[LukeIsClosure]

Hey guys,

I'm a total noob in this vast t-shirt design business, but I'm getting there. I was wondering if I could ask for a bit of advice.

I plan on using Jakprints.com to order some shirts once I've finished this particular design - but before I scan in my sketches, I want to know what size document I should be working with in Illustrator? I'm going to be using American Apparel 2001 blanks, and the graphic will cover the front chest / torso area. At the moment I have it set to 15in wide and 30in tall, with 300DPI.

If there isn't a simple answer to this question, please let me know! I'm here to learn and gain knowledge - designing something I'm okay with, but making it print ready is something I'm going to have to work at. I wanna make sure I'm getting it right.

Thanks people.

-Luke

 

[splathead]

If you're outputting to a raster image, your design should be the exact size you want printed. Depending on what size shirts you are printing, 30 inches tall is way too big. That size design won't fit on any tee except XL and larger. Also, I doubt JaK can print that large. Have you reviewed their design guidelines.

 

[dlac]

My favorite size is any size I want. But like splathead sez.. I find it best to work close to the size of my finished design.. you can blow up or move away with your mouse or keyboard but if you set up 14X14 or in that area that usually covers most or your print sizes.. but again I have worked for some sign guys that print 15 feet wide and they send me a design to work on that is 15 feet long.. takes 8 monitors (Just Kidding) about monitors
dlac