{"title":"Natalie Chanin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by \u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Chanin\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrate the art of hand-sewing and sustainable design, blending craftsmanship with thoughtful storytelling. Readers will find a rich exploration of stitch techniques, fabric manipulation, and personal narratives that bring each project to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom detailed guides on geometry in hand-sewing to memoir-infused embroidery manuals, these works invite a deeper appreciation for textile arts rooted in tradition and innovation. The collection is a treasure for those passionate about creating by hand and understanding the cultural threads that inspire each stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alabama-stitch-book-by-natalie-chanin-9781584796381","title":"Alabama Stitch Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaute homespun out of the Deep South.\u003c\/em\u003e That's how Vogue magazine has described the fashion of Natalie Chanin. \u003cem\u003eAlabama Stitch Book\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429726634220,"sku":"9781584796381","price":51.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781584796381.jpg?v=1774559989"},{"product_id":"alabama-studio-sewing-design-by-natalie-chanin-9781584799207","title":"Alabama Studio Sewing \u0026 Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlabama Studio Sewing \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable reference for any woman who has dreamed of creating her own gorgeous handmade wardrobe. In this follow-up to \u003cem\u003eAlabama Stitch Book\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlabama Studio Style\u003c\/em\u003e, author Natalie Chanin presents all of the stenciling, hand-stitching, and beading 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this encyclopaedic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Alabama Studio Sewing \u0026amp; Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Transform organic or recycled materials into clothing or home décor items with haute homespun flair.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Better Homes and Gardens Quilts and More magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- SF Unzipped\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'm a longtime fan of Natalie's clothing designs... Her sewing patterns do not disappoint. These are the same dresses, tops, skirts, and accessories that carry four-figure price tags and are coveted by eco-groovy lady rock stars. The same ones. But in her books, Natalie teaches you how to make them yourself... Natalie's pieces are so simple to sew together... They go together in a single evening, and when you pull them on they don't just make you look better than you did in whatever you were wearing before, they make you feel better.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Heather Ross, HeatherRoss.Squarespace.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Meg Cox, quilter and author of The Book of New Family Traditions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Cathy Callahan, Cathy of California blogger and author of Vintage Craft Workshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429730074860,"sku":"9781584799207","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781584799207.jpg?v=1774559989"},{"product_id":"embroidery-threads-and-stories-from-alabama-chanin-and-the-school-of-making-by-natalie-chanin-9781419752773","title":"Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner Natalie Chanin blends embroidery and hand-sewing techniques with her own personal story in this empowering guide for all who love stitching and handcraft. \u003ci\u003eEmbroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making\u003c\/i\u003e mixes lessons in sewing, design, and embroidery with Natalie Chanin's engaging, personal story of the evolution of Alabama Chanin and the indelible mark the techniques she pioneered and the company she founded have made on the sewing and fashion industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters explore design-related themes—craft, technique, relationship, repeat, and colour—through images, instruction, and stories from Chanin about her life, Alabama Chanin, and the evolving view of craft and hand sewing in the modern world. The book also explores how sewing and embroidery relate to wider concerns of sustainability, community, and women’s empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. \u003ci\u003eEmbroidery\u003c\/i\u003e not only makes understanding complex stitches and techniques easy, it also challenges us to go deeper by examining the history of a beloved company and cherished pastime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460721524972,"sku":"9781419752773","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419752773-embroidery-threads-and-stories-from-alabama-chanin-and-the-school-of-making.jpg?v=1774952010"},{"product_id":"geometry-of-hand-sewing-by-natalie-chanin-9781419726637","title":"Geometry of Hand-Sewing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. 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