I have sold hundreds of (well, a hundred) "ask me about unicorns" buttons at cons so I thought I would have a go at a shirt.
This is one my friends seem to pick out of my sketchbook every time they see it
This has been on a post-it for months
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Shirt shack shop snooper
Today has been a day of designs! I haven't coloured the first two yet, the third is as it will be.
I have sold hundreds of (well, a hundred) "ask me about unicorns" buttons at cons so I thought I would have a go at a shirt.
This is one my friends seem to pick out of my sketchbook every time they see it
This has been on a post-it for months
I have sold hundreds of (well, a hundred) "ask me about unicorns" buttons at cons so I thought I would have a go at a shirt.
This is one my friends seem to pick out of my sketchbook every time they see it
This has been on a post-it for months
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CAT PERSON! <3
He sure does like cats!
I'm not sure about the unicorn shirt - it seems like a good idea, but the image doesn't immediately scream "unicorn" like it needs to.
The Space Invaders / Tetris one is genius and I would surely buy it had I the disposable income.
I want one of those unicorn badges! make more!! I think it would be nice on a tote bag as well.
I love them all.
I know people who need cat and unicorn t-shirts. Several in the latter case. They may not know that they need them, but they do.
John, you have done it again. The Tetris shirt SHALL be mine. I have seen other Space Invaders shirts, and other Tetris shirts, but this is the best.
Ugh, American Apparel again?!
I love the Invaders design but I hate American Apparel shirts.
The material is too soft and thin; the neck is too wide; the arms are too tight; the body is far too short. Basically, their "Mens" shirts are more like girls underwear.
Ray Gun, I chose the AA shirts specifically for their cut, I don't like the boxy cut and scratchy heavy cotton of most blank tee shirt brands. But mainly I like the fact that they are not assembled by children in a sweatshop in South America or south east Asia - that is not a passive-aggressive dig at you at all. I know we are all different shapes and sizes and have preferences about these things.
I'd given up message tees because
i guess I'm too old now, but I Probably can't live without someone asking me about unicorns. Will thetre be rainbows?
John, I'm not convinced that American Apparel are as ethically managed as they would have us believe.
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If you want an ethical T-shirt then I would recommend Gildan
Gildan T-shirts are coarser than AA shirts but they still feel comfortable and are harder wearing and hold their colour longer, in my experience. They also have a looser fit and a longer back, which I prefer.
I'm not pleading or begging, I'm just making the case for a different T-shirt. I respect your right and privilege to choose whatever shirt you prefer.
No matter how crappy I think it is. :-P
I used to use Gildans, the shape was never consistent. Some would be two inches longer. But they were cut so square, it was just an ugly garment.
I know AA have their problems, Dov Charney is a gross figure. But they seemed the best of a bad bunch.
I am interested to hear that Gildan are ethical, I will look into what they currently produce. Things may have improved.
Thanks for your replies, John.
I know you used to sell Gildan T-shirts. I still wear, and love, my Gildan "The Saddest Wookie" shirts.
i like these designs a lot! but i don't like the colors (dark & drab compared my usual fare), and as a short, curvy lady, american apparel shirts make me look like a fool. :( bella babydolls fit me just fine. i don't know what their labor practices are, though. i had a lady sovereign t-shirt once that was printed on an alternative apparel, and it was my favorite t-shirt ever. it was printed on lovely soft cotton, was a good fit & lovely color, and without all the ickiness related to american apparel. they're a british company, i believe. have you ever considered them? here's a URL - http://www.alternativeapparel.com/
I would have to say I agree with elle indsay - the AA girly Ts don't have enough chest, arm and hip space for my preference. However, I appreciate that it's hard to please all of us picky sorts.
I'm still planning to GET the Invaders/Tetris T-shirt. Strangely, my husband seems to think the AAs flatter me. Clearly one cannot have beauty and comfort simultaneously.
The AA shirts seem to be designed for skinny minis, and I'm a broad-shouldered type who's gone a bit doughy (like a laborer who doesn't do enough labor), so they look a little tight on me - size XL still fits ok though. They're not so tight that I'm ashamed to wear them in public.
The Gildan shirts are roomier but aren't of great quality - they tend to stretch and wear pretty quickly.
I think of the various screenprinted t-shirts I've bought, the ones that have held up the best to wear, tear, and the laundry machines are the Hanes Beefy Ts, but they might be cost-prohibitive, for all I know.
Just one man's opinion.
I'm very upset that the cat person shirt is blue! I am most definitely a crazy cat person. . . my cats are my children. But I look so ugly in blue and I already had to buy eggbert in blue so I really can't afford another t-shirt in which I'll look ugly :( But the design is really super cute and I like the unicorn one a lot too. Keep the designs coming. . . I still comments when I wear my ghost band :)
I've got to get on board with the "Ladies' AA shirts aren't made to fit ladies" crowd. When I ordered Emo Potato, I expected a 26" waist like the chart says; it was 30". Maybe it's just that particular style? They must offer one that's less like a shirt for dainty men.
Love the new designs, though!
These are wonderful! I really think this is a good direction: catchy without being /too/ obscure or complicated.
Sometimes simpler is better.
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