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"Haute homespun out of the Deep South." That's how "Vogue" magazine has described the fashion of Natalie Chanin. "Alabama Stitch Book" brings us a collection of projects and stories from her clothing and lifestyle company, Alabama Chanin, known for the cutting-edge twist it puts on tried-and-true sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques, applied mostly by hand to recycled cotton jersey.
This long-awaited book from Chanin begins with her story. After living in New York and Vienna for over 20 years, she began to transform cotton T-shirts into high fashion using the needlework skills she learned as a child in Florence, Alabama. When she moved home, Chanin hired local women (many of whom had worked in the state's now defunct textile factories) to stitch her couture collections with her.
What follows is a step-by-step guide to the stitching, stenciling, and beading techniques used in the 20 projects showcased in the book: T-shirts, skirts, and corsets that are sold at chic shops around the world, plus a journal cover, sampler quilt, and tablecloth, among others. Also included are a pullout stencil, perforated postcard for bead-embroidery, and reusable patterns. Throughout are Robert Rausch's beautiful photographs set against the back roads, farms, and homesteads of the rural South.
This long-awaited book from Chanin begins with her story. After living in New York and Vienna for over 20 years, she began to transform cotton T-shirts into high fashion using the needlework skills she learned as a child in Florence, Alabama. When she moved home, Chanin hired local women (many of whom had worked in the state's now defunct textile factories) to stitch her couture collections with her.
What follows is a step-by-step guide to the stitching, stenciling, and beading techniques used in the 20 projects showcased in the book: T-shirts, skirts, and corsets that are sold at chic shops around the world, plus a journal cover, sampler quilt, and tablecloth, among others. Also included are a pullout stencil, perforated postcard for bead-embroidery, and reusable patterns. Throughout are Robert Rausch's beautiful photographs set against the back roads, farms, and homesteads of the rural South.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This wonderful book works on every level, as a visual joy, an inspiring source of projects, an instruction manual and as a call to arms for slow, patient, local and handmade.
I defy anyone who buys it, not to pick up a needle and thread. It had me itching to sew from the moment I read it.
But more than a how-to manual, there is a soul and an integrity to the stories and the history behind Alabama Chanin.
I defy anyone who buys it, not to pick up a needle and thread. It had me itching to sew from the moment I read it.
But more than a how-to manual, there is a soul and an integrity to the stories and the history behind Alabama Chanin.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a visual treat. I had not heard about the Alabama Project which Natalie Chanin was part of before going it on her own. She gives an informative background to the hand stitching she has experienced during her life. But this isn't all. This book has patterns for inspirational projects using recycled textiles. Clear explanation of the hand stitching required is given - very different from machine sewn work. Beautifully photographed and illustrated throughout, this book will make you happy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I absolutely adore this book. I have read it cover to cover a couple of times and have attempted most of the projects in it, even the hand-stitched quilt in the back. It is beautifully written with gorgeous photos. I loved the history and personal stories that accompanied the book - this is so much more than a "how-to". But it is incredibly comprehensive in the technical department. I had never hand-sewn a thing in my life and could barely hem a curtain on a machine before reading this book. After trying most of the projects in the book, I went on to get a dress pattern from a shop, create my own stencil and modify the dress design for hand-sewing. There are so many applications for this technique and it is so environmentally friendly! I took an old t-shirt of my husband's that was stained right in the middle, made a custom stencil and reverse appliquéd a motif right over the stain. Voila - what was once fit for the bin (not even good enough for the charity shop), is not his favorite t-shirt! You can get started making the projects in the book with just a needle, thread, scissors and an old t-shirt! Although I would advise investing in a good pair of scissors - it makes the projects much more enjoyable.
I can't praise this book enough and I have been eagerly awaiting the sequel which I am delighted to see has arrived!
I can't praise this book enough and I have been eagerly awaiting the sequel which I am delighted to see has arrived!
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A gem
This may be my absoulte favourite sewing book, and I buy a lot of them! A pleasure to read, this book includes a history of Alabama Chanin along with a range of projects. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Christine Wise
Sustainable clothing
Good introduction to the versatile T shirt fabric and its possibilities. Take the old ones apart, cut them up and create entirely new garments and items with a bit of personal... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Curious
One to cheer you in the winter days
This is a delightful book, with some lovely ideas. It is an old idea to make reverse applique, but this uses it with whole new ideas, that are do-able and certainly wear-able. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Karen Philpott
jersey has never been so creative since Chanel
I love this book from the gorgeous binding and interesting graphic design to the additional pattern paper and inserts within the book. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Bex B
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