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Create Your Own Merch And Sell Online

A guide to building and selling branded merchandise online

Using your creativity to design and sell merch online is a great way to turn fashion ideas into a business. Produce-on-demand makes it easier than ever to get started—without the risks of traditional production.

If you’ve been wondering how to create your own merch and sell online, this is your step-by-step guide. Learn how to using Drapize Industries to turn your ideas into custom printed products and sell them online.

How can you sell products through an online store?

Taking your idea and turning it into real merch that fans can buy is simpler than it seems. Follow the process step-by-step and you can have a full merch store up in just a few hours.

1. First steps

We’ll assume you already have your merch concept and focus on the practical side. To sell legally, you need to register as a business. Some extra income is fine, but if your designs take off, being official avoids trouble later. If you’re not set up yet, contact your local tax office or bank to get started—they’ll guide you through it.

2. Set up your webstore

Create your Shopify or WooCommerce store. First, create your account with your chosen platform. You’ll be guided through the setup and required settings to make sure fulfilment works correctly.

3. Customise your store

Visual presentation matters. Shopify offers many ways to personalise your store. If you’re short on time, choose a pre-designed theme. You can filter themes by free or paid and pick one that fits your merch style and target audience.

4. Order some samples

With your store ready, now you can create designs and order samples. This lets you check the real-life quality of your products before you start selling.

5. Promoting your stuff

To market your merch, combine email outreach with one visual platform like Instagram or TikTok. Start with the one you know best and post regularly. Email is cost-effective and gives you a direct line to your fans.

6. Evaluate

Monitor where visitors come from, what they buy, and which designs perform best. With this insight, you can focus on what your audience wants and grow your merch brand from there.

How to create and sell merchandise online

A Creator Studio walkthrough for launching and selling print-on-demand products online.

How to Sell Merch on Shopify

Selling merch through Shopify is one of the easiest ways to get your products in front of fans, customers, or your community. Whether you’re an artist, startup, or creator, Shopify helps you build a custom storefront to showcase and sell your merch—no tech skills needed.