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PHYSICAL Our Magdalena Stencil is laser-cut in 10 mil Mylar and measures 42" x 27" with the image size 35.5" x 20". These are the same stencils that we use in our studio and are extremely durable and long lasting. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITAL From Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns, this stencil artwork measures 35.6” x 20.5”. The PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on both letter and A4 paper. The file also includes instructions for how to make the stencil. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with the download link.

<h3>PHYSICAL</h3>
 Our Magdalena Stencil is laser-cut in 10 mil Mylar and measures 42" x 27" with the image size 35.5" x 20". These are the same stencils that we use in our studio and are extremely durable and long lasting. 
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days
<h3>DIGITAL</h3>
From Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns, this stencil artwork measures 35.6” x 20.5”. The PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on both letter and A4 paper. The file also includes instructions for how to make the stencil. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with the download link.

The School of Making Magdalena Stencil Floral Mylar Stencil.

The School of Making fabric swatch in faded black with Magdalena stencil.

The School of Making model in Corset stencil magdalena in sand.

double The School of Making fabric swatch of Magdalena stencil.

Magdalena Stencil

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PHYSICAL The Variegated Stripe stencil is featured in The Geometry of Hand-Sewing and is laser-cut in 10 mil Mylar. The stencil measures 27” x 35” with the image size 21” x 29.6”. These are the same stencils that we use in our studio and are extremely durable and long-lasting. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITAL This stencil artwork measures 21" x 29.6”. The PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on both letter and A4 paper. The file also includes instructions for how to make the stencil. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with the download link.

<h3>PHYSICAL</h3>
The Variegated Stripe stencil is featured in <a rel="noopener" href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-geometry-of-hand-sewing-natalie-chanin" target="_blank">The Geometry of Hand-Sewing</a> and is laser-cut in 10 mil Mylar. The stencil measures 27” x 35” with the image size 21” x 29.6”. These are the same stencils that we use in our studio and are extremely durable and long-lasting.
<meta charset="utf-8">• Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
<h3>DIGITAL</h3>
This stencil artwork measures 21" x 29.6”. The PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on both letter and A4 paper. The file also includes instructions for how to make the stencil. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with the download link.

The School of Making Variegated Stripe Stencil for Embrdoiery Kits.

The School of Making DIY kit contents of Stripe Scarf in peacock with Variegated stencil design. Features pre-cut fabric and notion.

the school of making fabric swatch of embroidered applique with variegated stripe stencil in peacock.

Variegated Stripe Stencil

Digital – US Letter

Digital – A4

DETAILS Sewing Needles A collection of our favorite hand sewing needles that are ideal for stitching, beading, and embroidery. • Includes 8 assorted milliner needles and 2 #9 sharps• Made in the Czech Republic• Packaged in a reusable glass vial and sealed with a cork Beading NeedlesA collection of our favorite beading needles that are ideal for intricate hand-work. These needles have a large enough eye to accommodate our thicker Button Craft Thread and are still thin enough after threading to pass through our beads. • Includes 8 #10 milliner needles and 2 #9 sharps• Milliners made in England; sharps made in the Czech Republic• Packaged in a reusable glass vial and sealed with a corkEmbroidery Needles A collection of our favorite embroidery needles that are ideal for embellishing any project. • Includes 9 assorted embroidery needles• Made in the Czech Republic• Packaged in a reusable glass vial and sealed with a corkNeedle Sampler Stock your sewing kit with every needle we have to offer—ranging from slim beading needles for adding fine details to heavy duty chenille needles for ribbon embroidery. • One vial each of Sewing, Beading, and Embroidery Needles• Sewing Needles: 8 assorted milliners and 2 #9 sharps• Beading Needles: 8 #10 milliners and 2 #9 sharps• Embroidery Needles: 3 assorted chenille and 6 assorted embroidery• Packaged in reusable glass vials with corks • Ships in 1 - 3 business days

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Sewing Needles
A collection of our favorite hand sewing needles that are ideal for stitching, beading, and embroidery.
• Includes 8 assorted milliner needles and 2 #9 sharps • Made in the Czech Republic • Packaged in a reusable glass vial and sealed with a cork
Beading Needles A collection of our favorite beading needles that are ideal for intricate hand-work. These needles have a large enough eye to accommodate our thicker Button Craft Thread and are still thin enough after threading to pass through our beads.
• Includes 8 #10 milliner needles and 2 #9 sharps • Milliners made in England; sharps made in the Czech Republic • Packaged in a reusable glass vial and sealed with a cork Embroidery Needles
A collection of our favorite embroidery needles that are ideal for embellishing any project.
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Stock your sewing kit with every needle we have to offer—ranging from slim beading needles for adding fine details to heavy duty chenille needles for ribbon embroidery.
• One vial each of Sewing, Beading, and Embroidery Needles • Sewing Needles: 8 assorted milliners and 2 #9 sharps • Beading Needles: 8 #10 milliners and 2 #9 sharps • Embroidery Needles: 3 assorted chenille and 6 assorted embroidery • Packaged in reusable glass vials with corks
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days
 
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The School of Making Sewing Needles with Beading and Embroidery Needles for makers.

The School of Making Needles Maker Supplies.

The School of Making Sewing Needles for Makers on Magnetic Pin Cushion.

Sewing Needles

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Needle Sampler

DETAILS Gingher Embroidery Scissors are as beautiful as they are functional. Ideal for cutting out and around small areas, these gold-toned snips will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit. Available in Lion's Tail or Epaulette handles. The Stork design is temporarily out of stock. • 3.5" blades• Durable, double-plated chrome over nickel finish• Fitted leather sheath for storage• Made in Italy• Ships in 1 - 3 business days

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Gingher Embroidery Scissors are as beautiful as they are functional. Ideal for cutting out and around small areas, these gold-toned snips will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Available in Lion's Tail or Epaulette handles. The Stork design is temporarily out of stock.
• 3.5" blades • Durable, double-plated chrome over nickel finish • Fitted leather sheath for storage • Made in Italy • Ships in 1 - 3 business days

Gold-handled lion's tail and epaulette embroidery scissors.

Gingher Epaulette Embroidery Scissors with Leather Sheath.

Gingher Stork Embroidery Scissors with Gold Handles.

double The School of Making Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors Gingher.

In Stock: Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors

3.5" Stork

3.5" Lion's Tail

3.5" Epaulette

Details This fiber-glass measuring tape is 60 inches in length, with centimeters printed on the back side. It features a metal tab to hold the wrapped tape in place. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days

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<meta charset="utf-8">This fiber-glass measuring tape is 60 inches in length, with centimeters printed on the back side. It features a metal tab to hold the wrapped tape in place. 
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The School of Making Measuring Tools Tape Measure for Custom DIY Garments.

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PHYSICAL Stencil is laser-cut in 10 mil Mylar and measures 22" x 28" with the image size 17" x 24". As seen in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design, these are the same stencils that we use in our studio and are extremely durable and long lasting. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITAL From Alabama Studio Sewing + Design, this stencil artwork measures 17" x 24". This stencil can be used to showcase elegant beading techniques. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with the download link.

<h3>PHYSICAL</h3>
Stencil is laser-cut in 10 mil Mylar and measures 22" x 28" with the image size 17" x 24". As seen in <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?from=collection:Studio%20Books%20Patterns:studio-books&amp;parent=the-school-of-making" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a>, these are the same stencils that we use in our studio and are extremely durable and long lasting.
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days
<h3>DIGITAL</h3>
From <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?from=collection:Studio%20Books%20Patterns:studio-books&amp;parent=the-school-of-making" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a>, this stencil artwork measures 17" x 24". This stencil can be used to showcase elegant beading techniques. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with the download link.

The School of Making Mylar Fern Stencil for Hand Sewn Embroidered DIY Kits 

The School of Making Mylar Fern Stencil for Embroidered DIY Kits 

The School of Making Mylar Fern Stencil for Hand Sewn Embroidered Kits 

The School of Making fern stencil with botanical frond design. double

In Stock: Fern Stencil

Details The feminine and flattering Fern Panel Tunic is a sleeveless tunic that is fitted through the bust, flaring out at the waist to the hem featuring our Fern Stencil. Worked in a satin stitch, the knots can be hidden on the inside or left on the outside for a decorative effect. We will choose thread and chop beads in colors that complement your fabric choice. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric, thread, and beads you will need. As part of our zero-waste Scrap Project, it also includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process. All kits are made to order. Add an organic cotton kit bag for storage or gifting. Colors are named to indicate cotton stock. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton. (Learn more about updates to our supply chain here.) • Difficulty level: Advanced• Measures approximately 30" from shoulder• Techniques used: satin stitch, beading (instructions found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design)• Instructions not included: instructions for construction: available here• Allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery Kit Contents • Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• Bottom layer for embroidery: Un-stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• 8 spools of Button Craft Thread• 6 oz. Chop Beads• Rib Binding• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

<h3>Details</h3>
The feminine and flattering Fern Panel Tunic is a sleeveless tunic that is fitted through the bust, flaring out at the waist to the hem featuring our <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/botanical-fern-stencil-artwork?taxon_id=39" target="_self">Fern Stencil</a>. Worked in a satin stitch, the knots can be hidden on the inside or left on the outside for a decorative effect. We will choose thread and chop beads in colors that complement your fabric choice. 
This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric, thread, and beads you will need. As part of our zero-waste <a href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692449931545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EL201esnisddYMKud3cyC" target="_blank">Scrap Project</a>, it also includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process. All kits are made to order. <meta charset="utf-8">Add an <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/canvas-kit-bag" target="_blank">organic cotton kit bag</a> for storage or gifting.
Colors are named to indicate cotton stock. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton. (Learn more about updates to our supply chain <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/supply-chain">here</a>.) 
• Difficulty level: Advanced • Measures approximately 30" from shoulder • Techniques used: satin stitch, beading (instructions found in <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a>) • Instructions not included: instructions for construction: <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/Panel_Tank_Pattern_Instructions_-_Alabama_Chanin_-_The_School_of_Making_-_9_pages.pdf?v=1715197981" rel="noopener" target="_blank">available here</a> • Allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery 
<h3>Kit Contents</h3>
• Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer for embroidery: Un-stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • 8 spools of Button Craft Thread • 6 oz. Chop Beads • Rib Binding • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

The Panel Tunic in sand color with beaded fern embroidery. 

Model wearing The Panel Tunic in sand color with beaded fern embroidery. 

Fern Panel Tunic Kit

XS / Natural - OG

XS / Sand - OG

XS / Ballet - OG

XS / Verdant - OG

XS / Peacock - OG

XS / Plum - SP

XS / Navy - OG

XS / Black - OG

S / Natural - OG

S / Sand - OG

DETAILS The third installment from The School of Making™ Studio Book Series presents techniques used to create your own wardrobe of organic cotton clothing. Included in this encyclopedic compilation are dresses, skirts, tops, a wrap, a poncho, a bolero, a hat, and fingerless gloves. Each piece is first featured in its basic form, then with embellishments, and is then mixed, matched, and layered to showcase its stunning versatility. Order your signed copy of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe. • Hardcover• 175 pages• Includes instructions for stitches, stenciling, garments, appliqué techniques, and more• Abrams, 2012• Ships in 1 - 3 business days *Excluded from all sales and promotions.

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
The third installment from The School of Making™ Studio Book Series presents techniques used to create your own wardrobe of organic cotton clothing. Included in this encyclopedic compilation are dresses, skirts, tops, a wrap, a poncho, a bolero, a hat, and fingerless gloves. Each piece is first featured in its basic form, then with embellishments, and is then mixed, matched, and layered to showcase its stunning versatility. Order your signed copy of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe.
• Hardcover • 175 pages • Includes instructions for stitches, stenciling, garments, appliqué techniques, and more • Abrams, 2012 • Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
*Excluded from all sales and promotions.

The School of Making Alabama Studio Sewing + Designs Book for Hand-Sewing and Hand-Embroidery DIY Projects by Natalie Chanin.

Front cover image of Alabama Studio Sewing and Design by Natalie Chanin.

Alabama Studio Sewing and Design Book with pleated ruffle instructions.

Alabama Studio Sewing and Design Book with couching instructions.

Alabama Studio Sewing and Design book showing how to make the fitted babydoll top.

Book shown open to pages about the tied wrap and babydoll dress patterns. double

Magdalena Stencil

Variegated Stripe Stencil

Sewing Needles

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Fern Panel Tunic Kit

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Magdalena Stencil

Variegated Stripe Stencil

Sewing Needles

In Stock: Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors

In Stock: Measuring Tape

In Stock: Fern Stencil

Fern Panel Tunic Kit

In Stock: Alabama Studio Sewing + Design