NEW WORKSHOPS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
The School of Making is always looking for ways to further learning opportunities and to connect makers through craft. Today we’re launching new workshop opportunities for 2018—from here in our...
View ArticleFOREST GREEN: THREAD + TARTAN
We’re super excited to announce the re-launch of Forest thread. For many years, Forest was one of the staple thread colors for our collection. Recently re-launched, it is a rich, deep green that pairs...
View ArticleSAVE ON IN-STOCK STYLES TODAY
20% off today on in-stock organic knit styles from our Holiday Shop. Use code SEWN20 at online checkout. (Pictured here: The Rib Crew in Navy and The Rib Skirt in Natural) In-stock styles include:...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 12.11.17 – 12.16.17
“Now all we need is to continue to speak the truth fearlessly, and we shall add to our number those who will turn the scale to the side of equal and full justice in all things.” – Lucy Stone THIS WEEK...
View ArticleSHIPPING DEADLINES REMINDER
In case you missed it, here’s a reminder about our holiday shipping deadlines. We’d like to thank all our customers for your support this holiday season. Our team is working hard to fill your orders!...
View ArticlePABLEAUX JOHNSON + RED BEANS ROAD SHOW
We’re bringing a piece of New Orleans to Florence this January, as we collaborate with photographer/food and travel writer Pableaux Johnson for a special supper hosted at The Factory Café. The...
View Article2018 BUILD A WARDROBE
Build a Wardrobe is now officially two years old, and, we’ve seen our maker community take the new patterns and turn them into wardrobe staples and statement pieces and continually add on to their...
View ArticleSTITCH JOURNAL
With over 100 stitches included in The Geometry of Hand-Sewing, practicing and completing all of them seems like a daunting task. The Stitch Journal makes it easy to work through the book once stitch...
View ArticleHOLIDAY DATES TO KNOW
While many of you are aware of our manufacturing process, we want to remind everyone that our business is built on a lean method manufacturing model—which means we make our garments and DIY kits to...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 12.18.17 – 12.23.17
“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” – Joseph Addison THIS WEEK For last minute holiday gifts, visit our Holiday Shop...
View ArticleTHE ART OF PROCRASTINATION
“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” – Mark Twain Some us here at Alabama Chanin are finding ourselves in that boat. We’re in the final countdown to...
View ArticleSALAD SUPPLY CHAIN
We’re extremely proud of our café team and want to take a moment to brag on The Factory Salad, in particular. We use all locally sourced ingredients—the greens and vegetables come from Bluewater Creek...
View ArticleLAST-MINUTE GIFTS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
Shipping deadlines have come and gone, but it’s not too late to give the gift of making this holiday season (even if you’ve procrastinated a bit). We have a full schedule of workshops in 2018 that...
View ArticleLAST MINUTE GIFTS FROM THE FACTORY
For our local shoppers, stop by The Factory Store today and tomorrow to find your perfect last minute gifts in our Holiday Market. The store will be open until 5pm today, and tomorrow December 23rd...
View ArticleTHE FACTORY THIS WEEK | 12.25.17 – 12.30.17
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” – Bob Hope THIS WEEK Natalie and all of us at Alabama Chanin would like to wish you and yours a very happy...
View ArticleTARTAN + TARTAN
Use the Tartan Stencil to achieve a plaid look on your fabric using the most basic stitch—the Straight (or Running) Stitch. Tartan embroidery is achieved by using strategically placed straight stitches...
View ArticleHOLIDAY PICKUP, CATERING, + HOURS
It’s the most wonderful (and busiest) time of year and The Factory Café is here to make the holidays easier for members of our community by providing a range catering options. Schedules are packed with...
View ArticleNEW WORKSHOPS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
The School of Making is always looking for ways to further learning opportunities and to connect makers through craft. Today we’re launching new workshop opportunities for 2018—from here in our...
View ArticleFOREST GREEN: THREAD + TARTAN
We’re super excited to announce the re-launch of Forest thread. For many years, Forest was one of the staple thread colors for our collection. Recently re-launched, it is a rich, deep green that pairs...
View ArticleSAVE 30% TODAY | INVENTORY SALE
Our year-end Inventory Sale starts today with 30% off. Here’s what you need to know: The Alabama Chanin Inventory Sale features one-of-a-kind hand-sewn samples from the collection, a variety of...
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