Is there a way to use artist quality acrylic paints on clothing?

You can use the same techniques but with different paint. You need fabric paint, specifically meant to paint on clothes - my personal experience, natural fabrics work best - any craft or hobby store will have a multitude of options for you. Have fun!

Acrylic paint by itself will not wash out of fabric, so it would be okay to decorate your clothes. BUT it will be stiff, which is why you can get a fabric additive for the paint which leaves the surface much softer. This product is sold wherever acrylic paints are available.

There is an acrylic medium on the market to use specifically for fabric painting. I'm not sure if it's made by Liquitex or Golden, maybe both. Art supply stores should have it, or order online.

Acrylic paints are safe to use on fabric if you blend them first with a fabric enhancer. This product makes the paint soft and pliable so it isn't stiff on the fabric. It's sold in stores that carry acrylic paints.

I just dropped a bunch of acrylic paint on my carpet and I used Zout (sold at Walmart) let it set and then laundry detergent and you would never know it happened. I have used it on clothing before it sets and it worked.

Sorry I misread the question. You can mix textile medium with acrylic paint.

You can add textile medium to acrylic paint. Over the years I have found that if you put paint on untreated fabric it stays there wether you add textile medium or not. This is especially true if paint lands on your favorite jeans and dries.