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Fabric + Bundles: 100% Organic Cotton

DETAILS Designed to help you experiment with color, appliqué, and stitching, the Studio Bundles include 20% savings and are indispensable additions to your home design studio. These curated bundles contain two-yard cuts of fabric in 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. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days KIT CONTENTS Studio Bundle #1 Includes:• 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Verdant, Ruby, Wax, and Plum Studio Bundle #2 Includes: • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Plum Optional Add-Ons: Studio Bundle #1:• 3 spools each of Navy, Sage, Red, Burgundy, and Dogwood Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Brunette, Navy, Sage, and Dogwood Embroidery Floss • 1 three-ounce jar of Bead Mix in Disco Studio Bundle #2:• 3 spools each of Cream, Dogwood, Slate, Burgundy, and Navy Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Natural, Ashe, Burgundy, and Navy Embroidery Floss • 1 three-ounce jar of Bead Mix in Disco

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Designed to help you experiment with color, appliqué, and stitching, the Studio Bundles include 20% savings and are indispensable additions to your home design studio. These curated bundles contain two-yard cuts of fabric in 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.
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days
 
<h3>KIT CONTENTS</h3>
 
Studio Bundle #1 Includes: • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Verdant, Ruby, Wax, and Plum 
Studio Bundle #2 Includes:  • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Plum
 Optional Add-Ons: 
Studio Bundle #1: • 3 spools each of Navy, Sage, Red, Burgundy, and Dogwood <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Brunette, Navy, Sage, and Dogwood <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 1 three-ounce jar of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix">Bead Mix</a> in Disco 
Studio Bundle #2: • 3 spools each of Cream, Dogwood, Slate, Burgundy, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Natural, Ashe, Burgundy, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 1 three-ounce jar of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix">Bead Mix</a> in Disco

Studio bundle with navy, verdant, ruby, wax, and plum fabric.

Studio bundle with navy, peacock, sand, natural, and plum fabric.

Colorblock A-Line Dress in Navy, White, and Peacock

Marie Fabric Swatch with Star in Navy, Peacock, White, Verdant, and Plum

double Studio bundle with navy, verdant, ruby, wax, and plum fabric.

Studio Bundles

Studio Bundle #1 / Bundle Only

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Disco Bead Mix + $27.20

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Embroidery Floss Bundle + $40

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread Bundle + $48

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread and Embroidery Floss Bundle + $84

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread + Embroidery Floss + Disco Bead Mix + $115.20

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Studio Bundle #2 / Add-On Disco Bead Mix + $27.20

Studio Bundle #2 / Add-On Embroidery Floss Bundle + $40

Studio Bundle #2 / Add-On Thread Bundle + $48

Details The Car Jacket offers an oversized fit with drop shoulders and snap closures. This modified version shortens the length and eliminates the collar and pockets. The kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. The pre-cut fabric pieces are hand-painted with the Tony design on the top layer. 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. • Difficulty level: Advanced• Measures approximately 26" in length• Instructions for construction are available here; additional instructions for modifications are available here.• Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué (technique instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design)• Ships in 1-4 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: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• 9 spools of Button Craft Thread• 6 #7 Snaps• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample As part of our zero-waste Scrap Project, this kit includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process.

The Tony Modified Car Jacket in Navy/Navy.

Fabric swatch featuring the Tony design in Navy reverse appliqué.

Detail of The Tony Modified Car Jacket in Navy/Navy.

Limited Edition: Tony Modified Car Jacket Kit

XS / Wax/Wax - OG

XS / Verdant/Verdant - OG

XS / Ruby/Ruby - OG

XS / Plum/Plum - SP

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S / Wax/Wax - OG

S / Verdant/Verdant - OG

S / Ruby/Ruby - OG

S / Plum/Plum - SP

Details The 100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit includes a stenciled top layer and unstenciled backing layer that measure 22” x 54”. Use the included fabric as-is to make a poncho; cut in half lengthwise and stitch together to create a scarf measuring 11” x 108”; or, cut the fabric into a set of six 18” x 22” placemats. This kit comes in our limited-edition Wax and Natural colorway and is ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need to get started. 100 Days of Sewing is a community-led project designed to explore craft and creativity through a variety of embroidery techniques. Join The School of Making Club for free to participate in the project, led by collaborators Sunne Meyer, Kelley Dew, and Jeneane Whyte. This kit is perfect for experimenting with different embroidery and embellishment techniques. The goal is to complete 3-5 shapes per day to have a finished project in 100 days. • Difficulty level: Beginner• Project measures 22” in width, 54” in length• Instructions for poncho construction are available here • Instructions for constructing a scarf or placemats are not required as these styles are sewn together using embroidery techniques only.• Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué; technique instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design• Ships in 1-3 business days Kit Contents • Top layer: All-over stenciled organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Wax• Bottom layer: Unstenciled organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Natural• Button Craft Thread in Cream• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample• Organic cotton canvas bag and ribbon for storage

<h3>Details</h3>
The 100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit includes a stenciled top layer and unstenciled backing layer that measure 22” x 54”. Use the included fabric as-is to make a poncho; cut in half lengthwise and stitch together to create a scarf measuring 11” x 108”; or, cut the fabric into a set of six 18” x 22” placemats. This kit comes in our limited-edition Wax and Natural colorway and is ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need to get started.
100 Days of Sewing is a community-led project designed to explore craft and creativity through a variety of embroidery techniques. <a href="https://the-school-of-making.mn.co/landing" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Join The School of Making Club for free</a> to participate in the project, led by collaborators Sunne Meyer, Kelley Dew, and Jeneane Whyte. This kit is perfect for experimenting with different embroidery and embellishment techniques. The goal is to complete 3-5 shapes per day to have a finished project in 100 days.
• Difficulty level: Beginner • Project measures 22” in width, 54” in length <meta charset="utf-8">• Instructions for poncho construction are available <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/Poncho_DIY_Kit_Instructions_-_The_School_of_Making.pdf?v=1728676053" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>  <meta charset="utf-8">• Instructions for constructing a scarf or placemats are not required as these styles are sewn together using embroidery techniques only. • Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué; technique instructions can be found in <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a> • Ships in 1-3 business days
<h3>Kit Contents</h3>
• Top layer: All-over stenciled organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Wax • Bottom layer: Unstenciled <meta charset="utf-8">organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Natural • Button Craft Thread in Cream • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample <meta charset="utf-8">• Organic cotton canvas bag and ribbon for storage

100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit in Wax and Beige.

Detail of fabric sewn in reverse appliqué in Wax/Beige Anna's Garden.

100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit

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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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Details The Maggie Top has a high crew neckline and is fitted across the bust. It features two front panels that snap in the back, and two back panels that wrap and tie in the front. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. The pre-cut fabric pieces are hand-painted with the Tony design on the top layer. 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. • Difficulty level: Intermediate• Approximately 23" from shoulder• Instructions for construction: available here• Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué (technique instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design)• Ships in 1-4 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: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• 4 spools of Button Craft Thread• 8 pieces of Rib Binding• 1 #4 Snap• 2 ties• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample As part of our zero-waste Scrap Project, this kit includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process.

The Maggie Top with Tony reverse applique in Verdant on Verdant.

Detail of the Maggie Top with Tony reverse appliqué in Verdant on Verdant.

Fabric swatch with Tony reverse appliqué in Navy on Navy.

Limited Edition: Tony Maggie Top Kit

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.

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
 <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

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Limited Edition: Tony Modified Car Jacket Kit

100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit

Limited Edition: Ruby Fabric

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Limited Edition: Tony Maggie Top Kit

Tessellation Painted Fabric

Ollie Top Fabric Bundle

Tony Painted Fabric

Modified Car Jacket Bundle

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Limited Edition: Tessellation Crop Pant Kit

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Abstract Polka Dot Top Kit

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Limited Edition: Stripe Swing Skirt Kit

Limited Edition: Verdant Fabric

Limited Edition: Stripe Scarf Kit

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Limited Edition: Stripe T-Shirt Top Kit

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Cotton Jersey: 100% Organic or Extra-Long Staple

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Anna's Garden Painted Fabric

Alabama Chanin Fabric + Bundles Page

Fabric + Bundles:100% Organic Cotton

Studio Bundles

Limited Edition: Tony Modified Car Jacket Kit

100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit

Limited Edition: Ruby Fabric

Limited Edition: Tony Maggie Top Kit

Tessellation Painted Fabric

Ollie Top Fabric Bundle

Tony Painted Fabric

Modified Car Jacket Bundle

Limited Edition: Tessellation Crop Pant Kit

Abstract Polka Dot Top Kit

Limited Edition: Stripe Swing Skirt Kit

Limited Edition: Verdant Fabric

Limited Edition: Stripe Scarf Kit

Limited Edition: Stripe T-Shirt Top Kit

Wrap Dress Bundle

Limited Edition: Crop Pant Kit

Cotton Jersey: 100% Organic or Extra-Long Staple

Asymmetrical Peacoat Bundle

Marie Painted Fabric

Limited Edition: Stripe Frances Dress Kit

Limited Edition: Stripe Poncho Kit

Limited Edition: Ruby Ezra Coat Kit

Anna's Garden Painted Fabric

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