2010-03-08T21:37:06-07:00 Textile http://www.ntren.org/index.php angely1982@gmail.com Textile Knowledge tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes Pivot Copyright (c) 2010, Authors of Textile Boxes 2010-02-14T02:10:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:10:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:10:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.129

The grandmother of all do-it-yourself swaps is Swap-O-Rama-Rama, a clothing swap that has been offered in cities across the United States, plus Canada and Panama. The way the swap works is simple. Each attendee brings a bag of used clothing to donate, then picks items to restyle from the pile of other people’s donations.The grandmother of all do-it-yourself swaps is Swap-O-Rama-Rama, a clothing swap that has been offered in cities across the United States, plus Canada and Panama. The way the swap works is simple. Each attendee brings a bag of used clothing to donate, then picks items to restyle from the pile of other people’s donations.

The organizers offer workshops by local artists on how to repair and modify used clothes with sewing, embroidering, beading, knitting, silk screening, iron-on transfers, and other creative techniques. Sewing machines and all the materials needed to work on remaking old clothes are supplied. Swap-O-Rama-Ramas also offer a fashion show where attendees can walk the runway and get audience feedback on their new creations, and a forum for swappers to share stories about the used clothing they brought to the swap.

The goal is to take a stand against throwaway culture and celebrate each community’s ability to be creative about recycling clothing that would otherwise end up in the landfill.

Swap-O-Rama-Rama Offers D-I-Y Workshops, On-Site Fashion Show
The organizers offer workshops by local artists on how to repair and modify used clothes with sewing, embroidering, beading, knitting, silk screening, iron-on transfers, and other creative techniques. Sewing machines and all the materials needed to work on remaking old clothes are supplied. Swap-O-Rama-Ramas also offer a fashion show where attendees can walk the runway and get audience feedback on their new creations, and a forum for swappers to share stories about the used clothing they brought to the swap.

The goal is to take a stand against throwaway culture and celebrate each community’s ability to be creative about recycling clothing that would otherwise end up in the landfill. ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:10:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:10:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:10:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.128

Do-it-yourself clothing swaps take a good idea—passing on clothes you no longer need to someone else who will enjoy wearing them—and make it better by adding a new creative dimension. D-I-Y swappers redesign and personalize their clothes, turning swapping into a new form of self-expression.Do-it-yourself clothing swaps take a good idea—passing on clothes you no longer need to someone else who will enjoy wearing them—and make it better by adding a new creative dimension. D-I-Y swappers redesign and personalize their clothes, turning swapping into a new form of self-expression.

Do-It-Yourself Clothing Swaps Combine Recycling with Creativity admin 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.127

Edit the image. Depending on the software you have, you may be able to fix flaws in the image, change its size and shape, add words, create interesting visual effects such as giving it an old-time sepia tone or making it look as if it was painted in an Impressionist style, or alter it in any number of ways. When you use transfer paper, the image that ends up on the t-shirt is a mirror (reversed) version of the original image. To make the dog portrait appear properly on the t-shirt, the image must be flipped so it prints in reverse. This is especially important if your portrait includes words. You can flip an image either with image editing software, or through the printer settings box on most printers.Edit the image. Depending on the software you have, you may be able to fix flaws in the image, change its size and shape, add words, create interesting visual effects such as giving it an old-time sepia tone or making it look as if it was painted in an Impressionist style, or alter it in any number of ways. When you use transfer paper, the image that ends up on the t-shirt is a mirror (reversed) version of the original image. To make the dog portrait appear properly on the t-shirt, the image must be flipped so it prints in reverse. This is especially important if your portrait includes words. You can flip an image either with image editing software, or through the printer settings box on most printers.
Print a test picture on regular paper to make sure you like the way it fits onto the t-shirt before you print a final image on expensive transfer paper or printable fabric.
Print the final dog portrait in reverse on an ink-jet printer. Let the image dry for 30 minutes before ironing.
If needed, cut out the image, leaving about a 1/4” border around the design.
Remove all water from the iron and warm it up thoroughly to the heat level recommended by the manufacturer.
Cover a flat wood surface with a pillowcase and iron the pillowcase so there are no wrinkles. Lay the t-shirt on the ironing surface and iron it as well to remove any wrinkles.
Position the transfer on the t-shirt with the image side face down.
Iron in a circular motion all over the portrait, applying firm pressure and making sure every part of the image gets at least 15-20 seconds of heat, especially the edges.
Immediately remove the transfer paper. Your dog portrait is now ready to wear or embellish.


Read more at Suite101: How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt: Use Your Favorite Pet's Portrait to Create a One-of-a-Kind T-Shirt http://clothing-design.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_make_a_nosew_dog_portrait_tshirt#ixzz0fV2pdKW2

Step by Step Instructions for Making a Dog Portrait T-Shirt Print a test picture on regular paper to make sure you like the way it fits onto the t-shirt before you print a final image on expensive transfer paper or printable fabric.
Print the final dog portrait in reverse on an ink-jet printer. Let the image dry for 30 minutes before ironing.
If needed, cut out the image, leaving about a 1/4” border around the design.
Remove all water from the iron and warm it up thoroughly to the heat level recommended by the manufacturer.
Cover a flat wood surface with a pillowcase and iron the pillowcase so there are no wrinkles. Lay the t-shirt on the ironing surface and iron it as well to remove any wrinkles.
Position the transfer on the t-shirt with the image side face down.
Iron in a circular motion all over the portrait, applying firm pressure and making sure every part of the image gets at least 15-20 seconds of heat, especially the edges.
Immediately remove the transfer paper. Your dog portrait is now ready to wear or embellish.


Read more at Suite101: How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt: Use Your Favorite Pet's Portrait to Create a One-of-a-Kind T-Shirt http://clothing-design.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_make_a_nosew_dog_portrait_tshirt#ixzz0fV2pdKW2 ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.125

The most enjoyable part of making a portrait of your pet might be adding the little details that make it unique. You might try stamping paw prints or mice around the t-shirt’s hem with fabric paints, or sewing charms to the cat's collar. You could also print another sheet of iron-on transfer paper with small cat-themed images, then cut them out and iron them onto the t-shirt around the main portrait.The most enjoyable part of making a portrait of your pet might be adding the little details that make it unique. You might try stamping paw prints or mice around the t-shirt’s hem with fabric paints, or sewing charms to the cat's collar. You could also print another sheet of iron-on transfer paper with small cat-themed images, then cut them out and iron them onto the t-shirt around the main portrait.

The more details you add to your pet portrait, the more fun you'll have making a unique memento of your favorite cat.

Embellishments Give Your Cat’s Portrait a Unique Personal Style
The more details you add to your pet portrait, the more fun you'll have making a unique memento of your favorite cat. ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:09:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.126

Image of your dog in a pose you like. The image can be a photo, a sketch, a painting – anything that can be scanned or loaded onto a computer, then printed on an ink-jet printer. Since you will be printing the image in a large size, it needs to be high resolution.Image of your dog in a pose you like. The image can be a photo, a sketch, a painting – anything that can be scanned or loaded onto a computer, then printed on an ink-jet printer. Since you will be printing the image in a large size, it needs to be high resolution.
One white or light-colored t-shirt. (This technique works well on sweatshirts, too.) Transfer paper works best on cotton or cotton/polyester blend fabrics. Knit fabric with pronounced ribbing isn't good for iron-on transfers, because the image can split apart when the ribs move.You can do transfers onto dark t-shirts with special transfer paper for darker shirts. It’s good to use an inexpensive shirt the first time you try this, so you won’t have to worry about making mistakes.
One sheet of iron-on transfer paper.
(Optional) photo-editing software to crop and edit your image.
Color ink-jet printer.
Iron.
(Optional) Doggy embellishments such as fabric strips, stamps, buttons, or charms.
Flat wooden ironing surface covered with a pillowcase.


Read more at Suite101: How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt: Use Your Favorite Pet's Portrait to Create a One-of-a-Kind T-Shirt http://clothing-design.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_make_a_nosew_dog_portrait_tshirt#ixzz0fV2kvezt

Supply List for a Dog Portrait T-Shirt One white or light-colored t-shirt. (This technique works well on sweatshirts, too.) Transfer paper works best on cotton or cotton/polyester blend fabrics. Knit fabric with pronounced ribbing isn't good for iron-on transfers, because the image can split apart when the ribs move.You can do transfers onto dark t-shirts with special transfer paper for darker shirts. It’s good to use an inexpensive shirt the first time you try this, so you won’t have to worry about making mistakes.
One sheet of iron-on transfer paper.
(Optional) photo-editing software to crop and edit your image.
Color ink-jet printer.
Iron.
(Optional) Doggy embellishments such as fabric strips, stamps, buttons, or charms.
Flat wooden ironing surface covered with a pillowcase.


Read more at Suite101: How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt: Use Your Favorite Pet's Portrait to Create a One-of-a-Kind T-Shirt http://clothing-design.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_make_a_nosew_dog_portrait_tshirt#ixzz0fV2kvezt ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:08:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:08:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:08:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.124

Edit the image of your cat. When you use transfer paper, the image that ends up on the t-shirt is a mirror (reversed) version of the original image. To make the cat portrait appear properly on the t-shirt, you will need to flip the image so it prints in reverse. This is especially important if your portrait includes words. Most image editing software will be able to flip the image. If not, you can reverse the image through the printer settings box on many printers. You can also edit the image to crop out sections you don’t want to include, fix flaws in the image, or change the image’s size and shape to fit the t-shirt. If your software has the capability, you can also add words or create visual effects such as giving the portrait it an old-time sepia tone.It’s easy to transfer your pet’s image to a t-shirt.

Edit the image of your cat. When you use transfer paper, the image that ends up on the t-shirt is a mirror (reversed) version of the original image. To make the cat portrait appear properly on the t-shirt, you will need to flip the image so it prints in reverse. This is especially important if your portrait includes words. Most image editing software will be able to flip the image. If not, you can reverse the image through the printer settings box on many printers. You can also edit the image to crop out sections you don’t want to include, fix flaws in the image, or change the image’s size and shape to fit the t-shirt. If your software has the capability, you can also add words or create visual effects such as giving the portrait it an old-time sepia tone.
Test-print the cat portrait on plain paper to make sure it fits on the t-shirt before you use expensive transfer paper for the final image.
Print the final portrait on an ink-jet printer. Let the image dry for 30 minutes before ironing.
If needed, cut out the portrait, leaving a 1/4” edge all around the design.
Make sure the iron is dry, with all water removed.
Warm up the iron to the level recommended by the manufacturer.
Cover a flat wood surface with a pillowcase and iron the pillowcase so there are no wrinkles. Lay the t-shirt on the ironing surface and iron it as well to remove any wrinkles.
Lay the transfer on the shirt with the image side facing down.
Iron the transfer all over, using a circular motion and applying firm pressure. Apply 15-20 seconds of heat on every part of the portrait, especially the edges.
Gently pull the transfer paper from the t-shirt. If the paper sticks to the shirt, iron that area again until the paper comes up easily.

Step by Step Instructions for Making a Cat Portrait T-Shirt
Edit the image of your cat. When you use transfer paper, the image that ends up on the t-shirt is a mirror (reversed) version of the original image. To make the cat portrait appear properly on the t-shirt, you will need to flip the image so it prints in reverse. This is especially important if your portrait includes words. Most image editing software will be able to flip the image. If not, you can reverse the image through the printer settings box on many printers. You can also edit the image to crop out sections you don’t want to include, fix flaws in the image, or change the image’s size and shape to fit the t-shirt. If your software has the capability, you can also add words or create visual effects such as giving the portrait it an old-time sepia tone.
Test-print the cat portrait on plain paper to make sure it fits on the t-shirt before you use expensive transfer paper for the final image.
Print the final portrait on an ink-jet printer. Let the image dry for 30 minutes before ironing.
If needed, cut out the portrait, leaving a 1/4” edge all around the design.
Make sure the iron is dry, with all water removed.
Warm up the iron to the level recommended by the manufacturer.
Cover a flat wood surface with a pillowcase and iron the pillowcase so there are no wrinkles. Lay the t-shirt on the ironing surface and iron it as well to remove any wrinkles.
Lay the transfer on the shirt with the image side facing down.
Iron the transfer all over, using a circular motion and applying firm pressure. Apply 15-20 seconds of heat on every part of the portrait, especially the edges.
Gently pull the transfer paper from the t-shirt. If the paper sticks to the shirt, iron that area again until the paper comes up easily. ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:08:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:08:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:08:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.123

Photo, painting, line drawing, or other image of your cat. You will need a high-quality image that can be either scanned or copied onto your computer and printed with an ink-jet printer at a fairly large size.
A white or light colored t-shirt. (This technique works just as well on sweatshirts, too.) Choose 100% cotton or cotton blend for good adhesion of the iron-on transfer. Don’t use a shirt with deep ribbing, or the image may split apart when the shirt moves. You can transfer images to dark t-shirts with special transfer paper for dark shirts.
1 sheet of iron-on transfer paper.Photo, painting, line drawing, or other image of your cat. You will need a high-quality image that can be either scanned or copied onto your computer and printed with an ink-jet printer at a fairly large size.
A white or light colored t-shirt. (This technique works just as well on sweatshirts, too.) Choose 100% cotton or cotton blend for good adhesion of the iron-on transfer. Don’t use a shirt with deep ribbing, or the image may split apart when the shirt moves. You can transfer images to dark t-shirts with special transfer paper for dark shirts.
1 sheet of iron-on transfer paper.
Photo-editing software (optional) to crop, edit, and flip the kitty image.
Color ink-jet printer.
Iron.
(Optional) Embellishments such as ribbons, stamps, charms, or buttons.
Ironing surface made of flat wood. A regular ironing board is not hard enough for iron-on transfers.
Pillowcase to cover the ironing surface.

Supply List for a Cat Portrait T-Shirt A white or light colored t-shirt. (This technique works just as well on sweatshirts, too.) Choose 100% cotton or cotton blend for good adhesion of the iron-on transfer. Don’t use a shirt with deep ribbing, or the image may split apart when the shirt moves. You can transfer images to dark t-shirts with special transfer paper for dark shirts.
1 sheet of iron-on transfer paper.Photo, painting, line drawing, or other image of your cat. You will need a high-quality image that can be either scanned or copied onto your computer and printed with an ink-jet printer at a fairly large size.
A white or light colored t-shirt. (This technique works just as well on sweatshirts, too.) Choose 100% cotton or cotton blend for good adhesion of the iron-on transfer. Don’t use a shirt with deep ribbing, or the image may split apart when the shirt moves. You can transfer images to dark t-shirts with special transfer paper for dark shirts.
1 sheet of iron-on transfer paper.
Photo-editing software (optional) to crop, edit, and flip the kitty image.
Color ink-jet printer.
Iron.
(Optional) Embellishments such as ribbons, stamps, charms, or buttons.
Ironing surface made of flat wood. A regular ironing board is not hard enough for iron-on transfers.
Pillowcase to cover the ironing surface. ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:01:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:01:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:01:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.122

It's no secret that the price of flowers go up dramatically in the days leading up to Valentine's. However, there is another way you can give flowers on Valentine's Day that is much more unique and affordable. By giving your partner bulbs or seeds of her favorite flowers, not only will you save a lot of money, but your gift acts like a metaphor for your relationship.It's no secret that the price of flowers go up dramatically in the days leading up to Valentine's. However, there is another way you can give flowers on Valentine's Day that is much more unique and affordable. By giving your partner bulbs or seeds of her favorite flowers, not only will you save a lot of money, but your gift acts like a metaphor for your relationship.

As you watch the flowers grow and blossom with the nurturing love you give them you are reminded how your own lives have been strengthened and enriched over the years through each others continued affection and support. This seems like a much happier outlook than simply buying fully grown flowers and slowly watching them wither and die.

Get Her Seeds or Bulbs of Her Favorite Flowers
As you watch the flowers grow and blossom with the nurturing love you give them you are reminded how your own lives have been strengthened and enriched over the years through each others continued affection and support. This seems like a much happier outlook than simply buying fully grown flowers and slowly watching them wither and die. ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:00:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:00:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:00:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.119

In the 1980s the police in Britain began to closely surveillance fans wearing football colours both on match days and in general. At the same time Margaret Thatcher and the British Parliament increased the pressure on the hooligans by widening the police's authority, and consequently hooliganism evolved to become organized, and the violent supporters left their sides' scarves and shirts at home. This was the beginning of the modern day football casual, but the style was nevertheless very different from today's fashion, with brands like Adidas, Lois, FILA and Levi's dominating the scene.In the 1980s the police in Britain began to closely surveillance fans wearing football colours both on match days and in general. At the same time Margaret Thatcher and the British Parliament increased the pressure on the hooligans by widening the police's authority, and consequently hooliganism evolved to become organized, and the violent supporters left their sides' scarves and shirts at home. This was the beginning of the modern day football casual, but the style was nevertheless very different from today's fashion, with brands like Adidas, Lois, FILA and Levi's dominating the scene.

Although the police in the late 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s emerged as winners in the war between casuals and the establishment, the culture survived outside the stadiums, and during the last decade it has again grown steadily despite severe consequences for the individual fan should he be caught running with a firm (a group of casuals supporting the same side) or committing crimes related to football. The casual style is still very common on the terraces, and today regular fans also turn to terrace fashion, while staying away from the most obvious brands which are reserved for the violent portions of the crowds.

Casual Fashion Progressed
Although the police in the late 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s emerged as winners in the war between casuals and the establishment, the culture survived outside the stadiums, and during the last decade it has again grown steadily despite severe consequences for the individual fan should he be caught running with a firm (a group of casuals supporting the same side) or committing crimes related to football. The casual style is still very common on the terraces, and today regular fans also turn to terrace fashion, while staying away from the most obvious brands which are reserved for the violent portions of the crowds. ]]> admin 2010-02-14T02:00:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:00:00-07:00 2010-02-14T02:00:00-07:00 tag:textileboxes,2010:TextileBoxes.121

Compile a list of songs that stand out as being prominent in your relationship. Include things like "your song", songs you heard on your first date, songs played at your wedding, songs from concerts you went to, or any songs that remind you of her. Put all the songs on a CD and leave it in her car or sneak them onto her iPod in a special Valentine's folder when she's not looking. Music has the power to elicit powerful memories and emotions better than any box of chocolates.Compile a list of songs that stand out as being prominent in your relationship. Include things like "your song", songs you heard on your first date, songs played at your wedding, songs from concerts you went to, or any songs that remind you of her. Put all the songs on a CD and leave it in her car or sneak them onto her iPod in a special Valentine's folder when she's not looking. Music has the power to elicit powerful memories and emotions better than any box of chocolates.

Make a CD of Songs Special to Your Relationship admin