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Generation T 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt Author:Megan Nicolay The T-shirt?preferably well-used?is a blank canvas. You can cut it, sew it, twist it, and turn it. You can deconstruct it, you can reconstruct it. Recycle it, resuscitate it, refashion it, re-invent it. Make it punky, make it funky. It is the perfect jumping-off point, and Megan Nicolay?who knows the DIY pride of accomplishment and the pleasure ... more »of making something chic and unique (and cheap)? shows how to turn an ordinary T-shirt into a halter, a tank top, a peasant blouse, or, for a total transformation, into a T-skirt. Or a hat. Or a Christmas stocking, a drawstring purse, a wine bottle cozy. Even a quilt.
In 121 unexpected, easy-to-follow projects, this pied piper of DIY shows first how to tee-off with the basic materials plus add-ons (ribbons, lace, safety pins) and techniques (stitching, hemming, gathering). Then come recipes: 30 projects for customizing a T-shirt (i.e., doing everything to it you possibly can and still be able to call it a T-shirt); 30 projects for tank tops (less shirt, more style) and 30 projects for tube tops (even less shirt and more style). There?s the Two-Tiered Peasant Skirt, the Bow-Tie Beanie, the Sweet Dreams pillow. Plus leg-warmers, gauntlets, tablecloths, pillows, and braided rugs. More than half the projects require no sewing, and all are rated according to level of difficulty.« less
This is a really fun book that shows you tons of ways to take apart and put back together those great concert T's you've been collecting for years but have never worn
Has some great ideas on ways to ramp up your old tees as tops, skirts, accessories. Not a lot of sewing skill needed for the projects. Definitely recommend it.
Not my favorite DIY book. There are only 3 or 4 projects that I found innovative or unique, and the measurements given didn't seem to work out for me (I'm average sized-5'4", 130). This is one that I wished I'd waited for on my WL, or gotten from the library instead of ordering new. Your mileage may vary:)
Before I swapped for this book, I borrowed it from the library. It is very well laid out, is easy to follow and has tips for those of us who don't sew much (some no-sew options). After trying a couple of projects I would recommend it, although be advised a few of the styles are for the younger crowd (teen or 20's).
This book is full of fun and creative projects to do with t-shirts. A must have for anyone crafty. I loved transforming t-shirts for my university into bags, tops and jewelry!