Generation T

Make it yours . This inspirational guide with DIY attitude has everything you need to know about the world's great T-shirt: how to cut it, sew it, deconstruct it, reconstruct it, and best of all, transform it. - Features more than 100 projects (plus 200 variations) for customized tees, tank tops, tube tops, T-skirts-even handbags, a patchwork blanket, iPod cozies, leg warmers, and more. - Not a DIY expert? Not to worry. More than one third of the projects are no sew, meaning anyone who can wield a pair of scissors can put a personal stamp on her wardrobe. But the sewing basics are here too: backstitch and whipstitch, gather and ruche, appliqueacute; and drawstrings. - And the mission statement for Generation T: Ask not what your T-shirt can do for you; ask what you can do for your T-shirt. And then Do-It-Yourself!

Introduction: the brooklyn tee party: a revolution begins	p. x
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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