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Bird graphic print · 100% ring-spun cotton · seven garment-dyed colors · Comfort Colors 1717 · printed graphic, nothing stitched on

Garment-Dyed Tee

First One Up

Some mornings deserve a little fanfare.

Garment-dyed cotton, soft from the very first wear.

A colorful rooster stands among golden sunflowers, green leaves and tiny white blossoms. His sweeping blue and teal tail, floral-patterned cream neck and warm orange accents give the illustration its cheerful, folk-art-inspired character.

The Design

Large front-centered chest print — not a back print

A single colorful rooster standing as the central figure, seen from the side, with a sweeping blue and teal tail

Floral patterning runs across the rooster’s cream neck — drawn into the bird itself, not behind it

Golden sunflowers, green leaves and tiny white blossoms surround him

Hand-drawn folk-art illustration, no text anywhere on the design

Both of them know the sun is coming before it arrives. A rooster does not crow because the light wakes him. Kept in constant dim conditions, roosters still begin crowing roughly two hours before subjective dawn, running on an internal clock rather than a cue — and the top-ranking bird crows first, with the others waiting their turn in order. The sunflowers are doing the same thing from the other side. Young sunflower stems track the sun west across the day, then quietly swing back overnight so that by sunrise they are already facing east, waiting. Nobody in this picture is reacting to the morning. They are all expecting it.

The Story Behind It

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The rooster believed the garden opened when he announced it. Every morning, he climbed the fence and delivered the news.

One Tuesday, he overslept.

By the time he reached his post, the bees were working, the sunflowers had turned their heads, and the woman at the back door was halfway through her tea.

He looked around. Nobody appeared to have noticed the delay.

This was troubling.

“Morning,” the woman said, scattering a handful of grain.

He gave one magnificent crow. A sparrow dropped a seed. The woman laughed into her cup.

“There you are.”

He stepped down from the fence, considerably reassured. Perhaps the morning could start without him. It was still better when he arrived.

✦ ✦ ✦

Wear it for the particular kind of cheer only you can bring.

A thoughtful gift for backyard chicken keepers, sunflower lovers, early risers, and anyone who appreciates a bird with something to say.

Details

Large front print, centered on the chest — not a back print

Relaxed fit with a seamless body, roomy and boxy

Topstitched rib collar with shoulder to shoulder twill tape

Sizes S to 4XL · Bay, Butter, Yam, Black, Chambray, Orchid and Crimson

Made to order in the USA

Choosing a Color

Bay. The one shown, and our favorite. A gentle garden backdrop that lets the golden flowers and the rooster's colors do the work.

Butter. Warm and cheerful, echoing the sunflowers and setting off the blue tail.

Yam. An earthy orange that complements the golden sunflowers and gives the blue and teal tail its strongest contrast.

Black. Makes the sunflowers and the cream neck stand right out. The darkest tail feathers read more subtly here.

Chambray. A light, cool background that gives the warm orange and yellow details clear separation.

Orchid. A playful purple that complements both the golden flowers and the blue plumage.

Crimson. Rich and warm, highlighting the cream and gold. The red comb has less contrast here, so it's worth a preview.

Garment-dyed colors look softer and more muted in person than on a screen, and each piece varies slightly. That lived-in tone is part of the charm.

Fabric

Comfort Colors 1717, heavyweight garment-dyed cotton at 6.1 oz

100% ring-spun US cotton, dyed after the tee is sewn

Almost no shrinkage at home, thanks to the garment dyeing

Broken in from the first wear, and softer with every wash

Sizing

Relaxed and roomy with a boxy unisex cut, not sized like a fitted men's or women's shirt. If you are between sizes, or want room, go up one.

Between sizes? We'll make it right, free.

See the tee size guide →

Care

Wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Avoid bleach, high heat, and ironing directly over the artwork.

There's always a butterfly.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 66 reviews.

It’s a Christmas present for my sister so time will tell.

Wildflower Heart Wreath T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you, Marian! A wildflower wreath is such a beautiful and thoughtful choice for a sister. We hope she absolutely loves it and that it makes her smile!

Honestly, I just really like the message. I overthink a lot, so it’s a nice little reminder to give myself more credit.

Stronger Braver Smarter Daisy T-Shirt

The bay color is really pretty and goes so well with the butterfly and floral design. The artwork has a lot of little details that look even nicer in person. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is just the way I like it.

Butterfly Graphic Tee — Wings of Jade

I absolutely love this sweatshirt! The butterfly design is beautiful and has such a cool vintage feel. It’s soft, cozy, and comfortable for everyday wear. The relaxed fit and muted colors make it easy to style. Really happy with it!

Vintage Monarch — Butterfly Sweatshirt

I was expecting a men’s size small so it was smaller than expected. The color was a bit different than what I thought but it’s still nice.

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back T-Shirt

Pretty shirt and the bird is even nicer in person. I like the flowers around it and the colors are soft, not too bright. The fit was what I expected.

Painted Bunting T-Shirt — A Song in Color

The sweatshirt has a nice weight to it and feels comfortable without being stiff. The tiger is really detailed and I like how the bamboo and magnolia frame the design. I went with my usual size and it fits roomy.

Tiger, Magnolia & Bamboo Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

My dog brings the pawsitive energy. I mostly bring the treats! The saying made me smile, and it’s just the kind of slightly cheesy dog humor I love.

Dog Mom T-Shirt — Pawsitive Energy

The flowers and hot air balloon are such a pretty combination. A little whimsical, which I love. This one caught my eye right away.

Floral Hot Air Balloon T-Shirt

The butterfly print is really pretty and there are a lot of little details in the flowers. Shirt is soft and comfortable. It looks nice with jeans and I’ve already worn it a few times

Floral Butterfly Wing T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

Dog Kisses Fix Everything

Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

Good-Mood Energy Wildflower Bouquet T-Shirt

Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

Wildflower Meadow Butterfly T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

Bee & Sunflower Crest T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

Sunflower Flutter Butterfly T-Shirt

Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

Luna Moth & Moonflowers Botanical T-Shirt

This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

Celestial Sun & Moon Wildflower T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Such a cute and comfortable tee! I love the simple design and the message feels so positive without being over the top. The fabric is soft and it fits really nicely. It’s one of those easy everyday shirts I know I’ll be wearing a lot.

Collect Beautiful Moments Butterfly T-Shirt

Good everyday long sleeve. The fabric has some weight to it but it’s still comfortable for layering. I like the message on this one and the relaxed fit worked well for me.

Where Joy Leads Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Really nice shirt. The design is pretty and I like the message without it feeling too over the top. The fabric is soft and the fit is comfortable and a little relaxed. I got the Chambray color and the flowers and butterflies look really nice against the blue. It’s an easy everyday shirt and I’ve already worn it a few times.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Perfect fit color and perfect monarch!

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back – Tee

Store owner replied: Pamela, thank you! This made our whole day. The Monarch is the design that started it all for us, so hearing that the fit, the color, and the butterfly all landed perfectly is everything we hope for. Thank you for supporting our small shop. Max & Anya, The Known Pack

The chambray color is really pretty and goes nicely with the floral design. I like the vintage look of the artwork and the colors are just right, not too bright. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed without being too loose. It’s an easy shirt to wear with jeans or shorts.

Sunkissed & Thriving Retro Floral T-Shirt

Beautiful!

Bee Gentle Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, Mary - she's one of our gentlest designs, glad she found a good home. Max

Beautiful Shirt & fast shipping!

Be You. Do You. For You. — Wildflower Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Lori! "Be You. Do You. For You." is one of our favorites too. Hand-drawn wildflowers with a reminder we all need. So glad it reached you quickly, and it only gets softer with every wash. Max, The Known Pack

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 66 reviews.

It’s a Christmas present for my sister so time will tell.

Wildflower Heart Wreath T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you, Marian! A wildflower wreath is such a beautiful and thoughtful choice for a sister. We hope she absolutely loves it and that it makes her smile!

Honestly, I just really like the message. I overthink a lot, so it’s a nice little reminder to give myself more credit.

Stronger Braver Smarter Daisy T-Shirt

The bay color is really pretty and goes so well with the butterfly and floral design. The artwork has a lot of little details that look even nicer in person. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is just the way I like it.

Butterfly Graphic Tee — Wings of Jade

I absolutely love this sweatshirt! The butterfly design is beautiful and has such a cool vintage feel. It’s soft, cozy, and comfortable for everyday wear. The relaxed fit and muted colors make it easy to style. Really happy with it!

Vintage Monarch — Butterfly Sweatshirt

I was expecting a men’s size small so it was smaller than expected. The color was a bit different than what I thought but it’s still nice.

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back T-Shirt

Pretty shirt and the bird is even nicer in person. I like the flowers around it and the colors are soft, not too bright. The fit was what I expected.

Painted Bunting T-Shirt — A Song in Color

The sweatshirt has a nice weight to it and feels comfortable without being stiff. The tiger is really detailed and I like how the bamboo and magnolia frame the design. I went with my usual size and it fits roomy.

Tiger, Magnolia & Bamboo Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

My dog brings the pawsitive energy. I mostly bring the treats! The saying made me smile, and it’s just the kind of slightly cheesy dog humor I love.

Dog Mom T-Shirt — Pawsitive Energy

The flowers and hot air balloon are such a pretty combination. A little whimsical, which I love. This one caught my eye right away.

Floral Hot Air Balloon T-Shirt

The butterfly print is really pretty and there are a lot of little details in the flowers. Shirt is soft and comfortable. It looks nice with jeans and I’ve already worn it a few times

Floral Butterfly Wing T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

Dog Kisses Fix Everything

Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

Good-Mood Energy Wildflower Bouquet T-Shirt

Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

Wildflower Meadow Butterfly T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

Bee & Sunflower Crest T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

Sunflower Flutter Butterfly T-Shirt

Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

Luna Moth & Moonflowers Botanical T-Shirt

This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

Celestial Sun & Moon Wildflower T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Such a cute and comfortable tee! I love the simple design and the message feels so positive without being over the top. The fabric is soft and it fits really nicely. It’s one of those easy everyday shirts I know I’ll be wearing a lot.

Collect Beautiful Moments Butterfly T-Shirt

Good everyday long sleeve. The fabric has some weight to it but it’s still comfortable for layering. I like the message on this one and the relaxed fit worked well for me.

Where Joy Leads Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Really nice shirt. The design is pretty and I like the message without it feeling too over the top. The fabric is soft and the fit is comfortable and a little relaxed. I got the Chambray color and the flowers and butterflies look really nice against the blue. It’s an easy everyday shirt and I’ve already worn it a few times.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Perfect fit color and perfect monarch!

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back – Tee

Store owner replied: Pamela, thank you! This made our whole day. The Monarch is the design that started it all for us, so hearing that the fit, the color, and the butterfly all landed perfectly is everything we hope for. Thank you for supporting our small shop. Max & Anya, The Known Pack

The chambray color is really pretty and goes nicely with the floral design. I like the vintage look of the artwork and the colors are just right, not too bright. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed without being too loose. It’s an easy shirt to wear with jeans or shorts.

Sunkissed & Thriving Retro Floral T-Shirt

Beautiful!

Bee Gentle Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, Mary - she's one of our gentlest designs, glad she found a good home. Max

Beautiful Shirt & fast shipping!

Be You. Do You. For You. — Wildflower Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Lori! "Be You. Do You. For You." is one of our favorites too. Hand-drawn wildflowers with a reminder we all need. So glad it reached you quickly, and it only gets softer with every wash. Max, The Known Pack