Description

Millions of shirts are made every year; but how can we make t-shirts that people actually want to wear?

Learn how to make your own t-shirts, and watch Justin as he launches his own t-shirt brand.

First three steps to making great shirts

1. Great artwork - you need to have something compelling on the shirt. Whether it's your logo or artwork, make sure it's something people want to wear on their chest.
2. Choose a high quality garment - cheap shirts feel cheap. They shrink over time, the cut looks funny, and the fabric feels itchy. Get something that feels good.
3. Artwork placement is important - consider where you're putting your artwork! Especially on women's shirts.

Check back on Saturday for the next steps: printing (ink) type, how to order samples, how to get feedback, how to do production runs.

Show notes

• The 50 greatest streetwear brands
• Tech workers in startup shirts
• Evolution of the MegaMaker logo
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  Ethical issues with t-shirt manufacturing via Christelle
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  T-shirt shape changes over time via Olivia
• American Apparel trying to right their wrongs
• Join the 2016 Maker Challenge
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  View the livestream of what's being made right now
• Follow Justin on Twitter: @mijustin

Patrons:

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  Leading Snowflakes - a book by Oren Ellenbogen, "Become the leader your engineers need."

You can get a shout out on this Saturday's show by becoming a patron: megamaker.co/sponsor

Thank you:

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  Striker for our theme music
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  Simplecast.fm for our podcast hosting

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