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Details Our Passementerie Swing Skirt has an A-line shape that is fitted through the hips with a gentle flare to the hem. This version of our popular swing skirt utilizes the Passementerie technique to create criss-crossing fabric along the bottom of the skirt. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made-to-order. Learn more about hand-sewing from our Craftsy classes here. 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: Intermediate• Approximately 24” in length• Instructions not included; instructions for construction: page 76 of Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns. Technique instructions on page 112 of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design• Allow up to two weeks for delivery. • Complimentary Customization: Lengthen or shorten sleeves or hemline by up to 3". Add a note at checkout or contact us to learn more.Please note: Always test all embellishments for stretchability as deeply embellished cotton jersey may lose some of its stretch through this process. For garments with ample decorative stitching, beading, or embroidery, we suggest choosing one size larger than your regular size. For specific garment measurements, please call +1.256.760.1090. Kit Contents • Double layer: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• Colors ending in "-SP" are American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton• 16 strips of medium-weight cotton jersey for fabric ropes: 1.5" x 40"• Fold-over Elastic• 2 spools of Button Craft Thread• 1 chalk pencil for marking• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample• Organic cotton bag for storage• The School of Making postcards

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Our Passementerie Swing Skirt has an A-line shape that is fitted through the hips with a gentle flare to the hem. This version of our popular swing skirt utilizes the Passementerie technique to create criss-crossing fabric along the bottom of the skirt. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made-to-order. Learn more about hand-sewing from our Craftsy classes <a href="https://shrsl.com/2qd8e" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633722825440000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHH8xn8x9BwpKSq9ieZk_9DdF5jkA" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/" target="_blank">here</a>.) • Difficulty level: Intermediate • Approximately 24” in length • Instructions not included; instructions for construction: page 76 of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/alabama-studio-sewing-patterns?from=collection:Studio%20Books%20Patterns:studio-books&amp;parent=the-school-of-making" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns</a>. Technique instructions on page 112 of <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> • <meta charset="utf-8">Allow up to two weeks for delivery.   • Complimentary Customization: Lengthen or shorten sleeves or hemline by up to 3". Add a note at checkout or <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact">contact us</a> to learn more. Please note: Always test all embellishments for stretchability as deeply embellished cotton jersey may lose some of its stretch through this process. For garments with ample decorative stitching, beading, or embroidery, we suggest choosing one size larger than your regular size. For specific garment measurements, please call +1.256.760.1090. 
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• Double layer: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Colors ending in "-SP" are American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton • 16 strips of medium-weight cotton jersey for fabric ropes: 1.5" x 40" • Fold-over Elastic • 2 spools of Button Craft Thread • 1 chalk pencil for marking • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample • Organic cotton bag for storage • The School of Making postcards

The School of Making Swing Skirt in Navy with Passementerie Design.

Kit Contents of The School of Making Swing Skirt in Navy with Passementerie Design.

Detail of Passementerie design in Ballet color.

The Passementerie Swing Skirt Kit

XS / Ballet - OG

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S / Ballet - OG

S / Navy - SP

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L / Navy - SP

XL / Ballet - OG

XL / Navy - SP

DETAILS * Contact us to be notified when Black is re-stocked. Designed to help you experiment with color, applique, and stitching, the Studio Bundles are indispensable additions to your home design studio. These curated bundles contain the Fabric Stack – five maker-favorite colors, paired with optional thread, embroidery floss, and fabric add-ons in complementing hues. Pair each 2-yard fabric piece with any style in our pattern library to create your own sustainable, handcrafted wardrobe. Please keep in mind, due to our small batch dyeing process, future colors may vary slightly from the yardage that you receive. If more than two yards are required for your garment, we recommend ordering additional yardage at the same time as the bundle. KIT CONTENTS • Studio Bundle #1: 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Black, Peacock, Earth, Sand, and Ochre• Studio Bundle #2: 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, White, Natural, Camel, and Ballet Studio Bundle #1: Optional Add-Ons:• 3 spools each of Brown, Cream, Black, Dogwood, and Navy Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Peacock, Black, Brunette, and Ashe Embroidery Floss • 2 yards of Limited-Edition Printed Cotton Jersey in ConcreteStudio Bundle #2: Optional Add-Ons:• 3 spools each of White, Cream, Dogwood, Slate, and Navy Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Navy, Slate, Ashe, and Pearl Embroidery Floss • 1 three-ounce jar of Bead Mix in Paloma *Excluded from all sales and promotions.

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* <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact#contact-us" target="_blank">Contact us</a> to be notified when Black is re-stocked.
Designed to help you experiment with color, applique, and stitching, the Studio Bundles are indispensable additions to your home design studio. These curated bundles contain the Fabric Stack – five maker-favorite colors, paired with optional thread, embroidery floss, and fabric add-ons in complementing hues. Pair each 2-yard fabric piece with any style in our pattern library to create your own sustainable, handcrafted wardrobe.
Please keep in mind, due to our small batch dyeing process, future colors may vary slightly from the yardage that you receive. If more than two yards are required for your garment, we recommend ordering additional yardage at the same time as the bundle.
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• Studio Bundle #1: 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Black, Peacock, Earth, Sand, and Ochre <meta charset="utf-8">• Studio Bundle #2: 2 yards each of <meta charset="utf-8">medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, White, Natural, Camel, and Ballet 
Studio Bundle #1: Optional Add-Ons: • 3 spools each of Brown, Cream, Black, Dogwood, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread" target="_blank">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Peacock, Black, Brunette, and Ashe <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss" target="_blank">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 2 yards of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/printed-organic-cotton-jersey-fabric" target="_blank">Limited-Edition Printed Cotton Jersey</a> in Concrete <meta charset="utf-8">Studio Bundle #2: Optional Add-Ons: • 3 spools each of White, Cream, Dogwood, Slate, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread" target="_blank">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Navy, Slate, Ashe, and Pearl <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss" target="_blank">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 1 three-ounce jar of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix" target="_blank">Bead Mix</a> in Paloma  
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The School of Making Studio Bundle featuring 100% Cotton Jersey in Ochre, Sand, Earth, Peacock, and Black Colors.

The School of Making Studio Bundle featuring 100% Cotton Jersey in Ochre, Sand, Earth, Peacock, Black Colors. Also Pictured are Optional Add-Ons of Thread and Embroidery Floss in Matching Colors.

The School of Making Studio Bundle Add-On featuring 100% Cotton Jersey in Printed Concrete, Spools of Embroidery Floss, and Spools of Button Craft Thread.

The Studio Bundles

Studio Bundle #1 / Bundle Only

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Paloma Bead Mix + $21

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Embroidery Floss Bundle + $32

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread Bundle + $40

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread and Embroidery Floss Bundle + $72

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Limited-Edition Printed Cotton Jersey in Magdalena Concrete + $100

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread, Embroidery Floss, and Limited-Edition Printed Cotton Jersey in Magdalena Concrete + $182

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread + Embroidery Floss + Paloma Bead Mix + $93

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Studio Bundle #2 / Add-On Paloma Bead Mix + $21

DETAILS Available in your choice of golden-toned Stork, Lion's Tail, or Epaulette handles, these Gingher Embroidery Scissors are as beautiful as they are functional. Ideal for cutting out and around small areas, these scissors will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. Composition + Care • 3.5" blades • Durable, double-plated chrome over nickel finish • Fitted leather sheath for storage • Made in Italy

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Available in your choice of golden-toned Stork, Lion's Tail, or Epaulette handles, these Gingher Embroidery Scissors are as beautiful as they are functional. Ideal for cutting out and around small areas, these scissors will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit.
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• 3.5" blades • Durable, double-plated chrome over nickel finish • Fitted leather sheath for storage • Made in Italy

The School of Making Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors Gingher 

An assortment of small scissors from The School of Making.

Gingher Epaulette Embroidery Scissors with Leather Sheath.

Gingher Lion's Tail Embroidery Scissors with Gold Handles.

Gingher Stork Embroidery Scissors with Gold Handles.

Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors

3.5" Stork

3.5" Lion's Tail

3.5" Epaulette

Details Indispensable sewing notions, each of our Embroidery Floss Bundles comes with four spools of complementary floss colors which have been curated by the School of Making team. Each spool contains 75 yards of 6 ply, 100% cotton embroidery floss that was made in France. Explore each bundle below. Embroidery floss is 6 ply, 100% cotton 75 yards per spool Made in France Bundle Contents Bundle #1: Apple, Navy, Natural, GoldenrodBundle #2: Forest, Ochre, Sage, DogwoodBundle #3: Natural, Ashe, Apple, BurgundyBundle #4: Navy, Peacock, Slate, Baby BlueBundle #5: Navy, Slate, Ashe, Tea

<h3>Details</h3>
<meta charset="utf-8">Indispensable sewing notions, each of our Embroidery Floss Bundles comes with four spools of complementary floss colors which have been curated by the School of Making team. Each spool contains 75 yards of 6 ply, 100% cotton embroidery floss that was made in France. Explore each bundle below. 
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Bundle #1: Apple, Navy, Natural, Goldenrod Bundle #2: Forest, Ochre, Sage, Dogwood Bundle #3: Natural, Ashe, Apple, Burgundy Bundle #4: Navy, Peacock, Slate, Baby Blue <meta charset="utf-8">Bundle #5: Navy, Slate, Ashe, Tea

The School of Making Embroidery Floss Bundle in soft tan, light gray, slate blue, and navy blue colors.

The School of Making Embroidery Floss Bundle Primary Colored Floss for Embroidery Embellishments

The School of Making Embroidery Floss Bundle for Hand Embroidered DIY Clothing and Making Projects in Shades of Blue

The School of Making Embroidery Floss Bundle Tonal Floss Colors for Embellishing Handmade Garments 

The School of Making Embroidery Floss Bundle Supplies for Hand-Sewing and Hand Embroidered DIY Projects

Embroidery Floss Bundle

Floss Bundle #1

Floss Bundle #2

Floss Bundle #3

Floss Bundle #4

Floss Bundle #5

Details The Ezra Kit is fitted through the bust and waist, slightly flaring out above the hips. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made-to-order. 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: Intermediate • Cropped Ezra Jacket measures approximately 23" from shoulder to hem; Ezra Blazer measures approximately 28" from shoulder to hem. • Instructions not included; instructions for construction: available here • Allow up to two weeks for delivery. Please note, any kits ordered with Black fabric will be shipped in 2-4 weeks. • Complimentary Customization: Lengthen or shorten sleeves or hemline by up to 3". Add a note at checkout or contact us to learn more. Please note: Always test all embellishments for stretchability as deeply embellished cotton jersey may lose some of its stretch through this process. For garments with ample decorative stitching, beading, or embroidery, we suggest choosing one size larger than your regular size. For specific garment measurements, please call +1.256.760.1090. Kit Contents • Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer: Un-stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• Colors ending in "-SP" are American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton • 8 spools of Button Craft Thread • 6 #7 snaps • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample • Organic cotton bag for storage • The School of Making postcards

<h3>Details</h3>
The Ezra Kit is fitted through the bust and waist, slightly flaring out above the hips. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made-to-order. 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://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1633722825440000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHH8xn8x9BwpKSq9ieZk_9DdF5jkA" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/" target="_blank">here</a>.) • Difficulty level: Intermediate • Cropped Ezra Jacket measures approximately 23" from shoulder to hem; Ezra Blazer measures approximately 28" from shoulder to hem. • Instructions not included; instructions for construction: <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0410/6649/6153/files/Ezra_Coat_Pattern_-_DIY_Kit_Instructions_-_The_School_of_Making.pdf?v=1611977939" target="_blank">available here</a> • Allow up to two weeks for delivery. Please note, any kits ordered with Black fabric will be shipped in 2-4 weeks.  • Complimentary Customization: Lengthen or shorten sleeves or hemline by up to 3". Add a note at checkout or <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" data-mce-fragment="1">contact us</a> to learn more.
Please note: Always test all embellishments for stretchability as deeply embellished cotton jersey may lose some of its stretch through this process. For garments with ample decorative stitching, beading, or embroidery, we suggest choosing one size larger than your regular size. For specific garment measurements, please call +1.256.760.1090.
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• Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer: Un-stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Colors ending in "-SP" are American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton • 8 spools of Button Craft Thread • 6 #7 snaps • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample • Organic cotton bag for storage • The School of Making postcards

The School of Making The Ezra Kit DIY Jacket with Collar in Blue with Long Sleeves

The School of Making The Ezra Kit DIY Cropped Jacket Kit for Hand-Sewing

The School of Making The Ezra Kit Jacket with Collar in Blue Made from Organic Cotton with Long Sleeves

The School of Making The Ezra Kit Cropped Jacket Hand-sewn DIY Project for Makers

The School of Making The Ezra Kit Hand-Sewn Cropped Jacket in Black and Navy

The Ezra Kit --- Cropped Ezra Jacket

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