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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 43/52 | 2019
“Every great architect is – necessarily – a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright Located in downtown Florence and a short drive from...
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ALABAMA CHANIN X PATAGONIA: ZERO WASTE RECLAIMED DOWN SCARVES
“To do good, you actually have to do something.” – Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia At Alabama Chanin, we have long been inspired by the work that Patagonia does to manufacture responsibly and...
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FOREVER TO FADE: Q&A WITH CALEB ELLIOT
Born and raised in a strict religious home in Louisiana, Caleb Elliott was discouraged from listening to secular music at home, but that doesn’t mean that music wasn’t an important part of his life....
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BEING INGENIOUS: DESIGN IN EMBROIDERY BY KATHLEEN WHYTE
As a continuation our book review series about vintage embroidery books, we explore Design in Embroidery by Kathleen Whyte with contributing writer and textile artist Elaine Lipson. See previous posts...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 44/52 | 2019
“Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange...
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INTRODUCING: THE MONOGRAM
Monograms have been used for many things over time. They first appeared on coins; they have been employed by artists to sign their work; Charlemagne utilized them extensively to spread his name across...
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NO BULLSHIT BREAKFAST: ENNEAGRAM
Join us for a morning of self-discovery during the No Bullshit Breakfast: Enneagram on Wednesday, November 6th. The Enneagram is a powerful personality typing system that illuminates our walk in this...
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PUMPKIN CARVING + A LIMITED-EDITION DIY KIT
Pumpkin carving has a deep-rooted history in American culture. Whether you are a fan of the traditional butcher knife or more fine-tuned supplies for more detailed carving, today there are specialized...
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A DIY HOLIDAY SALE: THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
We’re getting ready for the holidays. Take advantage of our sale to stock up on fabrics, maker supplies, gifts, and projects to make or gift. Shop and save 15% this weekend with code DIYHOLIDAY....
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SAVE 15% ALL WEEKEND DURING OUR DIY HOLIDAY SALE
Enjoy our DIY Holiday Sale from The School of Making and save 15% this weekend with code DIYHOLIDAY. As you place your orders, please remember we cut and stencil our kits and cut our fabric yardage in...
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LAST DAY FOR DIY HOLIDAY SAVINGS
DIY Holiday savings on The School of Making Collections end tonight. Shop and save 15% with code DIYHOLIDAY. Explore our DIY Kits, Maker Supplies, and Stencils and stock up on all the DIY essentials...
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DIY: THE FACTORY DRESS KIT
The Factory Dress has long been a favorite at The School of Making. The A-line style features a fitted bust, slight flair from the waist, princess seams, and high rounded neckline. We find this style...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 43/52 | 2019
“Every great architect is – necessarily – a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright Located in downtown Florence and a short drive from...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 44/52 | 2019
“That’s the secret of entertaining. You make your guests feel welcome and at home. If you do that honestly, the rest takes care of itself.” ― Barbara Hall Holidays are just around the corner and now...
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ALABAMA CHANIN: CORE CLUBS
Timeless basics with impeccable fits are the foundations of any wardrobe. Here at Alabama Chanin we have gathered our essential Core styles into two curated collections: The Alabama Chanin Core Club...
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NOTES FROM THE SHOALS
Your monthly guide to the happenings in The Shoals. November + December | 2019 Since setting up shop in the former T-Jays manufacturing building (more on the history of The Factory here) on Lane Drive...
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CUSTOM DIY: HOLIDAY GIFTING FOR WHO YOU LOVE, HOW YOU LOVE
As the holidays approach, it is time for our makers to plan for their special, handmade gifts. Our Custom DIY Kits are there for those of you who want to create one-of-a-kind pieces for friends and...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 45/52 | 2019
“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned, or removed from production.” ― Pete Seeger This...
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WHAT WE LOVE: WAFFLE KNIT STYLES
Our waffle knit styles have become some of our year-round, best-selling pieces. They can be styled for any season and are available in a range of colors to suit your preference. Waffle knit garments...
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FRIENDS OF THE CAFÉ: TANDY WILSON + A RECIPE
For the final dinner of our 2019 Friends of the Café series, we hosted James Beard Award-winning chef Tandy Wilson for a special evening that combined savory with sweet and included personal touches...
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