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Details Explore embroidery techniques and practice stitching with the Sample Swatch Kit. Each fabric swatch features techniques and stencil designs from Alabama Studio Sewing + Design, which offers an encyclopedic view of our embellishment techniques. The swatches come stenciled and ready-to-sew with all of the notions needed to complete the swatch in the featured design choices.Please scroll down to the carousel below for images and more information on each swatch. Kit Contents • Two 10” x 16” fabric swatches: the top layer is stenciled and the bottom layer is un-stenciled• Thread and any additional notions needed to complete the swatch design (needles and other tools not included)• Technique instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design (not included)

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Explore embroidery techniques and practice stitching with the Sample Swatch Kit. Each fabric swatch features techniques and stencil designs from <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a>, which offers an encyclopedic view of our embellishment techniques. The swatches come stenciled and ready-to-sew with all of the notions needed to complete the swatch in the featured design choices. Please scroll down to the carousel below for images and more information on each swatch. 
<h3>Kit Contents</h3>
 • Two 10” x 16” fabric swatches: the top layer is stenciled and the bottom layer is un-stenciled • Thread and any additional notions needed to complete the swatch design (needles and other tools not included) • Technique instructions can be found in <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a> (not included)

A stenciled fabric swatch and a spool of thread.

Fabric swatch featuring the Bloomers stencil in Navy negative reverse appliqué.

Fabric swatch featuring the Bloomers stencil in Navy negative reverse appliqué. double

Sample Swatch Kit

Bloomers Natural/Natural

Anna's Garden Sand/Natural

Anna's Garden Sand/Sand - Tonal

Anna's Garden Sand/Sand - Metallic

Magdalena Sand/Sand

Abstract Ballet/Natural

Tony Ballet/Ballet

Abstract Verdant/Sand

Anna’s Garden Verdant/Verdant

Magdalena Verdant/Verdant

DETAILS Our Starter Poncho is a versatile cover-up and a great layering piece. This kit is perfect as a beginner project and comes ready-to-sew with all the fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made to order from 100% medium-weight cotton jersey. Please note that the appliquéd design is featured only on a front section of the poncho. The remaining area of the garment is not embellished. 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: Beginner• Standard is 24” in length and 38” to point• Oversized is 27" in length and 39" to point• Instructions for construction are available here • Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué; instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design• Allow up to two weeks for delivery. KIT CONTENTS • Top layer for placement appliqué: Stenciled 100% medium-weight cotton jersey• Bottom layer: Un-stenciled 100% medium-weight cotton jersey• 2 spool of Button Craft Thread• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Our Starter Poncho is a versatile cover-up and a great layering piece. This kit is perfect as a beginner project and comes ready-to-sew with all the fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made to order from 100% medium-weight cotton jersey. 
Please note that the appliquéd design is featured only on a front section of the poncho. The remaining area of the garment is not embellished. 
<meta charset="utf-8">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 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" href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2021/06/supply-chain-and-supima-cotton/">here</a>.) • Difficulty level: Beginner <meta charset="utf-8">• Standard is 24” in length and 38” to point <meta charset="utf-8">• Oversized is 27" in length and 39" to point <meta charset="utf-8">• Instructions for construction are available <a rel="noopener" href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/Poncho_DIY_Kit_Instructions_-_The_School_of_Making.pdf?v=1728676053" target="_blank">here</a>  <meta charset="utf-8">• Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué; instructions can be found in <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a><a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?taxon_id=42"> </a><meta charset="utf-8">• Allow up to two weeks for delivery. 
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• Top layer for placement appliqué: Stenciled 100% medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer: Un-stenciled 100% medium-weight cotton jersey • 2 spool of Button Craft Thread • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

The Starter Poncho in Verdant and Sand with Abstract stencil.

Starter Poncho Kit

Standard / Bloomers Natural/Natural - OG

Standard / Anna's Garden Sand/Natural - OG

Standard / Anna's Garden Sand/Sand - OG

Standard / Magdalena Sand/Sand - OG

Standard / Abstract Ballet/Natural - OG

Standard / Tony Ballet/Ballet - OG

Standard / Abstract Verdant/Sand - OG

Standard / Anna's Garden Verdant/Verdant - OG

Standard / Magdalena Verdant/Verdant - OG

Standard / Magdalena Peacock/Peacock - OG

DETAILS The Essential Start Kit is great for beginner hand-sewers. This kit includes all of the essentials sewing materials and supplies needed to practice The School of Making hand-sewing techniques. Kit Includes:• 1 10x16 Stenciled Swatch• 1 10x16 Basic Swatch• 5" Scissors• 1 oz of a Disco Bead Mix • 3 Needles (Sewing, Beading, Embroidery)• 1 spool of coordinating Button Craft Thread• 1 spool of coordinating Embroidery Floss • 10 Glasshead Pins Natural Beads: DiscoFloss: NaturalThread: CreamBeigeBeads: DiscoFloss: NaturalThread: CreamSandBeads: DiscoFloss: NaturalThread: CreamBalletBeads: DiscoFloss: PearlThread: Dogwood Verdant Beads: DiscoFloss: DogwoodThread: Dogwood Peacock Beads: DiscoFloss: PeacockThread: Navy PlumBeads: DiscoFloss: BurgundyThread: Burgundy Navy Beads: DiscoFloss: CharcoalThread: Navy BlackBeads: DiscoFloss: CharcoalThread: Black

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
The Essential Start Kit is great for beginner hand-sewers. This kit includes all of the essentials sewing materials and supplies needed to practice The School of Making hand-sewing techniques. 
Kit Includes: • 1 <meta charset="utf-8">10x16 Stenciled Swatch • 1 <meta charset="utf-8">10x16 Basic Swatch • 5" Scissors • <meta charset="utf-8">1 oz of a Disco Bead Mix  <meta charset="utf-8">• <meta charset="utf-8"> 3 Needles (Sewing, Beading, Embroidery) • 1 spool of coordinating Button Craft Thread <meta charset="utf-8">• <meta charset="utf-8">1 spool of <meta charset="utf-8">coordinating Embroidery Floss  <meta charset="utf-8">• <meta charset="utf-8">10 Glasshead Pins <meta charset="utf-8"> Natural  <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Natural Thread: Cream Beige <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Natural Thread: Cream Sand <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Natural Thread: Cream Ballet <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Pearl Thread: Dogwood <meta charset="utf-8"> Verdant  <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Dogwood Thread: Dogwood <meta charset="utf-8"> Peacock  <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Peacock Thread: Navy <meta charset="utf-8"> Plum <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Burgundy Thread: Burgundy <meta charset="utf-8"> Navy  <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Charcoal Thread: Navy <meta charset="utf-8"> Black <meta charset="utf-8">Beads: Disco Floss: Charcoal Thread: Black

Essential Starter Kit

Natural / Tonal

Natural / Metallic

Beige / Tonal

Beige / Metallic

Sand / Tonal

Sand / Metallic

Ballet / Tonal

Ballet / Metallic

Verdant / Tonal

Verdant / Metallic

Details Our T-Shirt Top has the option for cap or short sleeves, is longer than a standard T-shirt, and is fitted through the bust and waist. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made-to-order from 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey.• Difficulty level: Beginner• Approximately 26" from shoulder• Instructions not included; instructions for construction: page 48 of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design Please note: As this design features a snug fit, we recommend choosing one size larger than your regular size. For specific garment measurements, or if you need help with sizing, please contact us. Kit Contents • Top layer: Stenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey• Bottom layer for placement: Unstenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey• 2 spools of Button Craft Thread• 1 piece of Rib Binding• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

<h3>Details</h3>
Our T-Shirt Top has the option for cap or short sleeves, is longer than a standard T-shirt, and is fitted through the bust and waist. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. All kits are made-to-order from 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey. • Difficulty level: Beginner • Approximately 26" from shoulder • Instructions not included; instructions for construction: page 48 of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?taxon_id=42" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?taxon_id=42">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a> 
Please note: As this design features a snug fit, we recommend choosing one size larger than your regular size. For specific garment measurements, or if you need help with sizing, please <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact">contact us</a>.
<h3>Kit Contents</h3>
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• Top layer: Stenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer for placement: Unstenciled 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey <meta charset="utf-8">• 2 spools of Button Craft Thread • 1 piece of Rib Binding • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

T-Shirt Top Kit

XS / Bloomers Natural/Natural

XS / Anna's Garden Sand/Natural

XS / Anna's Garden Sand/Sand

XS / Magdalena Sand/Sand

XS / Abstract Ballet/Natural

XS / Tony Ballet/Ballet

XS / Magdalena Peacock/Peacock

XS / Abstract Peacock/Navy

XS / Bloomers Plum/Black

XS / Bloomers Navy/Navy

DETAILS The Starter Swatch Kit is great for beginner hand-sewers to practice multiple techniques from The School of Making. This kit includes all 10 color options from The School of Making. Choose tonal or metallic paint and thread color for your Starter Swatches. Kit Includes:• 10 Basic 5x5 Swatches• 10 Stenciled 5x5 Swatches• 3 pack of Button Craft Thread• 10 Assorted Sewing Needles

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
The Starter Swatch Kit is great for beginner hand-sewers to practice multiple techniques from The School of Making. This kit includes all 10 color options from The School of Making. Choose tonal or metallic paint and thread color for your Starter Swatches. 
Kit Includes: • <meta charset="utf-8">10 Basic 5x5 Swatches • <meta charset="utf-8">10 Stenciled 5x5 Swatches • <meta charset="utf-8">3 pack of Button Craft Thread • 10 Assorted <meta charset="utf-8">Sewing Needles

Starter Swatch Kit

White / Tonal

White / Metallic

Cream / Tonal

Cream / Metallic

Dogwood / Tonal

Dogwood / Metallic

Sage / Tonal

Sage / Metallic

Forest / Tonal

Forest / Metallic

DETAILS *Excluded from all sales and promotions. The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery —from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making by Natalie Chanin is a comprehensive guide to hand-stitching and embroidery. This book focuses solely on the stitches themselves rather than projects or garments. It takes embroidery stitches and breaks them down into different geometric grid systems that make learning even seemingly elaborate stitches as easy as child’s play. The Geometry of Hand-Sewing presents this breakthrough method and features illustrated instructions for more than 100 stitches—from the most basic straight and chain to the more fanciful feather and herringbone—photos of both right and wrong sides; and guidelines for modifying stitches to further increase one’s repertoire. To simplify learning, the book also includes two plastic stitching cards die-cut with the grids on which every stitch in the book is based. These reusable cards can be stitched through for practicing or used as stencils for transferring grids to fabric. To create projects in this book, a section of our Variegated Stripe stencil is used. The artwork can be photocopied from the book, hand-drawn using a ruler, or downloaded here. • 144 pages• Paperback• 9 x 11 inches• Abrams, 2017• Ships in 7-14 business days INSTALLMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Instruction for more than 100 embroidery stitches • Plastic stitching cards die-cut with the 7 grids shown in the book • Labeled illustrations of each stitch for both left- and right-handed stitching • Photographs of both the front and back of each stitch *Excluded from all sales and promotions.

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<meta charset="utf-8">*Excluded from all sales and promotions.
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery <meta charset="utf-8"> —from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making by Natalie Chanin is a comprehensive guide to hand-stitching and embroidery. This book focuses solely on the stitches themselves rather than projects or garments. It takes embroidery stitches and breaks them down into different geometric grid systems that make learning even seemingly elaborate stitches as easy as child’s play.
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing presents this breakthrough method and features illustrated instructions for more than 100 stitches—from the most basic straight and chain to the more fanciful feather and herringbone—photos of both right and wrong sides; and guidelines for modifying stitches to further increase one’s repertoire. To simplify learning, the book also includes two plastic stitching cards die-cut with the grids on which every stitch in the book is based. These reusable cards can be stitched through for practicing or used as stencils for transferring grids to fabric.
To create projects in this book, a section of our Variegated Stripe stencil is used. The artwork can be photocopied from the book, hand-drawn using a ruler, or downloaded <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/The_School_of_Making_-_Variegated_Stripe_-_Stencil_Artwork_Cropped.jpg?v=1666212676" target="_blank">here</a>.
 • 144 pages • Paperback • 9 x 11 inches • Abrams, 2017 <meta charset="utf-8">• Ships in 7-14 business days 
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• Instruction for more than 100 embroidery stitches • Plastic stitching cards die-cut with the 7 grids shown in the book • Labeled illustrations of each stitch for both left- and right-handed stitching • Photographs of both the front and back of each stitch 
*Excluded from all sales and promotions.

The School of Making The Geometry of Hand-Sewing Book Cover by Natalie Chanin.

The School of Making The Geometry of Hand Sewing Book for Hand-Stitching and Hand-Embroidery DIY Projects by Natalie Chanin.

The School of Making Button Craft Thread sewing techniques.

double image of the geometry of hand sewing with pages showing the stitches.

The Geometry of Hand-Sewing

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The Geometry of Hand-Sewing

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