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NEW + UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
The School of Making has expanded their spring and summer workshop schedule. The newest additions not only give you a day of making, but the chance to be part of events in the local community (and...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 3.20.2017 – 3.25.2017
“It is very important to know who you are. To make decisions. To show who you are.” – Malala Yousafzai THIS WEEK Join us on Monday, March 20th, from 8:30am to 11:30am, at The Factory for Third Mondays....
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RINNE’S HARVEST SERIES
Rinne Allen, collaborator and inspiration behind our most recent capsule collection, is the creator of a series of photo essays titled “Harvest”, a number of which have been published by T Magazine, of...
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WAFFLES FOR SATURDAY BRUNCH (+ A HISTORY)
It’s hard to imagine that something as commonplace as the waffle didn’t make it big in the United States until the 1960s—especially when its origin dates back to ancient Greece. The earliest waffles...
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BUILD A WARDROBE 2017: THE FACTORY DRESS SLEEVE
By popular demand, we have created a sleeve for the Factory Dress for those of you who have either subscribed to Build a Wardrobe or purchased the Factory Dress pattern online. The sleeve was drafted...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 3.27.17 – 4.01.17
“I am a huge believer in giving back and helping out in the community and the world. Think globally, act locally, I suppose.” – Steve Nash THIS WEEK We are hosting a trunk show at WORTHWHILE in...
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SPRING STYLING ACCESSORIES
Our Core basic styles make the perfect canvas for our accessories—with recently updated colors and designs. Here are a few fresh looks for Spring. The Rib Crew and Indigo Slim Scarf The Rib Shell, The...
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COMMUNITY PICNIC WEEKEND
We invite you to celebrate 10 years of Alabama Chanin with us here at The Factory. We have specialty workshops and Factory tours scheduled for Friday and Saturday, a pot-luck style lunch with house...
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ALABAMA CHANIN + NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK
Find us at one of our events in Nashville during Nashville Fashion Week this spring. We will be hosting an exclusive lifestyle pop-up shop at a Steluta in East Nashville, a Meet + Greet with Natalie,...
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NEW: INDIGO DYE KIT
We have a long history of loving and working with indigo at The School of Making and Alabama Chanin. We’ve used it in previous collections, worked with and learned from Artisan Natural Dyeworks in...
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INDIGO STORIES: KATHY HATTORI OF BOTANICAL COLORS
As part of an ongoing exploration into indigo and other natural dyes, we are spotlighting artists we consider to be experts in the field—including Scott Peacock, Donna Hardy, and today, Kathy Hattori....
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 4.3.17 – 4.8.17
“If you want to be happy, be.” – Leo Tolstoy THIS WEEK Tomorrow, we release the newest pieces of our Collection. You will be able to find new spring outerwear, fresh pant and skirt styles, and updates...
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SPRING COLLECTION UPDATES
There’s more in store this spring, as the current Collection evolves—with the introduction of new styles, a new color, Navy, and a new stencil design. We continue to love Frida, and introduce more...
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SCOTT PEACOCK + FRIENDS OF THE CAFE DINNER
Scott Peacock, native of Hartford, Alabama, was in his late twenties when he met the legendary, late Edna Lewis, considered to be the “Grand Dame” of Southern cuisine. At the time, Scott was chef for...
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2017 BUILD A WARDROBE: THE CAR COAT
Build a Wardrobe 2017 continues in the second quarter with our Car Coat Pattern. Offering a fit that is flattering to all body types, the Car Coat is a great transitional piece that can be worn...
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MADE FOR MOM (+ FREE SHIPPING THIS WEEKEND)
Mother’s Day is five weeks away. If you are familiar with our company, you will know that it can take a few weeks for our garments and DIY kits to be created. Our slow design philosophy means they are...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 4.10.17 – 4.16.17
“There is no such thing as the pursuit of happiness, but there is the discovery of joy.” – Joyce Grenfell THIS WEEK Find everything you need to celebrate the moms in your lives in the Alabama Chanin...
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SPRING OUTERWEAR: THE CAPE + THE TRENCH
“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” – Mark...
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A SALAD OF CUCUMBER + RADISH @ THE FACTORY
The day is nearing. Saturday, Scott Peacock will be in house, hosting his Friends of the Café Dinner. We’ve shared Scott‘s varied talents with you on the Journal over the years. Scott is (currently) an...
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LIMITED-EDITION RIB FABRIC + A TUNIC
We often incorporate limited-edition colors into our Alabama Chanin Collections or have our Organic Cotton Rib dyed to match our existing colors. Our lean-method manufacturing practices mean we order...
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