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NEW: RUFFLE KITS + INSPIRATION
“Pleated Ruffle”, 2012 from Alabama Studio Sewing + Design by Natalie Chanin (pages 108–109); The Ruffle Swing Skirt Kit in Black from The School of Making; “Galloon, Silk and metal thread”, 17th–18th...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 12/52 | 2021
“Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” ― Chinese Proverb Change has been a constant at Alabama Chanin and over Natalie’s twenty-plus years as a designer, business owner,...
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A NEW WEBSITE + COLLECTION
After winning the CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge in 2009, Natalie shared that “part of the appeal of being a designer, for me, is the act of bringing not only products but also systems of making to...
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OUR WEBSITE, THROUGH THE YEARS
The earliest days of Alabama Chanin’s website mostly consisted of Natalie teaching herself web-publishing in her (almost nonexistent) free time. She saw it as a way to express elements of who Alabama...
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A NEW LOOK FOR THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
“I’ve come to believe that craft, making, and creative endeavors toward producing sustainable products will create an enduring future for our community.”—Natalie Chanin The School of Making on...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 13/52 | 2021
“Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.” – Bill Cunningham As a slow fashion pioneer, Natalie has, for over 20 years, championed sustainability ―from Alabama Chanin’s supply...
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NEWNESS FROM THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
Last week, we announced an update to AlabamaChanin.com. The website features a new look for The School of Making, where we introduce new maker supplies, tools, and notions from our archives. Explore...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 14/52 | 2021
“Our goal is to accurately and respectfully retell the story of textiles—from farm to finished product—and the way the act of making textiles shaped the lives of the communities and the individuals of...
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MOTHER LOVE: A GIFT GUIDE
“I’ve got her spirit/ She’s always got my back/ When I look at her/ I think, I want to be just like that.” —Lauren Alaina A Mother’s Day gift guide to help celebrate those who nurture us, who care for...
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NEW: VARIEGATED STRIPE KITS + INSPIRATION
From top left: The Stitch Journal; Bead Sampler; The Stripe Poncho Kit; Fabric Swatch Detail in Variegated Stripe Camel/Natural with embroidery stitches from The Geometry of Hand-Sewing April’s...
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SAVINGS START TODAY
Enjoy 20% off select designs from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making during our Spring Sale, and as we celebrate a new Collection and website. Use the code SPRING20 at checkout. Shop...
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SAVE 20% DURING OUR SPRING SALE THIS WEEKEND
Save 20% at Alabama Chanin and The School of Making through the weekend during our Spring Sale. Enter code SPRING20 at checkout to save 20% on select designs from the Alabama Chanin Collection or...
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OUR SPRING SALE ENDS TONIGHT.
Save 20% on select designs from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making using the code SPRING20 at checkout. Our Spring Sale ends tonight. Shop AlabamaChanin.com *Some exclusions apply.
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EXTENDED: SHOP OUR SPRING SALE TODAY
Continue to save 20% today at Alabama Chanin and The School of Making during our Spring Sale. Enter code SPRING20 at checkout to save 20% on select designs from the Alabama Chanin Collection or Maker...
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THE FACTORY + ALABAMA CHANIN 15/52
Left: 150: “Werbefotogramm (advertising photogram) for the Goerz photochemical company”, 1925 by László Moholy-Nagy; 151: “Werbefotogramm (advertising photogram) for the Goerz photochemical company”,...
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A NEW WEBSITE + COLLECTION
After winning the CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge in 2013, Natalie shared that “part of the appeal of being a designer, for me, is the act of bringing not only products but also systems of making to...
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OUR WEBSITE, THROUGH THE YEARS
The earliest days of Alabama Chanin’s website mostly consisted of Natalie teaching herself web-publishing in her (almost nonexistent) free time. She saw it as a way to express elements of who Alabama...
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A NEW LOOK FOR THE SCHOOL OF MAKING
“I’ve come to believe that craft, making, and creative endeavors toward producing sustainable products will create an enduring future for our community.”—Natalie Chanin The School of Making on...
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NEW SIZES: THE WAFFLE SWEATSHIRT
The Waffle Sweatshirt, our beloved thermal-style top, is now available in an oversized option for a more custom, relaxed fit. Choose between two size ranges and sleeve lengths to find the perfect fit...
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THE FAMILY OF WOMAN
There is no savor more sweet, more salt Than to be glad to be what, woman. – Denise Levertov I first purchased The Family of Woman at a used bookstore in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was one of the...
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