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 enlarge | Authors: Natalie Chanin, Stacie Stukin
Creator: Robert Rausch
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Category: Book
List Price: $35.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 24329
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1584796383
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.44304109761
EAN: 9781584796381
ASIN: 1584796383
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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Alabama Stitch Book April 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE this book! The concept of taking something and remaking it is so practical. I like that there are patterns in the back of the book. The descriptions of "how to" are well written. Great pictures. I was so inspired that I went to the author's website and blog for further study! If you like handsewing and embroidery work (although machine sewing is an option, you will enjoy this book.
beautiful and inspiring April 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I sew for a living and this book is beautiful. Can't believe I didn't hear about them until now. Went to work making some pieces. Wish sources listed places to buy the super fabric they mention. Quality fabric is hard to find without some tips.
a lovely,lovely April 9, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
book! if i had to write about growing up in the south (nc) it would look something like this.i was taught at a very young age to sew with with a needle and thread from my great grandmother the exact same way the author teaches.
to this day, it is easier for me to take a scrap piece of cloth,draw out my pattern with a pencil and sew it up on my hands than it is for me to sew on any machine.the black eye peas and biscuits would have been prepped at dawn so they would be ready to eat by lunch, then at dinner,fried chicken and rice would complete it.
my husband's job sent him to alabama for a few weeks and the entire time he complained bitterly that it had to be the most backward state in the union,where the worst southern stereotypes were a all day long indignity to endure.
the projects are gorgeous and inspiring and i was pleased to see some beautiful truths emerge from the pages of this book,proving that alabama,like everything else, only needs a loving eye to be seen through.
Incredible Book! I am BLOWN AWAY! March 19, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have admired Natalie Chanin's clothing for some time now. I have completed the corset shown in this book, completely hand-stitched and beautiful! Chanin gives you all the tools and information needed to complete this project and many more. It comes with stencils, full-scale patterns, and so many projects... I can't wait to do them all! I am by no means a seamstress, or even that good at sewing, but these projects are so easy, with such beautiful pictures and illustrations, even a novice like me can make amazing clothing! Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your vision and creative gifts with us all!
BEAUTIFUL STITCHING BOOK March 7, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I had pre-ordered this book and kind of forgot about it. When it arrived on a particularly over cast day it was a wonderful surprise. This is a beautiful book. I love the history that she starts out with as well as the incredibly beautiful projects. I am going to be making the skirt that is featured in the book. The only bummer is I wish she would of listed sources in which to find the jersey t-shirt knit fabric that she uses. What I like about the projects is one you have the base garment finished you can bring your item with you where ever you go and stitch to your delight. I love some of the beading that is added to some of the projects. If you want to get your socks blown off check out Natalie's Project Alabama website. If only I was rich I would be buying every single garment she makes. I have been truly inspired by this book and I think that is what it is designed to do. I am going to take her basic technique and make it my own by designing my own stencils. This book is worth every penny if you haven't figured it out by now. Destined to be one of my favorite craft/sewing books ever. Enjoy!
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