving the hat. I loved the design so much that I made my own version.
Almost a year ago, I bought glitter heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and other materials, determined to recreate this look. However, as life got busy, I couldn't find the time to work on it until recently, when I was off work and the kids were in school.
Initially, I wanted to make an oversized short-sleeve T-shirt like Taylor's original, However, I tend to feel cold and spend most of my time in long sleeves or sweatshirts. (I'm affectionately nicknamed the "ice cube" in my family!)
To ensure that I could show off my creation more often, I opted for a cozy sweatshirt instead. Now, I'm so glad I made that choice because it's both stylish and practical for me.
The shirt Taylor wore in her concert, was likely adorned with sequins, so I chose glitter heat transfer vinyl for my design. The glittery effect perfectly captures the magic of her shirt while adding my personal touch.
The end result turned out amazing, and I couldn't be happier with how it shines! Since finishing the project, my little one has already requested a T-shirt version for herself. How cute is that? I love that this creation inspired by Taylor Swift's look is becoming a fun, shared project with my family.
Taylor has other variations of this shirt with different sayings on them, but I chose this specific one because it's the one she wore in her movie concert, which we'll likely watch over and over again.
I even made a classic wide-brim crochet fedora to complete my look! If you're ready to craft your own "A Lot Going On at the Moment" shirt, let me show you how I made it step-by-step! It's easier than you think and so rewarding to bring a bit of Taylor-inspired sparkle into your wardrobe.
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Making Taylor's 22 Shirt and Sweatshirt
What You Need / Materials
Most of these items can be purchased through our affiliate links. Purchasing items through these links will not cost you any extra money. Please see our disclosure policy for more details.- xTool M1 Laser and Blade Cutting Machine
- LightGrip Cutting Mat
- White T-shirt or Sweatshirt
- Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) in the following colors:
- Weeding Tool
- Steam Iron or Heat Press
1) Design and Layout on Your Vinyl Cutting Software
First of all, I decided to use Jersey M54 because I thought it was closest to the font on Taylor's shirt. I opened my software, the xTool Creative Space, and typed out the words.
Feel free to use my SVG and xTool (XCS) files if you would like.
When cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV Vinyl), you want to make sure you reverse the design because you are cutting on the side that's going to be sticking onto your shirt.
2) Let the Vinyl Cutter Do the Work!
Once it's set and ready to go, press the button on your xTool M1 and let the blade do its thing!
I used the blue (LightGrip Adhesive) cutting mat that came with the xTool M1. Make sure that the shiny side of the vinyl is facing DOWN. The clear piece is going to help you transfer your letters afterward.
3) Weed Out the Vinyl
This is my favorite part. Grab your weeding tool and pick off all the pieces that do not belong. Don't accidentally weed out your design!
I like to separate around the design first so that it's easier to just pull off the excess later on. Once the outsides are done, you can weed out the interiors of the letters like the "O"s and the "A"s in the design.
We won't be keeping the excess vinyl scraps since we can't do anything with them, so you can just throw them away.
4) Positioning Your Vinyl
I cut them down to size so that they're in strips of words. This helped me save the amount of vinyl to not throw out all the negative space between the lines. It's not the best practice since some of the lines could be crooked afterward, but I decided to take the risk.
Position your vinyl design onto your project (i.e. your T-shirt or sweatshirt, whichever you decide). Make sure it's straight and aligned.
The clear plastic that remained on the vinyl after weeding out the excess is sticky and will help the vinyl stay in place and not slide around.
5) Pressing Your Design
This is where the fun begins!
I covered it with a sheet of fabric first (because you never know what would happen with plastic touching a hot surface) and then pressed down using a regular iron. Make sure you do this evenly throughout the design.
Once you're done, wait for it to cool and gently peel the edges of the clear plastic off. You will see that the vinyl has successfully adhered to the shirt. If any edges are coming up, you may need to adjust your settings with more pressure, heat, and/or time.
Once you've peeled off the clear transfer plastic, cover the design with some kraft paper, Teflon sheet, or another piece of fabric and repress it so it melts a little better to the garment just to secure it!
Once completed, you'll have your final product, ready to wear and hopefully hold up to many washings with regular care!
Did you make your own "A Lot Going On At The Moment" shirt or any of its variations? I'd love to see it! Please share it with me on Instagram and/or use the #onceuponacheerio hashtag.
This is an original craft tutorial written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this craft tutorial as your own. If you wish to share this craft tutorial, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the craft tutorial.
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