Alabama Studio Sewing + Design
A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe
 | Authors: By Natalie Chanin Imprint: STC Craft ISBN: 1-58479-920-X EAN: 9781584799207 Availability: In Stock Publishing Date: 3/1/2012 Trim Size: 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 Page Count: 176 Cover: HC cloth spine Illustrations: 200 full-color and black-and-white illustrations | Price: $35.00 ADD TO CARTADD TO WISHLIST |
About the book
Alabama Studio Sewing + Design is an invaluable reference for any woman who has dreamed of creating her own gorgeous handmade wardrobe. In this follow-up to
Alabama Stitch Book and
Alabama Studio Style, author Natalie Chanin presents all of the stenciling, hand-stitching, and bead¬ing techniques her company uses to create the award-winning Alabama Chanin line of organic cotton clothing, plus more than 50 variations that lead to infinite design possibilities. Included in this encyclopedic compilation of Alabama Chanin skill and style are patterns and instructions for dresses, skirts, tops, a wrap, a poncho, a bolero, fingerless gloves, and a hat. Each piece is featured in both its basic form and with varying embellishment combinations. By mixing, matching, and layering, a stunning, unique, and versatile wardrobe can be built.
Praise for Alabama Studio Sewing + Design:
“Natalie is beautifully simple, yet elegant, just like her clothing. Her signature look is intricate stitching, beading and applique on basic organic cotton jersey which together make a show stopping casual look." —
SF Unzipped "The photographs in this volume are exceptional . . . I think if quilters get this book for both technique and inspiration, it will be more than worth the money." —Meg Cox, quilter and author of
The Book of New Family Traditions “I just love that Natalie has the guts to share the tricks of her trade. The reason I say guts is that you would think that sharing how your garments are made might hurt your business—but in Natalie's case it's proved to be actually quite the opposite . . . The interest in her couture line grew once she started to write books." —Cathy Callahan, Cathy of California blogger and author of
Vintage Craft WorkshopAbout the author
Natalie Chanin is the founder and head designer of Alabama Chanin and the author of
Alabama Stitch Book and
Alabama Studio Style (both from STC Craft). Her work has been featured in
Vogue, the
New York Times, and
Town & Country, among many other publications, as well as on CBS News. She is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Visit her website at alabamachanin.com.