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Explore tools and materials to inspire and create your next project. Our curated selection of notions, tools, and stencils are chosen with makers in mind. Use these products in tandem with our DIY Sewing Kits and Studio Book Series.

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DETAILS This fabric is hand-painted in our Tessellation design on medium-weight jersey fabric. Use the fabric alone as a single-layer design, or pair it with an un-painted backing layer for reverse appliqué and negative reverse appliqué techniques. Colors are named to indicate cotton stock: Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina through our partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. A premium cotton that makes up less than 1% of the international cotton supply, Supima® is celebrated for its softness, color retention, and unmatched strength, due to the nature of its extra-long staple fibers. There are roughly 500 family-owned farms across California, Texas, and Arizona, and New Mexico that specialize in growing this unique cotton. *Please note, due to the hand-painted nature of this fabric, the maximum full-yard cut is 4 yards. If you order more than 4 yards, please be aware that you will receive multiple cuts. If you would like the fabric divided in a particular way, leave a note in the "shipping instructions" field at checkout or give us a call at 256-760-1090.• Sold in half-yard or whole-yard cuts• 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard• 100% organic or Supima® cotton• Dye lots may vary slightly• Fabric is pre-washed• Made in the USA• Ships in 7 - 10 business days• Contact us to help determine how much fabric you will need for your project *Excluded from all sales and promotions.

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 <meta charset="utf-8">This fabric is hand-painted in our Tessellation design on medium-weight jersey fabric. Use the fabric alone as a single-layer design, or pair it with an un-painted backing layer for reverse appliqué and negative reverse appliqué techniques.
Colors are named to indicate cotton stock:
Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina through our partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality.
Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. A premium cotton that makes up less than 1% of the international cotton supply, Supima® is celebrated for its softness, color retention, and unmatched strength, due to the nature of its extra-long staple fibers. There are roughly 500 family-owned farms across California, Texas, and Arizona, and New Mexico that specialize in growing this unique cotton.
*Please note, due to the hand-painted nature of this fabric, the maximum full-yard cut is 4 yards. If you order more than 4 yards, please be aware that you will receive multiple cuts. If you would like the fabric divided in a particular way, leave a note in the "shipping instructions" field at checkout or give us a call at 256-760-1090. • Sold in half-yard or whole-yard cuts • 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard <meta charset="utf-8">• 100% organic or Supima® cotton • Dye lots may vary slightly <meta charset="utf-8">• Fabric is pre-washed • Made in the USA • Ships in 7 - 10 business days • Contact us to help determine how much fabric you will need for your project
<meta charset="utf-8">*Excluded from all sales and promotions.

Wax fabric painted with the Tessellation design in white paint. Fabric is shown folded.

Wax fabric painted with the Tessellation design in white paint. Fabric is shown unfolded.

The Tessellation Crop Pant made with painted fabric in wax.

Wax fabric painted with the Tessellation design in white paint. Fabric is shown folded. double

Tessellation Painted Fabric

1/2 Yard / Natural - OG

1/2 Yard / Wax - OG

1/2 Yard / Verdant - OG

1/2 Yard / Ruby - OG

1/2 Yard / Peacock - OG

1/2 Yard / Plum - SP

1/2 Yard / Navy - OG

1/2 Yard / Black - OG

1 Yard / Natural - OG

1 Yard / Wax - OG

Details Cotton fabric has been at the heart of our business for over two decades. In response to shifts in supply chain, an ever evolving ecosystem, we have collaborated with growers at Supima®, an American-grown, extra-long staple cotton, in addition to our ongoing partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative. Maintaining the "hyper-local" supply chain as much as possible for our medium-weight cotton jersey is the result of years of work aimed at providing responsibility, sustainability, and transparency. Colors are named to indicate cotton stock: Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. A premium cotton that makes up less than 1% of the international cotton supply, Supima® is celebrated for its softness, color retention, and unmatched strength, due to the nature of its extra-long staple fibers. There are roughly 500 family-owned farms across California, Texas, and Arizona, and New Mexico that specialize in growing this unique cotton. Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina through our partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality. Learn more about updates to our supply chain here. Fabric is available in half-yard or whole-yard cuts. Please note that the amount ordered will be cut in one continuous length. • Sold in half-yard or whole-yard cuts• Domestic 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey: 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard• Extra-Long Staple Supima® Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey: 59.5" wide; approximately 10 ounces per linear yard• Dye lots may vary slightly• Fabric is unwashed• Call us at 1-256-760-1090 for help determining quantity needed to complete a project• Ships in 1 - 3 business days

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Cotton fabric has been at the heart of our business for over two decades. In response to shifts in supply chain, an ever evolving ecosystem, we have collaborated with growers at Supima®, an American-grown, extra-long staple cotton, in addition to our ongoing partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative. Maintaining the "hyper-local" supply chain as much as possible for our medium-weight cotton jersey is the result of years of work aimed at providing responsibility, sustainability, and transparency.
Colors are named to indicate cotton stock:
Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. A premium cotton that makes up less than 1% of the international cotton supply, Supima® is celebrated for its softness, color retention, and unmatched strength, due to the nature of its extra-long staple fibers. There are roughly 500 family-owned farms across California, Texas, and Arizona, and New Mexico that specialize in growing this unique cotton.
Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina through our partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality.
Learn more about updates to our supply chain <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/supply-chain">here</a>.
Fabric is available in half-yard or whole-yard cuts. Please note that the amount ordered will be cut in one continuous length.
<meta charset="utf-8">• Sold in half-yard or whole-yard cuts • Domestic 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey: 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard • Extra-Long Staple Supima® Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey: 59.5" wide; approximately 10 ounces per linear yard • Dye lots may vary slightly • Fabric is unwashed • Call us at 1-256-760-1090 for help determining quantity needed to complete a project • Ships in 1 - 3 business days

Folded fabric yardage in peacock, plum, navy, and black.

The School of Making 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey Fabric. double

Cotton Jersey: 100% Organic or Extra-Long Staple

1/2 Yard / Beige - SP

1/2 Yard / Sand - OG

1 Yard / Beige - SP

The Abstract Digital Stencil features a geometric design and measures 31.1" X 27.4”. This PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on either letter or 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 Abstract stencil shown in black on a grey background.

The School of Making DIY kit contents of the Car Coat in navy with Abstract design. Features pre-cut fabric and notions.

The School of Making fabric swatch in ballet and white with Abstract stencil design.

double The School of Making Abstract stencil shown in black on a grey background.

Abstract Digital Stencil

Digital - U.S. Letter

Digital - A4

Details The Verdant Color Palette Bundle pairs a limited-edition colorway with coordinating notions for construction and embroidery exploration. Bundle includes:• Two yards of Verdant fabric• Four spools of Embroidery Floss in Navy, Forest, Silt, and Sage• Three spools of Button Craft Thread in Sage• Ships in 1 - 3 business days FABRIC The fabric is crafted from 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality. • 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey• 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard• Dye lots may vary slightly• Sold in whole yard cuts• Fabric is unwashed• Made in the United States EMBROIDERY FLOSS 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss wound on a wooden spool, perfect for adding embroidered embellishments to projects.• Embroidery floss is 6 ply, 100% cotton• 75 yards per spool• Made in France BUTTON CRAFT THREAD The strength of our Button Craft Thread makes it an ideal choice for any of your hand-sewing projects. • 75 yards per spool• 74% polyester/26% cotton• Made in Mexico

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The Verdant Color Palette Bundle pairs a limited-edition colorway with coordinating notions for construction and embroidery exploration. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Bundle includes: • Two yards of <meta charset="utf-8">Verdant fabric • Four spools of Embroidery Floss in Navy, Forest, Silt, and Sage • Three spools of Button Craft Thread in Sage • Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
 
FABRIC
The fabric is crafted from 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality.
• 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey <meta charset="utf-8">• 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard • Dye lots may vary slightly • Sold in whole yard cuts • Fabric is unwashed <meta charset="utf-8">• Made in the United States 
 
EMBROIDERY FLOSS
100% Cotton Embroidery Floss wound on a wooden spool, perfect for adding embroidered embellishments to projects. • Embroidery floss is 6 ply, 100% cotton • 75 yards per spool • Made in France
 
BUTTON CRAFT THREAD
The strength of our Button Craft Thread makes it an ideal choice for any of your hand-sewing projects.  • 75 yards per spool • 74% polyester/26% cotton • Made in Mexico

Verdant fabric along with sage thread and four spools of embroidery floss.

Embroidery Floss in Forest, Navy, Sage, and Dogwood.

Verdant Color Palette Bundle

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The Marie Stencil artwork is a large, undulating pattern that measures 28.1" x 25.3”. The PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on letter or 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 Marie Stencil Victoria Floral Stencil Design for Hand-Painted Clothing Projects.

Swatch featuring the Marie stencil in black on black.

Swing skirt with Marie stencil in White on Natural.

Marie Digital Stencil

Details Cotton has been at the heart of our business for over two decades. Our ongoing partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative helps us maintain the "hyper-local" supply chain for our medium-weight cotton jersey. It is the result of years of work aimed at providing responsibility, sustainability, transparency, and an end-product that is produced entirely in the United States.This fabric is crafted from 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality. Fabric is available in half-yard or whole-yard cuts. Please note that the amount ordered will be cut in one continuous length. • Sold in half-yard or whole-yard cuts• Domestic 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey• 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard• Dye lots may vary slightly• Fabric is unwashed and unstenciled; images are for illustrative purposes only• Ships in 1 - 3 business days• Call us at 1-256-760-1090 for help determining quantity needed to complete a project

<h3>Details</h3>
Cotton has been at the heart of our business for over two decades. Our ongoing partnership with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative helps us maintain the "hyper-local" supply chain for our medium-weight cotton jersey. It is the result of years of work aimed at providing responsibility, sustainability, transparency, and an end-product that is produced entirely in the United States. This fabric is crafted from 100% organic cotton that is grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina. Since 2004, we have had the privilege of working with certified organic growers in Texas to cultivate organic cotton fabrics, beloved for their soft hand and lasting quality. 
Fabric is available in half-yard or whole-yard cuts. Please note that the amount ordered will be cut in one continuous length.
• Sold in half-yard or whole-yard cuts • Domestic 100% Organic Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey <meta charset="utf-8">• 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard • Dye lots may vary slightly • Fabric is unwashed and unstenciled; images are for illustrative purposes only <meta charset="utf-8">• Ships in 1 - 3 business days • Call us at 1-256-760-1090 for help determining quantity needed to complete a project

Ruby fabric swatch with Anna's Garden reverse appliqué.

The A-Line Dress in Ruby with Magdalena appliqué.

Limited Edition: Ruby Fabric

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The Anna's Garden Stencil measures 18.5" x 23.3" and features an all-over floral design. This PDF includes a full-scale version that can be printed at a local copy shop and a tiled version that will print on U.S. letter 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 Flora Stencil Design for Hand-Painted Clothing Projects.

The School of Making fabric swatch in pewter with Anna’s Garden Stencil.

The School of Making DIY kit contents of the Cropped Car Jacket in Sand with Anna’s Garden design. Features pre-cut fabric and notions.

Anna's Garden Digital Stencil

Details Add a fresh detail to your next sewing project with our curated mixes of Bugle Beads, Chop Beads, and Sequins. These mixes are perfect for projects related to The Geometry of Hand-Sewing. Beads are shipped in two ways: a glass jar with lid for easy storage and display, or a refill option in a kraft paper bag. Take a closer look in our carousel below. • Jar and bag are both approximately 3 ounces• Each mix varies with sequins, bugle, chop, and seed beads• Beads made of glass; sequins made of plastic• Made in the Czech Republic• Ships in 1 - 3 business days

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Add a fresh detail to your next sewing project with our curated mixes of Bugle Beads, Chop Beads, and Sequins. These mixes are perfect for projects related to <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-geometry-of-hand-sewing-natalie-chanin?taxon_id=42" target="_blank">The Geometry of Hand-Sewing</a>. <meta charset="utf-8">Beads are shipped in two ways: a glass jar with lid for easy storage and display, or a refill option in a kraft paper bag. Take a closer look in our carousel below.
• Jar and bag are both approximately 3 ounces • Each mix varies with sequins, bugle, chop, and seed beads • Beads made of glass; sequins made of plastic • Made in the Czech Republic • Ships in 1 - 3 business days

A glass jar filled with assorted gold and clear beads and sequins.

Burlesque bead mix featuring beads and sequins in red, gold, and brown.

Bead Mix

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Abstract Digital Stencil

Verdant Color Palette Bundle

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Anna's Garden Digital Stencil

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