101 Tees offers 101 ways to restyle, refashion, or revamp your t-shirts.  I am terrible at sewing stretchy fabrics, so I was glad to see that not every project in the book involved sewing.  Actually, there are a variety of techniques in the book, and they’re divided into sections.

There are eleven chapters.   “Cut & Stitch” is just what it sounds like, and probably what most people would envision when they first hear the book’s title.  But it’s only the first of eleven chapters!  Other chapters include Painting, Dyeing, Appliqué, Embroidery, Ribbons & Trims, Iron-Ons & Patches, Sparkle & Shine, Mixed Media, Just the Boys, and Holiday & Special Occasions.  As you can see, you are given a lot of options!

Each chapter contains 8-10 projects, complete with instructions.  You’ll soon discover, though, that the term “tee” is used loosely here.  It applies to any basic knit shirt.  There are classic tees, and there are tank tops, baby-doll tops, and t-shirts with built-in design features.  What they all have in common is that they start out plain (un-embellished).  I wish the author had included references for where each of the shirts came from, because I really love some of the shirts she worked with!

It is worth noting that, outside of the “just for boys” chapter, most of these projects will probably appeal prmarily to the ladies.

This is a fun book, and one I look forward to enjoying together with my girls.

Disclosure: The publisher provided me with a copy of the book to facilitate this review.  As always, all opinions are entirely my own.