Gabrielle N. Sterbenz

This book is fantastic for anyone who has ever grumbled over the price of a designer Tee, or yearned to wear something casual but striking. The secret is personalising your wardrobe to suit you. If you have ever wished to design your own garments but lacked the confidence or the know-how; or, perhaps you are on a fashion course - this book is filled with ideas that will inspire you.
The book is typically aimed at women's fashion; but, it may surprise you to learn that this reviewer is a man! I bought this book because it included a simple step-by-step guide to setting up my own home screen printing studio. I can also see myself adapting some of the other designs to suit a much more masculine look too.

I've put together a list of all the items needed for every project in the book. Naturally some project require nothing more than a pair of scissors, others like the screen printing are more elaborate and costly:

Scissors

Tape measure

Hand-sewing needles

Flat-head pins

24-in. Ruler

Hem gauge/ruler

Fabric markers

Assortment of threads

Ribbon

Cord

Seam ripper

Hot-fix applicator

T-shirt transfer paper

Sewing machine

Hammer

Prepared silk screen

Squeegee

Emulsion and Screen filler for silk screen

Clear acetate (overlay film)

Printing inks

Paint brush

Masking tape

The book even comes with it's own built in pop-out stand - how handy is that!… (más)