For whatever reason, i never made one didnt think i would. This longawaited book from chanin begins with her story. Projects and stories celebrating handsewing, quilting and embroidery for contemporary sustainable style alabama studio natalie chanin, stacie stukin, robert rausch on. Shop the latest from our collection of organically produced, thoughtfully designed, womens fashion, home textiles, tabletop, diy, and more. Alabama stitch bookprojects and stories celebrating handsewing, quilting, and embroidery for contemporary sustainable style. Alabama stitch skirt regina lord of creative kismet. Projects and stories celebrating handsewing, quilting and embroidery for contemporary sustainable style alabama. After living in new york and vienna for over 20 years, she began to transform cotton tshirts into high fashion using the needlework skills she learned as a child in florence, alabama.
Plus, itll make you itch to sit down with some intricate hand stitching. Ive had the alabama stitch book for a long time and i finally cracked it open over the weekend to make this skirt. Alabama stitch book swing skirt finished, alabama studio. Alabama stitch book brings us a collection of projects and stories from her clothing and lifestyle company, alabama chanin, known for the cuttingedge twist it puts on triedandtrue sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques, applied mostly by. A guide to customizing a handstitched alabama chanin wardrobe by natalie chanin is a companion to the alabama studio series. Alabama stitch book offers a collection of projects and stories from the alabama chanin clothing and lifestyle company, known for the cuttingedge twist it puts on triedandtrue sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques, applied mostly by hand to recycled and organic cotton jersey. The skirt i created using the pattern from alabama sitch book, and embellished using techniques from stitch book and studio style.
A verb for keeping warm alabama studio sewing patterns. Included in this encyclopedic compilation of alabama chanin skill and style are patterns and instructions for dresses, skirts, tops, a wrap, a poncho, a bolero. Since i was running low on time, i sewed the skirt with my machine the book recommends hand. Tshirt corset pattern from alabama stitch book pattern sizing. In this volume of the four book series, we offer, by popular demand, three new core patternsthe aline dresstunictop, the long and short wrap skirt, and the classic coatjacket. Garment swing skirt fabric weight 100% organic lightweight cotton jersey, single layer. Once you have completed the embroidery on your skirt pieces, assemble using the instructions available in alabama stitch book. Alabama stitch skirt the skirt i created using the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alabama stitch book brings us a collection of projects and stories from her clothing and lifestyle company, alabama chanin, known for the cuttingedge twist it puts on triedandtrue sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques, applied mostly by hand to recycled. Small, manageable pieces requiring lots of time and love. This exciting compendium takes the alabama chanin library to the next level, offering all the patterns from chanins first three books on a convenient cd, plus instructions and patterns for 12 new skirts, dresses, tops, and jackets, with illustrated guidelines for customizing the fit and.
The school of making is a natural outgrowth of the book series and our desire to maintain a sustainable, multifaceted business. In this final volume of the four book series, chanin offers, by popular demand, three new core patternsthe. Well, i managed to work on it for at least 10 minutes a d. Flickriver view images as a river of photos and more. The school of making sustainable life alabama chanin.
I love it when curious people on airplanes stop by to talk to me as i stitch. In this final volume of the four book series, chanin offers, by popular demand, three new core patternsthe aline dresstunictop, the long and short wrap. To go with this lovely top, i needed a coordinating skirt. Alabama stitch book was a key to the birth and development of the school of making. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I completed my first project for the pattern challenge, the tshirt corset pattern from the alabama stitch book. Alabama chanin covered snaps crochet diy love crochet crochet motif crochet crafts yarn crafts crochet flowers crochet stitches crochet projects beautiful crochet. This idea could be used for mending or embellishing a garment.
Its a weighted overthearm pincushion and supply caddy from natalie chanins alabama stitch book. The floral pattern will be perfect for any spring or summer event and pairs well with sandals, or bare feet. I selected the long skirt option from alabama studio and sewing and design. Applique skirt, reverse applique, stitch book, embroidered clothes, swing skirt, heirloom sewing, fashion project, fashion sewing, slow fashion diy thursday. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog.
I marched myself right back to the bookstore yesterday to pick up alabama stitch book, and reading about the method is truly fascinating for sewing geeks and couture enthusiasts alike. Thats how vogue magazine has described the fashion of natalie chanin. The school of making offers diy kits made for makers. Alabama chanin annas garden corset and long skirt i have always liked the handstitched corset from alabama stitch book. Picking up where the celebrated alabama stitch book left off, alabama studio style is a craft and lifestyle book all in one. Why doesnt the fabric store ever have truely fabulous fabric. Projects and stories celebrating handsewing, quilting and embroidery for contemporary sustainable style by natalie chanin, stacie stukin, robert rausch. S,m,l,xl i usually wear a size 12, and i made an xl. Projects and stories celebrating handsewing, quilting and embroidery for contemporary sustainable style, chanin introduces the patterns, stitching, stenciling and beading techniques of the depressionera south that inspired her, followed by 20 illustrated projects using her trademark deconstructed tshirts and applique. This garment was previously available only in tonal color options, but now has updated colorways to choose from. This is the project i took with me on our trip to nashville to keep my hands busy in the car and late at night. The pieces are achieved by taking regular cotton jersey sometimes sourced from old tshirts, creating a. Alabama stitch book brings us a collection of projects and stories from her clothing and lifestyle company, alabama chanin, known for the cuttingedge twist it puts on triedandtrue sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques, applied mostly by hand to recycled cotton jersey.
And while this is a straightforward process, there are new printing options available that may streamline patternmaking for the home sewer. In celebration of the 10year anniversary edition release of alabama stitch book, we celebrate our journey and growth over the years by rereleasing specialedition kits of our swing skirts, which were featured in alabama stitch book and remain our most popular garment pattern of all time. Projects and stories celebrating handsewing, quilting and embroidery for contemporary sustainable style at. Alabama studio sewing patterns is the book alabama chanin fans are begging for. The bloomers swing skirt showcases one of the earliest classic alabama chanin stencils. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.