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DETAILS Sewing Needles A collection of our favorite hand sewing needles that are ideal for stitching, beading, and embroidery. • Includes 8 assorted milliners 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 milliners 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 3 assorted chenille and 6 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 td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}

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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 milliners 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 milliners 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
 
 
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DETAIL 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:• 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Black, White, Sand, and Baby Blue• 100% organic lightweight cotton jersey in Venetian• 1 spool each of Black, White, Slate, Dogwood, and Navy Button Craft Thread (optional add-on)• 1 spool each of Black, White, Silt, and Baby Blue Embroidery Floss (optional add-on)• 1 pack of Black Armor Beads (optional add-on) Studio Bundle #2:• 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in White, Forest, Ochre, and Camel• 100% organic lightweight cotton jersey in Black• 1 spool each of White, Dogwood, Black, and Sage Button Craft Thread (optional add-on)• 1 spool each of Black, Dogwood, Sage, Ochre Embroidery Floss (optional add-on)• 2 yards of 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Verdant (optional add-on with 20% discount included)

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<meta charset="UTF-8">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: • 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Black, White, Sand, and Baby Blue • 100% organic lightweight cotton jersey in Venetian • 1 spool each of Black, White, Slate, Dogwood, and Navy Button Craft Thread (optional add-on) • 1 spool each of Black, White, Silt, and Baby Blue Embroidery Floss (optional add-on) • 1 pack of Black Armor Beads (optional add-on)
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Studio Bundle #2: • 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in White, Forest, Ochre, and Camel • 100% organic lightweight cotton jersey in Black • 1 spool each of White, Dogwood, Black, and Sage Button Craft Thread (optional add-on) • 1 spool each of Black, Dogwood, Sage, Ochre Embroidery Floss (optional add-on) • 2 yards of 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Verdant  (optional add-on with 20% discount included)
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The School of Making 100% Organic Cotton Jersey and Notion Bundles for DIY Wardrobe

The School of Making 100% Organic Cotton Jersey Bundle for DIY Wardrobe

The School of Making Studio Bundle Assorted Organic Cotton Fabric for Makers

The School of Making Studio Bundle Maker Supplies for DIY Hand-Sewing

The Studio Bundles

Studio Bundle #1 / Bundle Only

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread Bundle + $50

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

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Armour Beads + $14

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

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

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread, Embroidery Floss, and Armour Beads + $86

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread and Embroidery Floss Bundle, Verdant Bundle + $120

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Studio Bundle #2 / Add-On Thread Bundle + $50

Our newly relaunched Swatch of the Month is a monthly subscription program from The School of Making for design explorations and embroidery technique practice and development. It brings together our values of design and craft with 100% organic cotton fabrics, offering you the opportunity to experiment with our techniques and designs as you sew your monthly fabric swatch. Our Swatches and Kits provide pre-cut, pre-stenciled pieces with all of the thread and notions needed to explore design, create a garment, build a wardrobe, and fill everyday life with creativity and making. How It Works At the beginning of each month in 2021, participants will receive a DIY Kit featuring a unique fabric swatch to be sewn using embroidery techniques from The School of Making. Embroidery techniques can found in The School of Making's Studio Book Series. Each kit comes stenciled and ready-to-sew with all of the notions needed to complete the swatch in the curated design choices. We will also be sharing inspiration, our design choices, and options for different techniques in an exclusive monthly newsletter. What You Get 24 Fabric Swatches - Each fabric swatch is a 10" x 16" rectangle of our 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey. Every month, participants will receive two fabric swatches. The top layer fabric will be stenciled; the bottom layer fabric will be un-stenciled. 10 Spools of Button Craft Thread - Utilized throughout all 12 projects, Button Craft Thread is The School of Making's go-to for all hand-sewing projects. It is strong, durable, and long-lasting. 12 Paper Headers - Made from recycled card stock, each header can be labeled and attached to your fabric swatch before organizing into a three-ring binder. What's Next All orders placed from now through 2020 will receive a digital PDF that can be printed and gifted. In January, we’ll ship out our first monthly subscription along with the exclusive newsletter. January’s shipment will include 12 headers, 10 spools of Button Craft Thread, and fabric swatches for January. Each subsequent month’s shipment will include that month’s swatches and any additional notions needed to complete the swatch design and the exclusive newsletter to your inbox. Free domestic ground shipping. Please note that international orders are subject to an additional shipping charge. Our team will contact you after you have made your purchase, or you may contact us at 256-760-1090 or orders@alabamachanin.com to inquire about shipping costs.

Our newly relaunched Swatch of the Month is a monthly subscription program from The School of Making for design explorations and embroidery technique practice and development. It brings together our values of design and craft with 100% organic cotton fabrics, offering you the opportunity to experiment with our techniques and designs as you sew your monthly fabric swatch. Our Swatches and Kits provide pre-cut, pre-stenciled pieces with all of the thread and notions needed to explore design, create a garment, build a wardrobe, and fill everyday life with creativity and making. How It Works At the beginning of each month in 2021, participants will receive a DIY Kit featuring a unique fabric swatch to be sewn using embroidery techniques from The School of Making. Embroidery techniques can found in <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/t/collections/the-school-of-making/studio-books" target="_blank">The School of Making's Studio Book Series</a>. Each kit comes stenciled and ready-to-sew with all of the notions needed to complete the swatch in the curated design choices. We will also be sharing inspiration, our design choices, and options for different techniques in an exclusive monthly newsletter. What You Get 24 Fabric Swatches - Each fabric swatch is a 10" x 16" rectangle of our 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey. Every month, participants will receive two fabric swatches. The top layer fabric will be stenciled; the bottom layer fabric will be un-stenciled. 10 Spools of Button Craft Thread - Utilized throughout all 12 projects, Button Craft Thread is The School of Making's go-to for all hand-sewing projects. It is strong, durable, and long-lasting. 12 Paper Headers - Made from recycled card stock, each header can be labeled and attached to your fabric swatch before organizing into a three-ring binder.
What's Next
All orders placed from now through 2020 will receive a digital PDF that can be printed and gifted. In January, we’ll ship out our first monthly subscription along with the exclusive newsletter. January’s shipment will include 12 headers, 10 spools of Button Craft Thread, and fabric swatches for January. Each subsequent month’s shipment will include that month’s swatches and any additional notions needed to complete the swatch design and the exclusive newsletter to your inbox. Free domestic ground shipping. Please note that international orders are subject to an additional shipping charge. Our team will contact you after you have made your purchase, or you may contact us at 256-760-1090 or orders@alabamachanin.com to inquire about shipping costs.

The School of Making Swatch of the Month Organically Dyed Embroidery Floss in Black, Grey and White

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The School of Making Swatch of the Month Black Bugle Beads for Sewing Projects

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2021 Subscription: One Payment of $900

2021 Monthly Subscription Payments: $75 per month

2021 Subscription: One Payment of $900 + Binder: $26

2021 Monthly Subscription Payments: $75 per month + Binder: $26

Similar to cooking and the act of sharing meals, Kristine Vejar and Adrienne Rodriguez's relationship to textiles is a core tenet of our human experience. Creating textiles cultivates connection, belonging, community, and friendships among people. In the world of textiles, natural dyeing is the closest we come to the act of cooking. Journeys in Natural Dyeing shares the story of Kristine Vejar and Adrienne Rodriguez's travels to four countries--Iceland, Mexico, Japan, and Indonesia--where they visited natural dyers who use locally-sourced dyes to create textiles that evoke beauty, a connection to their environment, and showcase their mastery of skill. This book shares their process of using their own locally-grown dyes and includes recipes and projects to create more than 400 shades of color. In addition, you will learn how to use your own natural environment to create deep, beautiful colors. No matter where you live, creating color naturally is possible.

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DETAILS The perfect accessory for cool weather, our scarf kit comes ready-to-sew with all the fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made from 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey. • Difficulty level: Beginner • Approximately 18” x 72” • Additional techniques: quilting, negative reverse appliqué • Instructions not included; instructions for technique: page 95 of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design KIT CONTENTS • Top layer: Stenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey • Placement Bottom layer: Unstenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey • 1 spool of Button Craft Thread • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample • Organic cotton bag for storage • The School of Making postcards• Allow up to two weeks for delivery

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The perfect accessory for cool weather, our scarf kit comes ready-to-sew with all the fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made from 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey.
• Difficulty level: Beginner • Approximately 18” x 72” • Additional techniques: quilting, negative reverse appliqué • Instructions not included; instructions for technique: page 95 of <a href="http://www.alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?taxon_id=42" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a>
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• Top layer: Stenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey • Placement Bottom layer: Unstenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey • 1 spool of Button Craft Thread • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample • Organic cotton bag for storage • The School of Making postcards • Allow up to two weeks for delivery

The Scarf Kit

Anna's Garden Sand/Sand Tonal Paint

Magdalena White/White Tonal Paint

Bloomers Natural/Natural Tonal Paint

Anna's Garden Sand/Sand Metallic Paint

Magdalena Sand/Sand Tonal Paint

Anna's Garden Ballet/Ballet Tonal Paint

Anna's Garden Peacock/Peacock Tonal Paint

Anna's Garden Navy/Navy Tonal Paint

Bloomers Navy/Navy Tonal Paint

Anna's Garden Forest/Forest Tonal Paint

DETAILS Our 100% cotton Embroidery Floss ships to you wound on a wooden spool and can be used on any of your sewing or embroidery projects. Composition + Care • Embroidery floss is 6 ply, 100% cotton• 75 yards per spool• Made in France

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 Our 100% cotton Embroidery Floss ships to you wound on a wooden spool and can be used on any of your sewing or embroidery projects.
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• Embroidery floss is 6 ply, 100% cotton • 75 yards per spool • Made in France

The School of Making Embroidery Floss in Black, Charcoal, and White on Wooden Spool

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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. 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.

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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. 
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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

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Magdalena Stencil

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Details With an easy fit, front flap pockets, and snap closures, The Cropped Car Jacket can be embroidered for a textured, everyday look or embellished with beads for a statement piece suitable for formal occasions. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread. All kits are made-to-order from 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey.• Difficulty level: Advanced• Approximately 21.25" from shoulder• Instructions for construction: available here• Instructions not included• Allow up to two weeks for delivery 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 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey• Bottom layer: Unstenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey• 1 spool of Button Craft Thread• 6 #7 Snaps• 4 spools of Embroidery Floss to match• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample• Organic cotton bag for storage• The School of Making postcards• Allow two to four weeks for delivery

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