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CRAFTSY: THE SWING SKIRT TECHNIQUES & CONSTRUCTION
The School of Making was founded back in 2014 as an overseeing body that encompasses the DIY Kit collection as well as workshop programming, format, and content. It was also developed to direct and...
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BACK-IN-STOCK FABRIC COLORS
With a continually evolving supply chain and our mission to be as resourceful as possible, at times, we run low on (or out of) select fabrics—but never fear, they’ll be back (and if they won’t we’ll...
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INSPIRATION: LEE BONTECOU
The Alabama Chanin Collection includes garments made using a new stencil design inspired by the work of multi-disciplined artist Lee Bontecou. We drew inspiration from some of her sculptures and...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 10.30.17 – 11.4.17
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust THIS WEEK Halloween is tomorrow. Pair one of our downloadable stencils with...
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SIGNATURE FABRICS
As we mentioned in our New Signature | Eveningwear introduction post, the texture of the Tweed pattern is partly inspired by classic tweed fabrics and jackets—and the layering of various textures and...
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DESIGN BUNDLE: QUARTER FOUR
The final quarter of our 2017 Design Bundle series is now available, filled with a bright color palette of Apple, Ruby, Burgundy, Carmine, and Plum—perfect for the holidays. The Design Bundle includes...
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THE GEOMETRY OF SEWING (IT’S HERE)
The books have landed, and we’ve started shipping out copies of The Geometry of Hand-Sewing. The School of Making team is so excited to share this new resource—it has truly been a labor of love. The...
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UPDATED ALABAMA CHANIN CORE CLUB
A culmination of our favorite Core Essential styles, the Alabama Chanin Core Club includes five styles bundled together in one shipment with over 20% savings. Featured in Vogue, the Alabama Chanin Core...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 11.6.17 – 11.11.17
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life—think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other...
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GET COZY WITH OUR NEW LEISURE COLLECTION
Our Leisure Collection offers everything you’ll need to get cozy at home—organic knit loungewear, soft throws, soulful music, and sweet treats. Wrap up, make a Brandy Milk Punch (pg. 9 of the Southern...
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THANKSGIVING PICKUP
Chef Ray and the café team have planned a menu of dishes that can be picked up (or delivered) from The Factory for Thanksgiving (and all holiday) get-togethers. To The Shoals community: let us help set...
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ERRATA: THE GEOMETRY OF HAND-SEWING
We’ve written in the past about the challenges that come from writing a book. This book alone went through numerous drafts and made its way around our studio to be proofed and edited many times before...
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INTRODUCING THE TARTAN STENCIL
Featured on the Quarter 4 Design Bundle, the newly released Tartan stencil is available today through The School of Making(along with the re-released Fern). Originally released in 2012, our...
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THE WAFFLE ROBE
Our first foray into robe-making, the Waffle Robe is a kimono style cover-up that can be worn as a housecoat or bathrobe. With its super soft, waffle weave, this well-designed luxury robe features...
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SAMPLE SALE (HOLIDAY-EDITION): 30% OFF
We’ve cleaned out our studio and have garment samples, special notions, fabric bundles, yardage, and stencils marked down all week, while they last. Save 30% today during the Alabama Chanin Sample Sale...
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THE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 11.13.17 – 11.18.17
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy THIS WEEK Our Sample Sale and The School of Making’s...
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SAVE 40% TODAY DURING OUR SAMPLE SALE
Give our one-of-a-kind garments a new home. Shop here and save 40% on collection samples as part of the Alabama Chanin Sample Sale. We’re also discounting fabrics, notions, kits, and more in The School...
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NEW CANVAS KITCHEN TEXTILES
We have often expressed our preference for cooking with cast iron. Cast iron pans are workhorse tools that, when properly cared for, can last for decades. It is a sustainable choice and a well-seasoned...
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY + HOLIDAY MARKET
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and our team is getting ready for special festivities at The Factory. The Holiday Market kicks off on Small Business Saturday, November 25th with 20% off...
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60% OFF TODAY
Our Sample Sale is wrapping up tomorrow, but we still have a selection of items available and discounted up to 60% off. We’ve cleaned house and want to find a good home for these beautiful garments and...
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