If you’re looking for custom T-shirts in Nashville, Studio Row is an apparel studio inside L&L Market where you can discuss a design in person or create a shirt online. The right starting point depends on what you’re making: a photo tee for a gift, a shirt with your own artwork, or merchandise for a business or group.
Before you order, a few decisions will make it easier to choose the shirt, prepare your artwork, and explain exactly what you want printed.
Five things to decide before ordering
- Quantity and sizes. Count the shirts you need and collect everyone’s sizes. If different shirts need different designs, names, or placements, note that too. Studio Row’s online customizer supports a single-shirt order; business and group projects can be discussed through the existing Group & brand orders inquiry form.
- Garment and fit. Think about how the shirt should feel and sit on the body. A relaxed tee and a fitted ribbed crop create different looks, even with the same artwork. Compare the size guide with a shirt you already like, measuring it flat. Do not assume the same size will fit identically across every style.
- Artwork. Gather the original photo, logo, or design file before you start. A screenshot or a small image saved from social media may lose detail when enlarged.
- Print placement. Decide whether you want a full front, left chest, back, or front-and-back design. Think about the width of the artwork on the actual shirt, rather than only how large it looks on your phone.
- Deadline. Share the date you need the finished shirts in hand. Production time and shipping time are separate. If an event depends on the order, contact the studio before buying so availability can be confirmed.
How to prepare a photo, logo, or design
Start with the original file. For a photo, use the original image from your camera or phone when possible. Check that the subject is sharp and well lit. Enlarging a small or blurry image does not restore the detail that is missing.
Check the image at the intended print size. Pixel dimensions matter more than a file simply being labeled “high resolution.” As an example, an image that is 3,000 pixels wide provides 300 pixels per inch at a 10-inch print width. That calculation is a useful quality check, not a guarantee of the final result. If you are unsure whether a file will work at your chosen size, ask before ordering.
Choose the background intentionally. Use a transparent PNG when you want the artwork without a rectangular background. A white background in a JPG is part of the image; it is not automatically transparent. Check the edges after any background removal, especially around hair, fine lettering, or small details.
Keep text readable. Check spelling and look closely at small lettering and thin lines. Details that look clear when zoomed in on a screen can become hard to read on a small chest print. Upload artwork you own or have permission to use.
Studio Row’s current online uploader accepts PNG, JPG, and PDF files up to 20 MB. PNG and JPG files support the live shirt preview. A PDF can be attached to an order, but it does not display in that preview.
Creating a shirt online with Studio Row
If you know what you want to make, start with the Design Your Own T-Shirt page. Choose your garment style, color, and size, then upload your artwork. The available styles include garment-dyed, heavyweight cropped, classic heavyweight, and fitted baby rib tees.
Choose a front print or front-and-back design, then adjust the available artwork size and placement controls. Add any relevant instructions in the order notes. Before adding it to your cart, review your selected garment, size, color, quantity, artwork, and total.
The preview helps you visualize your design, but it is not an exact print proof. Screen colors and final print colors can differ, and final placement can vary. For an unusual placement or a detail that needs clarification, talk to the studio first.
Visiting the Nashville studio
Find Studio Row inside L&L Market, 3820 Charlotte Ave, Suite 120, Nashville, TN 37209. Visiting is useful if you want to feel fabrics, discuss a design, or compare garment options before choosing.
Bring your artwork file and a short outline of your project: quantity, sizes, preferred fit, print locations, and the date you need it. Check the website’s Visit Nashville page for current hours before coming in. An in-person conversation does not mean an order can be produced while you wait; confirm timing for your specific project.
Ordering shirts for a business or group
For staff shirts, an event, or a merchandise collection, use Group & brand orders in the website navigation. Share your estimated quantity, garment preferences, inspiration, and requested date. Pricing and timing are confirmed with the project quote; submitting an inquiry does not place an order or reserve production time.
The most useful first step is to have your artwork and order details together. That gives the studio enough information to help you choose an approach that fits the project.