Why I Quit Selling T-Shirts on Etsy (And What I Sell Instead)

Selling print-on-demand t-shirts on Etsy but not seeing the sales you expected? Same. Quitting apparel was the best decision I made—and I wish I’d done it sooner.

In this video, I’m breaking down why I pivoted away from t-shirts, what I sell instead, and the exact products I recommend to help you stand out and make more consistent sales with Etsy print-on-demand. Spoiler: these are real products I still sell in my shop today—no gatekeeping here.

If you're feeling stuck with apparel or just getting started and want a smarter strategy, this one’s for you.

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✨ What You’ll Learn:
• Why t-shirts might be holding your shop back
• What I sell now makes more sales (and fewer returns!)
• My five favorite print-on-demand products for Etsy
• How to think about niches without boxing yourself in
• What Etsy is pushing in 2025 and how to take advantage of it

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00:00 – Why I Quit Selling T-Shirts on Etsy
02:26 – What Is Print on Demand? (And Why It Works for Busy Moms)
04:43 – The Pivot: Why I Stopped Selling Apparel
05:24 – Selling Gifts on Etsy: What Changed Everything
06:58 – 4 Reasons Gift Products Sell Better
07:18 – Why Etsy Wants You to Sell Gifts
09:25 – My 5 Favorite Print-on-Demand Products
13:37 – Final Thoughts: The Power of Giftable Products

This Week’s “Coffee & Teachings” Q&A:
Q: Do I need to pick a niche for my Etsy shop?
A: Not exactly. Your shop doesn’t need one niche, but your individual products do. The riches are in the niches.