Dawn's custom Tee's

06/09/2026

This one was a BIG one. 💪

120 shirts.A very tight deadline.A customer I'd never worked with before.And honestly? A little leap of faith on both sides.

What I didn't know was that Shawna had been quietly following my business page for quite some time before reaching out. One day a message popped into my inbox about a large order for Livingston County Department of Social Services, and just like that we were off and running.

As a small business owner, taking on a large rush order for someone you've never met can be a little nerve-wracking, especially when you purchase materials and get production rolling before a payment ever arrives. But sometimes you trust your gut, put your head down, and get to work.

I'm happy to say everything was completed and delivered on time, and I'm incredibly grateful that Shauna and Livingston County DSS for trusted me with their order.

Thank you for the opportunity, the trust, and for supporting a small local business. I truly appreciate it more than you know. ❤️

And for anyone following along, this is your reminder that you never know who's watching your page. Keep showing up, keep posting, and keep doing good work.

06/02/2026

Confession time...

I've owned Dawn's Custom Tees for years, made thousands of shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, senior signs, team gear, and probably embroidered enough apparel to clothe half of Genesee County 😂

And somehow I only have 15 Google reviews because I've never actually asked for them.

If I've ever made something for you and you were happy with your order, would you consider taking a minute to leave a Google review?

Small businesses live and die by reviews these days, and every single one helps more than you know.

Thank you for trusting me with your teams, businesses, fundraisers, events, and crazy last-minute ideas. ❤️

Drop a review here:
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05/24/2026

Cold. Windy as hell. Memorial Day weekend chaos. And my shop currently looks like a Carhartt warehouse exploded in it 😂🤎

Boxes everywhere, sweatshirts piled to the ceiling, machines running nonstop, and me over here trying to finish up this giant order for a local farm while surviving on caffeine and stubbornness.

Honestly though… I haven’t done a good photo dump in a while and my camera roll is full of shop chaos, recent orders, behind-the-scenes mess, and random moments lately sooo here we are 📸🔥

05/19/2026

I didn’t mean to post this here…. ha ha but I’ll leave it anyway congratulations to the varsity baseball guys and my boy Jaxon getting some time on the field and a mention as a freshy 💜 ⚾️
We 💜Baseball ⚾️

05/09/2026

OK… yesterday was a disaster 😅

What should’ve been a simple sweatshirt somehow turned into me ruining the SAME sleeve not once… but TWICE. And let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than realizing you literally sewed the sleeve into itself while hooping embroidery 🤦‍♀️

So here I am on attempt number THREE, staring at this machine like it personally betrayed me, praying this one comes out perfect 😂

Running a small business is honestly one giant learning experience. Some days everything flows perfectly, and other days you waste time, supplies, patience, and a tiny piece of your sanity over something that should’ve been “easy.”

But that’s the reality behind the scenes. I’m human. I make mistakes daily. Sometimes they’re costly, sometimes they’re just aggravating and time-consuming… but every single mistake teaches me something.

Now everybody cross your fingers for sweatshirt #3 because I genuinely cannot emotionally handle a fourth attempt

05/06/2026

My friend at Little Homestead On The Hill makes the best goodies and for amazing toast in the morning so thankful for you Amber 

05/03/2026

There’s just something about the Pavilion Babe Ruth League Opening Day Parade that never gets old… but this year hit a little different.

Bittersweet in the truest sense.
It’s Jaxy’s second year not being out there in that parade line, glove in hand, ready for another season… but there he is hanging my sponsorship sign 💜💜💜💜💜💜

I guess that’s the part no one really prepares you for—the quiet shift when those seasons come and go, and you’re no longer right in the middle of it.

But on the flip side—seeing every single team geared up this year, knowing I had a hand in outfitting this entire league… that filled my heart in a whole different way. ❤️

From cheering on my own player… to showing up for all of yours.
That’s a pretty special full-circle moment.

Here’s to a great season, lots of wins, and even more memories. ⚾️💜🥎💛

04/16/2026

Hey everyone ☀️🌴

Quick heads up—I’m currently in Punta Cana getting a few days of sunshine and a much-needed reset.

Yes… I did bring my computer (because apparently I have issues 😅), but my responses will be slower than usual and I’ll have limited availability while I’m away. I’ll get back to you—just not at my normal speed.

If you’ve got an order in with me, you’re good. Everything already in progress is on track and will be ready as promised (by the end of next week).

Thanks for the patience while I take a minute to recharge… I’ll be back at it soon enough 💪

— Dawn
Dawn’s Custom Tees