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Generation T : 108 ways to transform a T-shirt
Nicolay, Megan
Adult Nonfiction TT550 .N54 2006
Nicolay, Megan
Adult Nonfiction TT550 .N54 2006
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| Contents | Page |
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| Introduction: the brooklyn tee party: a revolution begins | p. x |
| Chapter 1 - Tee off | p. 2 |
| Finding inspiration | p. 3 |
| Gathering supplies | p. 3 |
| The anatomy of a t-shirt | p. 7 |
| Mastering the basics: measurements, pinning, threading the needle | p. 10 |
| The stitches: running stitch, backstitch, whipstitch, zigzag stitch, cross-stitch, boxed cross-stitch, finishing a stitch | p. 12 |
| Adding style: drawstrings, gathers, ruching, applique | p. 17 |
| Coloring outside the lines: adding embellishment | p. 19 |
| Dyeing, batiking, printing, bleaching | p. 20 |
| Zen and the art of t-shirt deconstruction | p. 23 |
| Chapter 2 - Tee time | p. 24 |
| Scoop, there it is | p. 26 |
| Slash 'n' sash | p. 28 |
| Brokenhearted | p. 30 |
| Fringe benefits | p. 32 |
| Pleasantly punk | p. 34 |
| Ruffle and tumble | p. 36 |
| Comfort corset | p. 38 |
| It's a cinch | p. 40 |
| Mix 'n' match | p. 42 |
| Shoulder slash | p. 44 |
| Pin-up | p. 45 |
| Halftime | p. 46 |
| Ode to the mullet | p. 48 |
| Chapter 3 - Par-tee on | p. 50 |
| Classic punk | p. 52 |
| Shoulder chic | p. 54 |
| Outer lace | p. 56 |
| Lace age | p. 58 |
| Ties to die for | p. 60 |
| Fermez la ruche | p. 62 |
| It's my party and i'll tie if i want to | p. 64 |
| Safety first | p. 66 |
| Diamondback | p. 68 |
| A beautiful day in the 'hood | p. 70 |
| Put me in, coach | p. 72 |
| It's a string thing | p. 74 |
| Sew easy | p. 76 |
| Heavy meshinery | p. 78 |
| That's a wrap | p. 80 |
| Six-pack | p. 82 |
| Greek goddess | p. 84 |
| Queen of braids | p. 86 |
| All strung out | p. 88 |
| Tying game | p. 90 |
| Punk'd | p. 92 |
| Strip search | p. 94 |
| Chapter 4 - Flir-tee girls | p. 96 |
| Boob tube | p. 98 |
| Bodice snipper | p. 100 |
| Ready-made | p. 102 |
| Bow me over | p. 104 |
| Natural sass | p. 106 |
| Scarf ace | p. 108 |
| Rollover | p. 110 |
| Bandeau, james bandeau | p. 112 |
| Knotty by nature | p. 114 |
| Halt right there | p. 116 |
| Cover girl | p. 118 |
| T-bird | p. 120 |
| Twisted sister | p. 122 |
| Teeny bikini | p. 124 |
| Chapter 5 - Skir-tee girls | p. 128 |
| Snips ahoy | p. 130 |
| Snip, crackle, pop! | p. 133 |
| Sidewinder | p. 136 |
| Double-crosser | p. 138 |
| Pocket rock it | p. 140 |
| Next of pin | p. 142 |
| Row, row, row your bows (gently down the seam) | p. 144 |
| Knot too shabby | p. 146 |
| Skirt flirt | p. 148 |
| Triple-layer cake | p. 151 |
| Petal pusher | p. 154 |
| Flare thee well | p. 156 |
| Mud flap | p. 159 |
| Diamonds in the rough | p. 162 |
| Road trip | p. 164 |
| Material girl | p. 166 |
| Alphabet city | p. 168 |
| Bohemian wrapsody | p. 170 |
| Wrapper keeper | p. 172 |
| Cinch city | p. 174 |
| Your ass is grass | p. 176 |
| Tying up loose ends | p. 178 |
| Flapper frenzy | p. 181 |
| Chapter 6 - The t-zone | p. 184 |
| Go-go gauntlets | p. 186 |
| Knee huggers (leg warmers) | p. 188 |
| The braided bunch (braided belt) | p. 190 |
| Punk poncho | p. 192 |
| Scarf it up (scarf) | p. 194 |
| Fit to be tied (hat) | p. 196 |
| Check this (checkbook cover) | p. 198 |
| A tee in the 'pod (iPod cozy) | p. 200 |
| I'm the real shady (eyeglasses case) | p. 202 |
| Bag lady (handbag) | p. 204 |
| Backpacking the heat (satchel backpack) | p. 206 |
| Rock the tote (tote bag) | p. 210 |
| Is this seat taken? (seat cushion) | p. 213 |
| Sweet dreams are made of tees (pillowcase) | p. 216 |
| Cute roll-up (bolster pillow) | p. 218 |
| Patchwork punk (blanket) | p. 220 |
| Chapter 7 - T-wrecks | p. 224 |
| Flower power (blossom) | p. 226 |
| Nip it in the bud (rosebud ring) | p. 228 |
| Ice t (ring) | p. 229 |
| Banned for life (headband) | p. 230 |
| Net profits (hairnet) | p. 232 |
| I'm with the band (wristband) | p. 234 |
| My ears are ringing (earrings) | p. 236 |
| Downward spiral (braided rug) | p. 238 |
| Shag me, baby (shag rug) | p. 240 |
| Big hair bands (hair elastics) | p. 242 |
| The bowed and the beautiful (hair ribbons) | p. 242 |
| Brace yourself (bracelet) | p. 242 |
| Lace station (shoelaces) | p. 243 |
| Knit wit (yarn) | p. 243 |
| The it doll (rag doll) | p. 244 |
| Expand-o-pants | p. 246 |
| Pocket it | p. 246 |
| Patch it | p. 247 |
| Flare affair | p. 247 |
| The grand finale: Tying the knot (the t-shirt wedding dress) | p. 248 |
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