Generation T: Beyond Fashion: 120 New Ways to Transform a T-shirt
- ISBN13: 9780761154105
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Megan Nicolay revolutionized the T-shirt. She repurposed it, reinterpreted it, reinvented it—and created the #1 craft book in the nation, Generation T, which continues to dominate. Now she explores new ways to slash a tee, scrunch a tee, and sew a tee with Generation T: Beyond Fashion. A collection of 120 projects for every occasion, it takes the humble yet ever-malleable tee in dozens of new directions—from baby gifts to pet accessories, stuff for the home, the car, the road, the boyfriend.
The rallying cry is: Don’t buy; DIY. The result is hip, imaginative, crafty, and very green. There’s a basic primer on techniques—knotting, sewing, braiding, lacing—plus a full tutorial on embellishing. And then an amazing range of projects. There’s fashion, of course: all-new halters and tank tops, sexy gaucho pants, a baby-doll dress, twisted shrug, and hooded scarf. But also baby gifts: Jumper for Joy, Baby Back Bib, Wild Thing Blankie. Home décor: plant hanger, wine cozy, toilet seat cover, ruffled apron, and Spastic Plastic (grocery tote). Grill mitts and bolo ties for the guys, doggie tee and stuffed cat toys, a steering wheel cover for the car, the Ants Go Marching (picnic blanket), and Beach Bum (beach caddy). Projects range from the simplest no-sew to intermediate, and all have easy-to-follow illustrated directions—plus, how to throw your own Tee Party.
Time to get your craft on.
Generation T: Beyond Fashion: 120 New Ways to Transform a T-shirt
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Miss Lorrah
March 16, 2010 at 2:27 am
I purchased the first book Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt a while back to use with my students, and we did quite a few projects out of it and my students really enjoyed it. On a whim, I purchased the second book for myself and spent 12 hours the next day tearing up t-shirts and turning them into new, fun, useful things. This book still has many ways to alter t-shirts into other wearables or “better” tops (some of which were in the first book) including a chapter specifically for the guys, but it also goes beyond wearables to things you can make and use around the house, in the car, for your kids, for your pets, and some great accessories. I have planned out half of my christmas list from ideas provided in this book, especially because its cheap, easy, and a lot of fun for me to make. If you’re torn between the first and the second, I’d suggest Gen T 2.
Rating: 5 / 5
Carmen
March 16, 2010 at 2:29 am
More great t-shirt recon ideas, with an even better variety than Megan’s first book. Great, easy-to-follow instructions. You absolutely do not need to be an expert seamstress to make these projects. Be aware, though, that this isn’t high fashion; it is a ton of fun, however.
Rating: 5 / 5
L. Zimmerman
March 16, 2010 at 4:42 am
Very cool book. I have the first one too. Good instructions, minimal sewing experience is necessary for some projects. Makes me wish I had thousands of shirts to “remodel” because the projects are very fashionable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Ruby D.
March 16, 2010 at 5:17 am
Her first book was great, I have to say that this one is even better! for beginner’s thru talented crafter’s there is something for all in this book,fun hip girl stuff and if your guy has out grown his favorite vintage/ band/sports team shirt there are ways to transform it for him into a brand new cool shirt,save money on kids clothes by transforming their favorite too small to wear pieces into the cutest dresses or romper outfits and soft toys, pet toys and outfits made from your t-shirts! household linens, bags,scarves, the list goes on and on…. the book is worth more than the $11.00 it costs, you will save a bundle redesigning your t’s into hip outfit’s. Here’s the best part, the diagrams and instructions are so easy to follow and you do not even need a sewing machine for the projects.This book has color photo’s too, Get this book for yourself or a holiday gift for any-one that sews,knits or crafts.
Rating: 5 / 5
maribeth merton
March 16, 2010 at 7:50 am
My teenager daughter and I bought the First Generation book, and loved it. This one is better! There are more ideas, and lots of ways to springboard your own imagination. You will never look at a tee the same way!
Rating: 5 / 5