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Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making (Hardcover)

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By Natalie Chanin
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Artisans and those who appreciate crafts, textiles, and needlework, will love this gorgeous book by Natalie Chanin, founder of a company which makes organically and ethically produced, thoughtfully designed, women's clothing, home textiles, and more. Each beautiful piece is stitched with care and intent, creating garments that “are treated like narratives. Like short stories we can all wear.” Chanin includes some sewing techniques, but the real gift of this book is that she shares her own story of finding inspiration, following a path, and celebrating the joy of design.

— S.B.

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Designer Natalie Chanin blends embroidery and hand-sewing techniques with her own personal story in this empowering guide for all who love stitching and handcraft

Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making 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.  

Chapters explore design-related themes—craft, technique, relationship, repeat, and color—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.  
 
As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. Embroidery challenges us to go deeper by examining the history of a beloved company and cherished pastime.

About the Author

Natalie Chanin is the founder and head designer of Alabama Chanin and the author of five books, including bestsellers The Geometry of Hand Sewing and Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns. Her work has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, and Town & Country, among other publications, and on CBS News. She is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She lives in Florence, Alabama.


Product Details
ISBN: 9781419752773
ISBN-10: 1419752774
Publisher: Abrams
Publication Date: October 18th, 2022
Pages: 272
Language: English
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Created At: 2/5/2022 06:00am
Last Updated At: 3/18/2023 09:30am
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