23 Sep 2024 10:00
89 | How Fast Can You Create A Custom Shirt For A Broadway Show Ft Carl Goldberg of CEGO Custom Shirtmakers
Carl Goldberg is a renowned custom shirt maker who began his business, CEGO Custom Shirtmakers, in 1983. With over 30 years of experience in creating bespoke shirts, Carl has crafted garments for Broadway productions, Hollywood films, and discerning clients around the world. His expertise in hand-cutting and sewing, along with his understanding of complex fabrics and patterns, makes him the perfect guest to delve into the art and science of custom shirtmaking.
In this episode, you'll learn,
- The intricate process and timelines involved in creating a custom shirt from scratch.
- How collaborations with design students from prestigious fashion schools like FIT and Parsons enhance the garment-making process.
- The unique challenges and solutions involved in working with vintage fabrics and executing rush orders for the entertainment industry.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Custom Shirt Making00:10 Meet Carl Goldberg: The Custom Shirt Maker00:55 Understanding Custom Shirts vs. Bespoke01:52 The Process of Making a Custom Shirt01:56 Why Choose a Custom Shirt?03:48 Fitting and Measurements05:50 Trends in Custom Shirts07:26 Creating Patterns for Custom Shirts10:51 Turnaround Time and Adjustments15:38 Broadway and Hollywood Projects20:01 From Broadway to Hollywood25:49 Broadway vs. TV: Fabric Choices26:23 Tech Down: The Secret to Perfect Whites26:50 Stripes and Patterns: What Works on TV27:38 Theater Costumes: Bold and Visible28:28 Vintage Fabrics: A Collector's Passion29:28 The Dark Side of Non-Iron Shirts30:47 Challenges of Vintage Fabric Acquisition32:38 Creative Solutions: Deconstructing Dresses33:50 Personal Style: Florals and Hawaiian Prints34:53 Thrift Store Finds: A Shirt's Journey37:32 New York Memories: From Surplus to Style39:11 Eisenberg's Coffee Shop and Neighborhood Stories44:23 Fashion Tips: Fit, Feel, and Fabric48:13 Final Thoughts: Always Be Fly
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