Our Custom DIY program allows makers to express their creativity and embrace their unique personal style by choosing every design detail for personalized, one-of-a-kind kits. Custom DIY offers 100 kits, beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques, over 30 fabric and paint combinations, and 28 stencils from which to build your kit.
Our Custom DIY guide covers everything you need to know, including all of our design choices and the step-by-step process that is outlined in brief below.
As always, we're here to offer support and guidance—call or email our team if you have any questions or would like assistance placing your order: orders@alabamachanin.com +1-256-760-1090
The School of Making offers 32+ garment and project styles with design variations in length, seams, sleeves, pockets, and more. Make what suits your life and style.
(There is something for everyone!)
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Choose Your Size
Pro Tip: Test the desired embellishment for stretchability before selecting your size. Highly embellished projects may lose some of the stretch inherent in cotton jersey.
Choose one size larger for garments with robust decorative stitching, beading, and/or embroidery.
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Choose Your Technique
Choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced design techniques.
(Double Negative Reverse Tony, shown above in Navy, Ballet, and Natural, is considered an advanced technique!)
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Choose Your Fabric
Choose from fifteen+ colorways in 100% organic and USA grown extra-long staple cotton jersey.
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Choose Your Stencil
Choose from over 30 stencils varying in size, intricacy, and placement to suit all design choices.
(The Tony stencil is shown above in Peacock with Metallic Paint.)
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Choose Tonal or Metallic Paint
Choose between tonal and metallic non-toxic, water-based textile paint.
(All paint colors have been tested and are design team approved.)
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Choose Your Notions
Choose thread, embroidery floss, bead, elastic and all notion colors. Notions for custom kits include a 20% discount.
(All notions and tools are tested in myriad ways and production team approved.)
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Unbox and Sew
Each kit is custom-cut and hand-stenciled at The Factory. Practice swatch included.
Wear in health and happiness!
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Choose Your Project
The School of Making offers 32+ garment and project styles with design variations in length, seams, sleeves, pockets, and more. Make what suits your life and style.
(There is something for everyone!)
2/8
Choose Your Size
Pro Tip: Test the desired embellishment for stretchability before selecting your size. Highly embellished projects may lose some of the stretch inherent in cotton jersey.
Choose one size larger for garments with robust decorative stitching, beading, and/or embroidery.
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Choose Your Technique
Choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced design techniques.
(Double Negative Reverse Tony, shown above in Navy, Ballet, and Natural, is considered an advanced technique!)
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Choose Your Fabric
Choose from fifteen+ colorways in 100% organic and USA grown extra-long staple cotton jersey.
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Choose Your Stencil
Choose from over 30 stencils varying in size, intricacy, and placement to suit all design choices.
(The Tony stencil is shown above in Peacock with Metallic Paint.)
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Choose Tonal or Metallic Paint
Choose between tonal and metallic non-toxic, water-based textile paint.
(All paint colors have been tested and are design team approved.)
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Choose Your Notions
Choose thread, embroidery floss, bead, elastic and all notion colors. Notions for custom kits include a 20% discount.
(All notions and tools are tested in myriad ways and production team approved.)
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Unbox and Sew
Each kit is custom-cut and hand-stenciled at The Factory. Practice swatch included.
Wear in health and happiness!
1/8
Choose Your Project
The School of Making offers 32+ garment and project styles with design variations in length, seams, sleeves, pockets, and more. Make what suits your life and style.
(There is something for everyone!)
2/8
Choose Your Size
Pro Tip: Test the desired embellishment for stretchability before selecting your size. Highly embellished projects may lose some of the stretch inherent in cotton jersey.
Choose one size larger for garments with robust decorative stitching, beading, and/or embroidery.
3/8
Choose Your Technique
Choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced design techniques.
(Double Negative Reverse Tony, shown above in Navy, Ballet, and Natural, is considered an advanced technique!)
4/8
Choose Your Fabric
Choose from fifteen+ colorways in 100% organic and USA grown extra-long staple cotton jersey.
5/8
Choose Your Stencil
Choose from over 30 stencils varying in size, intricacy, and placement to suit all design choices.
(The Tony stencil is shown above in Peacock with Metallic Paint.)
6/8
Choose Tonal or Metallic Paint
Choose between tonal and metallic non-toxic, water-based textile paint.
(All paint colors have been tested and are design team approved.)
7/8
Choose Your Notions
Choose thread, embroidery floss, bead, elastic and all notion colors. Notions for custom kits include a 20% discount.
(All notions and tools are tested in myriad ways and production team approved.)
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Unbox and Sew
Each kit is custom-cut and hand-stenciled at The Factory. Practice swatch included.
