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SUNSET + NEW SWING SKIRT BUNDLE
The responses to our Craftsy class and the accompanying Swing Skirt Pattern have been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you all for eagerly tackling your projects, asking questions, and sharing in the...
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ANNOUNCING THE GATHERING 2018
Each year Alabama Chanin hosts a community picnic—a time for employees, artisans, collaborators, supporters, and members of the community to gather and celebrate. It gives us the opportunity to say...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 4/52 | 2018
“I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse.” – Florence Nightingale On January 23, 1849 Elizabeth Blackwell was granted a medical license by Hobart College, making her the first...
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MADE WITH LOVE. MADE BY US.
This Valentine’s Day, plan a night in—our Leisure Collection makes lounging comfortable, stylish, and sustainable. Dare we say you might even wear some of the garments out into the world. Left: The...
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SATURDAY BRUNCH (+ CRAFT BEER)
We’re always looking for ways to up our brunch game at The Factory Café, so we’ve come up with new offerings for this anticipated meal that only rolls around once a week. The brunch menu includes...
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THE SCHOOL OF MAKING: VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
With three weeks until Valentine’s Day, The School of Making offers gift inspiration for the maker in your life from our Valentine’s Gift Guide. Newly released to The School of Making, our 100% organic...
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PABLEAUX JOHNSON + MARDI GRAS INDIANS
If you are a member of the Southern Foodways Alliance or a fan of the Bitter Southerner, as we are, you likely already know the work of Pableaux Johnson. During the 2015 SFA Symposium, he shared a...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 5/52 | 2018
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks February 1st marks the beginning of Black History...
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THREE CARDIGANS
We’re longing for warmer weather and thinking about late spring and early summer when our cardigans transform from layering pieces to simply “outerwear”. Here are three variations on the classic...
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BURNT HONEY SWEET POTATO DRESSING + A RECIPE
One of the best parts of a good salad is the dressing. Good dressings introduce flavors that complement the ingredients without overpowering a salad. A staple on our menu, The Factory Salad has always...
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INSPIRATION: PANEL TANK
The Panel Tank style made its first appearance in the Alabama Chanin collection in 2013. It has been one of our most requested patterns ever since due to its form flattering fit and debuted as the...
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#WOMENWHOINSPIRE: VIVIAN MALONE JONES
As part of Black History Month, we are highlighting several women with connections to our region who made—and are making—significant contributions to the modern Civil Rights movement. Look for more of...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 6/52 | 2018
“Let woman’s claim be as broad in the concrete as the abstract. We take our stand on the solidarity of humanity, the oneness of life, and the unnaturalness and injustice of all special favoritism,...
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A NEW LOOK: BRIDAL + EVENING
Our Bridal + Evening Collection update takes our signature organic cotton fabrics to a new level of design detail. The handwork delivers structure for every style, all while maintaining elegance and...
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CAMPFIRE RECIPES
Groundhog Day brought us six more weeks of winter, but here in Alabama the weather is trending a little warmer—and that has us dreaming of outdoor adventure. There’s nothing quite like cooking over an...
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DESIGN BUNDLE #5
We’re welcoming a new year of inspiration and making with Design Bundle #5. This is the first of two bundles for the year that include a variety of pre-selected fabrics and notions for practicing...
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#WOMENWHOINSPIRE: AMELIA BOYNTON
“Remember, this is your day and your world.” —Amelia Boynton One of the most famous photographs taken of “Bloody Sunday”, when state troopers brutally assaulted civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama,...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN | 7/52 | 2018
“We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.” –...
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2018 ORGANIC COTTON SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
The supply chain for our organic cotton fabrics has seen its share of fluctuations over the years. In 2006, we had trouble getting any organic cotton jersey fabric that utilized US-grown cotton. In...
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APPLE BBQ SAUCE
Last week we shared a group of recipes inspired by cooking over open flame. We’ve written extensively on the subject of BBQ and its respective sauces in the past, and even barbequed wedding dresses for...
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