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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)• Allow 7 - 10 business days for delivery

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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. 
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 • 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) • Allow 7 - 10 business days for delivery

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 2 - 3 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

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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/" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a><a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?taxon_id=42"> </a>• Allow 2 - 3 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 *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 1 - 3 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 • Ships in 1 - 3 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 
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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.

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DETAILS The Poncho is a versatile cover-up and a great layering piece. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all the fabric and thread you will need. As part of our zero-waste Scrap Project, it also includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process. All kits made to order. Add an organic cotton kit bag for storage or gifting. • 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 2 - 3 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. KIT CONTENTS • Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• Bottom layer: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• 5 spools of Button Craft Thread• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

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The Poncho is a versatile cover-up and a great layering piece. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all the fabric and thread you will need. <meta charset="utf-8">As part of our zero-waste <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/journal/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project">Scrap Project</a>, it also includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process. All kits made to order. <meta charset="utf-8">Add an <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/canvas-kit-bag" target="_blank">organic cotton kit bag</a> for storage or gifting.
• Difficulty level: Beginner • Standard is 24” in length and 38” to point <meta charset="utf-8">• Oversized is 27" in length and 39" to point • Instructions for 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">• Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué; instructions can be found in <a rel="noopener" href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a> • Allow 2 - 3 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" target="_blank">contact us</a> to learn more. 
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• Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • 5 spools of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread?taxon_id=41" target="_self">Button Craft Thread</a> • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

The School of Making Poncho in navy with Tony design made from 100% organic cotton.

The School of Making DIY kit contents of the Poncho in ballet with Tony stencil design. Features pre-cut fabric and notions.

The School of Making The Poncho Kit Hand-Sewn with Floral Pattern and Metallic Textile Paint.

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Poncho Kit

Standard / Bloomers Natural/Natural

Standard / Anna's Garden Sand/Natural

Standard / Anna's Garden Sand/Sand

Standard / Magdalena Sand/Sand

Standard / Tony Ballet/Ballet

Standard / Abstract Ballet/Natural

Standard / Abstract Verdant/Sand

Standard / Anna’s Garden Verdant/Verdant

Standard / Magdalena Verdant/Verdant

Standard / Abstract Peacock/Navy

Details Our Swing Skirt has an A-line shape, is fitted through the hips, and flares at the bottom. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. As part of our zero-waste Scrap Project, it also includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process. All kits are made-to-order. Add an organic cotton kit bag for storage or gifting. Learn more about hand-sewing from our Craftsy classes here. • Difficulty level: Beginner• Approximately 24” in length• Instructions for construction can be found here• Techniques: reverse appliqué or negative reverse appliqué (technique instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design)• Allow 2 - 3 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.Note: this design previously offered a snug fit, and we recommended choosing one size larger for embroidered pieces. The pattern has been updated and fits true-to-size. Please see the size chart, or contact us if you need assistance in finding the perfect fit. Kit Contents • Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• Bottom layer: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey• Fold-over Elastic• 4 spools of Button Craft Thread• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

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Our Swing Skirt has an A-line shape, is fitted through the hips, and flares at the bottom. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need. <meta charset="utf-8">As part of our zero-waste <meta charset="utf-8"> <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/journal/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project">Scrap Project</a>, it also includes the fabric scraps from the cutting process. All kits are made-to-order. <meta charset="utf-8">Add an <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/canvas-kit-bag" target="_blank">organic cotton kit bag</a> for storage or gifting. Learn more about hand-sewing from our Craftsy classes <a href="https://shrsl.com/2qd8e" target="_blank">here</a>.
 • Difficulty level: Beginner • Approximately 24” in length • Instructions for construction can be found <a rel="noopener" href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/The_Swing_Skirt_Pattern_Instructions_-_US_Letter_-_The_School_of_Making.pdf?v=1712263627" target="_blank">here</a> <meta charset="utf-8">• 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>) • Allow 2 - 3 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" target="_blank">contact us</a> to learn more. <meta charset="utf-8">Note: this design previously offered a snug fit, and we recommended choosing one size larger for embroidered pieces. The pattern has been updated and fits true-to-size. Please see the size chart, or <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you need assistance in finding the perfect fit. 
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• Top layer: Stenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Bottom layer: Unstenciled medium-weight cotton jersey • Fold-over Elastic • 4 spools of Button Craft Thread • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample

The Swing Skirt in Ballet with Tony stencil.

The School of making DIY kit content of the Swing Skirt in navy, with Abstract stencil design. Features pre-cut fabric and notions.

Model wearing the Swing Skirt in Abstract.

The School of Making fabric swatch in ballet with Tony design. double image

Swing Skirt 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 / Abstract Verdant/Sand

XS / Magdalena Verdant/Verdant

XS / Anna’s Garden Verdant/Verdant

XS / Magdalena Peacock/Peacock

DETAILS Our favorite Gingher scissors are offered in your choice of two sizes. Ideal for embroidery or cutting out and around small areas, these scissors will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. • 4” Embroidery or 5” Knife-edge Sewing scissors available• Durable, double plated chrome over nickel finish• Fitted leather sheath for storage• Made in Italy• Ships in 1 - 3 business days

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Our favorite Gingher scissors are offered in your choice of two sizes. Ideal for embroidery or cutting out and around small areas, these scissors will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit.
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• 4” Embroidery or 5” Knife-edge Sewing scissors available • Durable, double plated chrome over nickel finish • Fitted leather sheath for storage • Made in Italy • Ships in 1 - 3 business days

The School of Making Classic Embroidery Scissors Gingher Sewing Tools.

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