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Details *Final sale. Fabric colors may vary due to small-batch dyeing. • Sand/Sand • Magdalena negative reverse appliqué• Size S• Soft-knit jersey• Hand-sewn• A-line dress• 41" length• 100% organic cotton• Wash gently, hang to dry• Ships in 1 - 3 business days• Final sale This piece was artisan-crafted from The Factory in Florence, Alabama. Please note that it is a finished garment and not a DIY kit.

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*Final sale. Fabric colors may vary due to small-batch dyeing.
• Sand/Sand  <meta charset="utf-8">• Magdalena negative reverse appliqué • Size S • Soft-knit jersey • Hand-sewn • A-line dress • 41" length • 100% organic cotton • Wash gently, hang to dry • Ships in 1 - 3 business days • Final sale
This piece was artisan-crafted from The Factory in Florence, Alabama. Please note that it is a finished garment and not a DIY kit.

The School of Making A-Line Dress in Magdalena with Floral Pattern Applique in Sand

Detail of the Magdalena A-Line Dress in sand.

Model wearing the Magdalena A-Line Dress in sand.

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Details The School of Making offers the Sample Swatch to help you envision and plan your hand-sewn projects. Encompassing the full color range of our Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey, each fabric swatch is available as basic solid color or stenciled with our Abstract design in the tonal or metallic paint color that corresponds to each fabric hue. Utilize these swatches for pairing colors, practicing stitches and appliqué techniques, and to grow your home design studio when added to The School of Making Binder. • Measures 10" x 16"• 100% organic (-OG) or long-staple Supima cotton (-SP)• Allow 7 - 10 business days for delivery• Fabric colors may vary slightly due to small-batch dyeing• Excluded from all sales and promotions

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The School of Making offers the Sample Swatch to help you envision and plan your hand-sewn projects. Encompassing the full color range of our Medium-Weight Cotton Jersey, each fabric swatch is available as basic solid color or stenciled with our <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/geometric-shapes-abstract-mylar-stencil">Abstract</a> design in the tonal or metallic paint color that corresponds to each fabric hue. Utilize these swatches for pairing colors, practicing stitches and appliqué techniques, and to grow your home design studio when added to <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-school-of-making-white-storage-binder?from=collection:Maker%20Supplies%20Stencils:maker-supplies&amp;parent=the-school-of-making" target="_blank">The School of Making Binder</a>. 
<meta charset="utf-8">• Measures 10" x 16" • 100% organic (-OG) or long-staple Supima cotton (-SP) • Allow 7 - 10 business days for delivery • Fabric colors may vary slightly due to small-batch dyeing • Excluded from all sales and promotions

The School of Making fabric swatch in navy with Abstract stencil design and tonal paint.

Black fabric swatch stenciled with the Abstract design in Baroque paint.

Fabric swatch in Ballet and Navy with Abstract design in negative reverse appliqué.

The School of Making fabric swatch in navy with Abstract stencil design and tonal paint. double

Color

Option

Sample Swatches

Natural - OG / Basic Unstenciled

Natural - OG / Stenciled - Tonal

Natural - OG / Stenciled - Metallic

Beige - SP / Basic Unstenciled

Beige - SP / Stenciled - Tonal

Beige - SP / Stenciled - Metallic

Sand - OG / Basic Unstenciled

Sand - OG / Stenciled - Tonal

Sand - OG / Stenciled - Metallic

Ballet - OG / Basic Unstenciled

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. 
<h3>Kit Contents</h3>
• 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

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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 With its ultra-simple design and an open canvas for embroidery, The Square Top is an ideal starter project for beginners. The boxy, single-layer style features an easy fit, with short cap “sleeves” and raw edges at the neckline, armholes, and hem. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all the painted fabric, beads, 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. 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• Measures approximately 23" from shoulder• Instructions can be found here• Allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery• Complimentary Customization: Lengthen or shorten 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 • 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• 1 Spool of Button Craft Thread • 75 Yards of Embroidery Floss (see Colorway details below) • 1 oz. of Bugle Beads• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample• Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery Eyelets WhiteFabric: WhiteBeads: WhiteFloss: Silt and NaturalThread: White Eyelets NaturalFabric: NaturalBeads: WhiteFloss: NaturalThread: Cream Eyelets BeigeFabric: BeigeBeads: WhiteFloss: WhiteThread: White Eyelets BalletFabric: BalletBeads: WhiteFloss: PearlThread: Dogwood Eyelets SandFabric: SandBeads: WhiteFloss: NaturalThread: Cream Eyelets VerdantFabric: VerdantBeads: WhiteFloss: DogwoodThread: Dogwood Eyelets PeacockFabric: PeacockBeads: WhiteFloss: PeacockThread: Navy Eyelets PlumFabric: PlumBeads: RedFloss: BurgundyThread: Burgundy Eyelets NavyFabric: NavyBeads: WhiteFloss: Charcoal and SiltThread: Navy Eyelets BlackFabric: BlackBeads: WhiteFloss: Charcoal and SiltThread: Black

<h3>Details</h3>
 With its ultra-simple design and an open canvas for embroidery, The Square Top is an ideal starter project for beginners. The boxy, single-layer style features an easy fit, with short cap “sleeves” and raw edges at the neckline, armholes, and hem. This kit comes ready-to-sew with all the painted fabric, beads, 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 are made-to-order. Add an <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/canvas-kit-bag" target="_blank">organic cotton kit bag</a> for storage or gifting.
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://alabamachanin.com/supply-chain">here</a>.)
• Difficulty level: Beginner • Measures approximately 23" from shoulder • Instructions can be found <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/Square_Top_Pattern_-_Instructions_-_The_School_of_Making.pdf?v=1654271599" target="_blank">here</a> • Allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery • Complimentary Customization: Lengthen or shorten 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.
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.
<h3>Kit Contents</h3>
• 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 • 1 Spool of Button Craft Thread • 75 Yards of Embroidery Floss (see Colorway details below) • 1 oz. of Bugle Beads • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample <meta charset="utf-8">• Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery 
Eyelets White Fabric: White Beads: White Floss: Silt and Natural Thread: White
Eyelets Natural Fabric: Natural Beads: White Floss: Natural Thread: Cream
Eyelets Beige Fabric: Beige Beads: White Floss: White Thread: White
Eyelets Ballet Fabric: Ballet Beads: White Floss: Pearl Thread: Dogwood
Eyelets Sand Fabric: Sand Beads: White Floss: Natural Thread: Cream
<meta charset="utf-8">Eyelets Verdant Fabric: Verdant Beads: White Floss: Dogwood Thread: Dogwood
Eyelets Peacock Fabric: Peacock Beads: White Floss: Peacock Thread: Navy
Eyelets Plum Fabric: Plum Beads: Red Floss: Burgundy Thread: Burgundy
Eyelets Navy Fabric: Navy Beads: White Floss: Charcoal and Silt Thread: Navy
<meta charset="utf-8">Eyelets Black Fabric: Black Beads: White Floss: Charcoal and Silt Thread: Black

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest (inches)	28-30	30-32	32-34	36-38	40-42	44-46
Waist (inches)	23-24	25-26	27-28	30-32	33-35	35-36
Hip (inches)	32-33	34-35	36-37	38-39	40-42	43-44

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Waist (inches)	25-28	28-30	31-33	34-36	38-40	42-44
Chest (inches)	32-33	35-37	38-40	41-43	45-47	49-51

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