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How to Grow a T-Shirt in Only 3 Years

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Overview

Embark on a three-year journey to create a $5,000 T-shirt from scratch in this fascinating 21-minute video. Follow the process of growing cotton, spinning and weaving the fibers, and finally dyeing and printing the fabric. Learn about the intricacies of resistance dyeing and the challenges of transforming raw materials into wearable clothing. Gain insights into sustainable fashion practices and the true cost of handmade garments through this unique, long-term project that showcases the entire production process of a simple graphic tee.

Syllabus

Intro
Growing the Cotton
Turning the Fibre into a TShirt
Dyeing and Printing
Resistance Dyeing

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How To Make Everything

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