Price & Ordering
Use the contact form with your size, any customisation requests, and your shipping address. Heidi will confirm availability and production time.
About the Tiki Shirt Collection
Each tiki shirt in the Chimera Costumes collection is individually handcrafted — not mass-produced, not print-on-demand, not a novelty item. Heidi makes each shirt from scratch using fabrics she personally sources for their geeky appeal, their quality, and their visual impact. The result is a garment that is genuinely unique: no two shirts are identical because Heidi's fabric collection rotates constantly and the cutting process means the print placement differs on every piece.
Also known as hawaiian or aloha style, the tiki shirt rose to cultural prominence in the mid-twentieth century as the intersection of tropical aesthetics and casual elegance. Heidi's version takes that foundation and builds on it with the obsessive sourcing of a genuine fabric collector — hunting down dinosaur prints, goth mermaid fabrics, classic sci-fi patterns, and anything else that belongs on the back of someone who wants to look sharp at a bar, a convention, or a casual Friday.
Construction Details
Every shirt is constructed with the attention to detail you'd expect from a professional seamstress. That means matched seams where the print requires it — a detail that mass-produced shirts almost never achieve but that makes an enormous visual difference in person. Flat-felled seams at the side seams for durability and a clean interior finish. A full placket with properly installed buttons and properly finished buttonholes rather than the shortcuts found in cheaper shirts. The collar is interfaced with an appropriate weight of interfacing for the specific fabric, so it lies correctly without being too stiff or too floppy.
The fit is relaxed and comfortable — designed for all-day wear at a convention or a tiki bar with equal success. Available in sizes XS through 5XL; custom sizing and lengthening are available at no surcharge.
Fabric Sourcing
The fabrics Heidi uses for the tiki shirt collection are sourced specifically for their geeky character — licensed character prints, custom designed fabric collections, and independent fabric artists whose work belongs on a shirt. The collection rotates as Heidi finds new fabrics, so what's available today may not be available tomorrow. Current fabric options are shared with each potential buyer via the contact form.
Care Instructions
Machine washable on a gentle cycle, cold water. Turn inside out before washing to protect the print. Do not tumble dry on high — air dry or low heat only. Iron inside out if needed. The construction is durable enough for regular wear and regular washing — these are garments, not display pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current fabric availability changes regularly as Heidi sources new options. Contact via the form to see what's in stock — she'll share photos of available fabrics for you to choose from.
Yes — if you have a specific fandom or print in mind, Heidi can often source it. Allow additional lead time (typically 2–4 weeks) for custom fabric sourcing.
XS through 5XL as standard. Custom sizing, including additional length, is available at no surcharge — provide your measurements via the contact form.
Ready-to-ship shirts are available occasionally. Made-to-order shirts typically take 2–3 weeks from confirmation of order. Rush production may be available — ask via the contact form.
Yes — shipping within the United States is included in the price. International shipping is available at cost; contact for a quote for your location.