Details This project was inspired by a shirt of Natalie’s that, with a disappearing ink pen, she wrote a simple one-word decree on the cuff and embroidered over it: Hope. One word can convey so much. A sentiment. A moment in time. A thought made tangible with needle and thread. For Natalie and all of us, the word ‘Hope’ carries a deep and significant meaning right now. Use this bundle to craft your own shirt and embroider your own sentiment on the sleeve cuff—or anywhere you'd like. Our hope is when you pull this shirt from your closet in the years to come that you will be reminded of your life at the moment you stitched the pieces together and of the resiliency of your words. This bundle includes the sewing pattern, fabric yardage, and notions needed to make The Shirt garment. Fabric is not stenciled or pre-cut like our DIY kits. Please contact us with any questions. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. Bundle Contents • The Jumpsuit Pattern (includes variations for The Shirt, Shirt Dress, and Jumpsuit) with instructions • 2 yards of medium-weight cotton jersey in the color of your choice• Colors ending in "-SP" are American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton • 3 spools of matching Button Craft thread • 1 spool of matching Embroidery Floss • 9 #7 Snaps • The School of Making label• Allow up to three to four weeks for delivery Please note that while this project includes the pattern variations for The Jumpsuit and Shirt Dress, the fabric and notions amounts are intended to make The Shirt. Add The Geometry of Hand-Sewing for inspiration and in-depth instruction on a variety of embroidery techniques and stitches.

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This project was inspired by a shirt of Natalie’s that, with a disappearing ink pen, she wrote a simple one-word decree on the cuff and embroidered over it: Hope. One word can convey so much. A sentiment. A moment in time. A thought made tangible with needle and thread. For Natalie and all of us, the word ‘Hope’ carries a deep and significant meaning right now. Use this bundle to craft your own shirt and embroider your own sentiment on the sleeve cuff—or anywhere you'd like. Our hope is when you pull this shirt from your closet in the years to come that you will be reminded of your life at the moment you stitched the pieces together and of the resiliency of your words. 
This bundle includes the sewing pattern, fabric yardage, and notions needed to make The Shirt garment. Fabric is not stenciled or pre-cut like our DIY kits. Please <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> with any questions. 
*Excluded from all sales and promotions.
<h3>Bundle Contents</h3>
• <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-jumpsuit-pattern-shirt-dress-pant?taxon_id=42" target="_blank">The Jumpsuit Pattern</a> (includes variations for The Shirt, Shirt Dress, and Jumpsuit) with instructions • 2 yards of medium-weight cotton jersey in the color of your choice • Colors ending in "-SP" are American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton; Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton • 3 spools of matching <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread?taxon_id=41" target="_blank">Button Craft thread</a> • 1 spool of matching <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss?taxon_id=41" target="_blank">Embroidery Floss</a> • 9 <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/assorted-size-stainless-steel-snaps?taxon_id=41">#7 Snaps</a> • The School of Making label <meta charset="utf-8">• <meta charset="utf-8">Allow up to three to four weeks for delivery Please note that while this project includes the pattern variations for The Jumpsuit and Shirt Dress, the fabric and notions amounts are intended to make The Shirt. Add <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-geometry-of-hand-sewing-natalie-chanin?taxon_id=42" target="_blank">The Geometry of Hand-Sewing</a> for inspiration and in-depth instruction on a variety of embroidery techniques and stitches.

The School of Making The Shirt Bundle Embroidered Long Sleeve Shirt made with Organic Cotton.

The School of Making The Shirt Bundle Organic Cotton DIY Sewing and Embroidery.

Color

The Shirt Bundle

Natural - OG

Sand - OG

Ballet - OG

Plum - SP

Peacock - SP

Navy - OG

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 10” x 16” swatch is available as basic or hand-painted with the Abstract stencil 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. 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.) Please keep in mind, due to our small batch dyeing process, fabric colors may vary slightly from the swatch that you receive. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. Custom DIY: Design a custom sample swatch to experiment with stencils, color combinations, and techniques. From our Custom DIY page, click the “Accessories, Home, + Other” option and choose “Sample Block” from the “Select a Garment Style” dropdown menu.

<h3>Details</h3>
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 10” x 16” swatch is available as basic or hand-painted with the Abstract stencil 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>. 
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>.)
Please keep in mind, due to our small batch dyeing process, fabric colors may vary slightly from the swatch that you receive.
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<a href="https://alabamachanin.com/design-a-custom-diy-kit" target="_blank">Custom DIY</a>: Design a custom sample swatch to experiment with stencils, color combinations, and techniques. From our <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/design-a-custom-diy-kit" target="_blank">Custom DIY page</a>, click the “Accessories, Home, + Other” option and choose “Sample Block” from the “Select a Garment Style” dropdown menu.
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The School of Making fabric swatch in navy with Abstract stencil design and tonal paint.

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

The School of Making Sample Swatches made with Organic Cotton Fabric Stack.

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

Option

Sample Swatches

Natural - OG / Basic Unstenciled

Natural - OG / Stenciled - Tonal

Natural - OG / Stenciled - Metallic

Sand - OG / Basic Unstenciled

Sand - OG / Stenciled - Tonal

Sand - OG / Stenciled - Metallic

Baby Blue - OG / Basic Unstenciled

Baby Blue - OG / Stenciled - Tonal

Baby Blue - OG / Stenciled - Metallic

Ballet - OG / Basic Unstenciled

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 fabric, tonal paint color, white 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 up to two 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 4-6 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 PeacockFabric: PeacockBeads: WhiteFloss: PeacockThread: Navy Eyelets PlumFabric: PlumBeads: WhiteFloss: 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 fabric, tonal paint color, white beads, and thread you will need. <meta charset="utf-8">As part of our zero-waste <a href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692449931545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EL201esnisddYMKud3cyC" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/" target="_blank">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> • <meta charset="utf-8">Allow up to two 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" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-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 4-6 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
Eyelets Peacock Fabric: Peacock Beads: White Floss: Peacock Thread: Navy
Eyelets Plum Fabric: Plum Beads: White 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

Alabama Chanin Square Eyelet Top in beige.

The School of Making fabric swatch in navy with Eyelet embroidery beading.

The School of Making DIY kit contents of the Square Top in navy, with Eyelet design. Features pre-cut fabric and notions.

double the school of making fabric swatch in navy with Eyelet embroidery beading.

Size

Square Top Kit

XS / White - OG

XS / Natural - OG

XS / Beige - SP

XS / Sand - OG

XS / Ballet - OG

XS / Peacock - OG

XS / Plum - SP

XS / Navy - OG

XS / Black - OG

S / White - OG

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 • Approximately 24” in length and 38” to point • Instructions not included; instructions for construction: page 64 of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design • Allow up to two 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• Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
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 data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1692449931545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EL201esnisddYMKud3cyC" href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/2023/08/introducing-the-scrap-project/" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/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" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/canvas-kit-bag" target="_blank">organic cotton kit bag</a> for storage or gifting.
• Difficulty level: Beginner • Approximately 24” in length and 38” to point • Instructions not included; instructions for construction: page 64 of <a href="http://www.alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design?taxon_id=42" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a>   <meta charset="utf-8">• <meta charset="utf-8">Allow up to two 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" data-mce-fragment="1" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact">contact us</a> to learn more. 
<h3>KIT CONTENTS</h3>
• 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 <meta charset="utf-8">• Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery

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 Poncho in navy with Tony design made from 100% organic cotton.

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

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

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