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Details The annual Project Threadways Symposium brings together scholars, activists, makers, and thinkers to present research, share stories, and encourage dialogue about history, community, and power—all through the lens of fashion and textiles. Presentations take place in Florence, Alabama, however virtual registration is also available. In 2025, our theme is Food, Clothing, and Shelter. Presentations will explore the intersection of art and necessity, connect climate and culture, and share stories of artists, designers, and craftspeople who shape our everyday lives. Speakers include: Blair LM Kelley, Director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWindy Chien, artist and author of The Year of KnotsJack Sanders, architect at Design Build AdventureLiz Lambert, partner at MML HospitalityCathy Bailey, co-owner of Heath CeramicsJacqueline Bishop, writer, visual artist, and textile scholarThe Kitchen Sisters Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, radio producers and documentarians...and more to be announced. Please contact think@projectthreadways.org with questions.

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The annual Project Threadways Symposium brings together scholars, activists, makers, and thinkers to present research, share stories, and encourage dialogue about history, community, and power—all through the lens of fashion and textiles. Presentations take place in Florence, Alabama, however virtual registration is also available.
In 2025, our theme is Food, Clothing, and Shelter. Presentations will explore the intersection of art and necessity, connect climate and culture, and share stories of artists, designers, and craftspeople who shape our everyday lives. Speakers include:
Blair LM Kelley, Director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Windy Chien, artist and author of The Year of Knots Jack Sanders, architect at Design Build Adventure Liz Lambert, partner at MML Hospitality Cathy Bailey, co-owner of Heath Ceramics Jacqueline Bishop, writer, visual artist, and textile scholar The Kitchen Sisters Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, radio producers and documentarians ...and more to be announced.
Please contact <a href="mailto:think@projectthreadways.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">think@projectthreadways.org</a> with questions.

An organic cotton field overlaid with the Project Threadways logo.

Biscuits and jam on a table with Heath Ceramics plates.

Model wearing the hand-sewn Lewes Coat with Arne treatment.

An organic cotton field overlaid with the Project Threadways logo. double

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DETAILS Available in your choice of golden-toned Stork, Lion's Tail, or Epaulette handles, these Gingher Embroidery Scissors are as beautiful as they are functional. Ideal for cutting out and around small areas, these scissors will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. Composition + Care • 3.5" blades• Durable, double-plated chrome over nickel finish• Fitted leather sheath for storage• Made in Italy• Order by December 19 for holiday delivery

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Available in your choice of golden-toned Stork, Lion's Tail, or Epaulette handles, these Gingher Embroidery Scissors are as beautiful as they are functional. Ideal for cutting out and around small areas, these scissors will become a go-to addition to your sewing kit.
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• 3.5" blades • Durable, double-plated chrome over nickel finish • Fitted leather sheath for storage • Made in Italy • Order by December 19 for holiday delivery

The School of Making Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors Gingher.

Gingher Epaulette Embroidery Scissors with Leather Sheath.

Gingher Stork Embroidery Scissors with Gold Handles.

double The School of Making Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors Gingher.

Gold-Handled Embroidery Scissors

3.5" Stork

3.5" Lion's Tail

3.5" Epaulette

DETAILS This fabric is sold by the yard and is hand-painted in our Tessellation design on medium-weight jersey fabric. Use the fabric alone as a single-layer design, or pair it with an un-painted backing layer for reverse appliqué and negative reverse appliqué techniques. Grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina, the "hyper-local" supply chain for our 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey is the result of years of work aimed at providing responsibility, sustainability, transparency, and an end-product that is produced entirely in the USA. *Please note, due to the hand-painted nature of this fabric, the maximum full-yard cut is 4 yards. If you order more than 4 yards, please be aware that you will receive multiple cuts. If you would like the fabric divided in a particular way, leave a note in the "shipping instructions" field at checkout or give us a call at 256-760-1090.• Sold by the yard• 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard• 100% organic cotton• Dye lots may vary slightly• Fabric is pre-washed• Made in the USA• Order by December 18 for holiday delivery• Contact us to help determine how much fabric you will need for your project *Excluded from all sales and promotions.

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 This fabric is sold by the yard and is hand-painted in our Tessellation design on medium-weight jersey fabric. Use the fabric alone as a single-layer design, or pair it with an un-painted backing layer for reverse appliqué and negative reverse appliqué techniques.
Grown and ginned in Texas, spun in North Carolina, and knit and dyed in South Carolina, the "hyper-local" supply chain for our 100% organic medium-weight cotton jersey is the result of years of work aimed at providing responsibility, sustainability, transparency, and an end-product that is produced entirely in the USA. 
*Please note, due to the hand-painted nature of this fabric, the maximum full-yard cut is 4 yards. If you order more than 4 yards, please be aware that you will receive multiple cuts. If you would like the fabric divided in a particular way, leave a note in the "shipping instructions" field at checkout or give us a call at 256-760-1090. <meta charset="utf-8">• Sold by the yard • 56" wide; approximately 9.8 ounces per linear yard <meta charset="utf-8">• 100% organic cotton • Dye lots may vary slightly <meta charset="utf-8">• Fabric is pre-washed • Made in the USA • Order by December 18 for holiday delivery • Contact us to help determine how much fabric you will need for your project
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Sand fabric painted with the Tessellation design in white paint. Fabric is shown folded.

Sand fabric painted with the Tessellation design in white paint. Fabric is shown unfolded.

Fabric swatch with Tessellation design, with sand as the top layer and various colors of fabric for the backing layer.

Tessellation Painted Fabric

Natural

Sand

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Peacock

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Details Add a fresh detail to your next sewing project with our curated mixes of Bugle Beads, Chop Beads, and Sequins. These mixes are perfect for projects related to The Geometry of Hand-Sewing. Beads are shipped in two ways: a glass jar with lid for easy storage and display, or a refill option in a kraft paper bag. Take a closer look in our carousel below. • Jar and bag are both approximately 3 ounces• Each mix varies with sequins, bugle, chop, and seed beads• Beads made of glass; sequins made of plastic• Made in the Czech Republic• Order by December 19 for holiday delivery

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Add a fresh detail to your next sewing project with our curated mixes of Bugle Beads, Chop Beads, and Sequins. These mixes are perfect for projects related to <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-geometry-of-hand-sewing-natalie-chanin?taxon_id=42" target="_blank">The Geometry of Hand-Sewing</a>. <meta charset="utf-8">Beads are shipped in two ways: a glass jar with lid for easy storage and display, or a refill option in a kraft paper bag. Take a closer look in our carousel below.
• Jar and bag are both approximately 3 ounces • Each mix varies with sequins, bugle, chop, and seed beads • Beads made of glass; sequins made of plastic • Made in the Czech Republic • Order by December 19 for holiday delivery

Burlesque bead mix featuring beads and sequins in red, gold, and brown.

The School of Making Bead mix Disco in glass jar.

The School of Making bead Mix Assorted in Brown Paper Bag.

Bead Mix

Gold Bomb / Glass Jar

Gold Bomb / Refill

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Silver Fox / Refill

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Disco / Glass Jar

Disco / Refill

Details The Car Coat offers an easy fit with flap pockets and snap closures. Drop shoulders and a mid-thigh length give the coat a soft, oversized feel. The pattern includes 3 length variations for the garment body (cropped jacket, jacket, and coat) plus 2 sleeve options and 3 pocket options. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for cutting and garment construction. This bundle includes a sewing pattern, fabric yardage, and notions. Please note that fabric is not stenciled or pre-cut like our DIY kits. Colors are named to indicate cotton stock. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton.(Learn more about updates to our supply chain here.)• Difficulty level: Advanced• Measures approximately 39" in length• Order by December 18 for holiday delivery * Excluded from all sales and promotions. Bundle Contents • The Car Coat Pattern in sizes XS - XXL with instructions• 3 yards of medium-weight cotton jersey• 8 #7 Snaps• 1 spool of Button Craft Thread• The School of Making label Please note that while this project includes the pattern variations for the Jacket and Cropped Jacket, the fabric and notion amounts are intended to make the Coat.

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The Car Coat offers an easy fit with flap pockets and snap closures. Drop shoulders and a mid-thigh length give the coat a soft, oversized feel. The pattern includes 3 length variations for the garment body (cropped jacket, jacket, and coat) plus 2 sleeve options and 3 pocket options. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for cutting and garment construction.
<meta charset="utf-8">This bundle includes a sewing pattern, fabric yardage, and notions. Please note that fabric is not stenciled or pre-cut like our DIY kits.
Colors are named to indicate cotton stock. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton.(Learn more about updates to our supply chain <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/supply-chain">here</a>.) • Difficulty level: Advanced • Measures approximately 39" in length • Order by December 18 for holiday delivery 
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• <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/oversized-boxy-car-coat-pattern" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Car Coat Pattern</a> in sizes XS - XXL with instructions • 3 yards of medium-weight cotton jersey • 8 #7 Snaps • 1 spool of Button Craft Thread • The School of Making label 
Please note that while this project includes the pattern variations for the Jacket and Cropped Jacket, the fabric and notion amounts are intended to make the Coat.

The School of Making model wearing the  Car Coat in plum. Made with 100% organic cotton.

Car Coat Bundle

Natural - OG

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Ballet - OG

Verdant - OG

Peacock - OG

Plum - SP

Navy - OG

Black - OG

Details Endlessly versatile and comfortable, the Shirt Dress is a single-layer garment with a fitted bust, snap front, and drawstring waist. The pattern includes three style variations: the jumpsuit, shirt dress, and shirt. It contains sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for cutting and garment construction. This bundle includes a sewing pattern, fabric yardage, and notions. Please note that fabric is not stenciled or pre-cut like our DIY kits. Colors are named to indicate cotton stock. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton. (Learn more about updates to our supply chain here.) • Difficulty level: Intermediate• Measures approximately 45" in length• Order by December 18 for holiday delivery * Excluded from all sales and promotions. Bundle Contents • The Jumpsuit Pattern in sizes XS to XXL with instructions• 2.5 yards of medium-weight cotton jersey in the color of your choice• 3 spools of matching Button Craft thread• 13 #7 Snaps• The School of Making labelPlease note that while this project includes the pattern variations for The Shirt and Jumpsuit, the fabric and notion amounts are intended to make The Shirt Dress.

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Endlessly versatile and comfortable, the Shirt Dress is a single-layer garment with a fitted bust, snap front, and drawstring waist. The pattern includes three style variations: the jumpsuit, shirt dress, and shirt. It contains sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for cutting and garment construction. 
This bundle includes a sewing pattern, fabric yardage, and notions. Please note that fabric is not stenciled or pre-cut like our DIY kits.
<meta charset="utf-8">Colors are named to indicate cotton stock. Colors ending in "-SP" are crafted from American-grown, extra-long staple Supima® cotton. Colors ending in "-OG" are 100% organic American-grown cotton. (Learn more about updates to our supply chain <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/supply-chain">here</a>.)
• Difficulty level: Intermediate • Measures approximately 45" in length • Order by December 18 for holiday delivery 
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• <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/the-jumpsuit-pattern-shirt-dress-pant?taxon_id=42" target="_blank">The Jumpsuit Pattern</a> in sizes XS to XXL with instructions • 2.5 yards of medium-weight cotton jersey in the color of your choice • 3 spools of matching Button Craft thread • 13 #7 Snaps • The School of Making label Please note that while this project includes the pattern variations for The Shirt and Jumpsuit, the fabric and notion amounts are intended to make The Shirt Dress.

The School of Making model wearing the Shirt Dress kit. Made with 100% organic cotton.

The School of Making Jumpsuit Pattern Bundle in Black.

Shirt Dress Bundle

DETAILS *Excluded from all sales and promotions. Designed to help you experiment with color, appliqué, and stitching, the Studio Bundles include 20% savings and are indispensable additions to your home design studio. These curated bundles contain two-yard cuts of fabric in five maker-favorite colors, paired with optional thread, embroidery floss, and fabric add-ons in complementing hues. Pair each 2-yard fabric piece with any style in our pattern library to create your own sustainable, handcrafted wardrobe. Please keep in mind, due to our small batch dyeing process, future colors may vary slightly from the yardage that you receive. If more than two yards are required for your garment, we recommend ordering additional yardage at the same time as the bundle. • Order by December 19 for holiday delivery KIT CONTENTS Studio Bundle #1 Includes:• 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Sand, Natural, Beige, and Ballet Studio Bundle #2 Includes: • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Plum Studio Bundle #3 Includes: • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Ballet Optional Add-Ons: Studio Bundle #1:• 3 spools each of White, Cream, Dogwood, Slate, and Navy Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Navy, Slate, Ashe, and Pearl Embroidery Floss • 1 three-ounce jar of Bead Mix in Disco Studio Bundle #2:• 3 spools each of Cream, Dogwood, Slate, Burgundy, and Navy Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Natural, Ashe, Burgundy, and Navy Embroidery Floss • 1 three-ounce jar of Bead Mix in Disco Studio Bundle #3:• 3 spools each of White, Cream, Dogwood, Slate, and Navy Button Craft Thread• 1 spool each of Navy, Slate, Ashe, and Pearl Embroidery Floss • 1 three-ounce jar of Bead Mix in Disco

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 *Excluded from all sales and promotions.
 Designed to help you experiment with color, appliqué, and stitching, the Studio Bundles include 20% savings and are indispensable additions to your home design studio. These curated bundles contain two-yard cuts of fabric in five maker-favorite colors, paired with optional thread, embroidery floss, and fabric add-ons in complementing hues. Pair each 2-yard fabric piece with any style in our pattern library to create your own sustainable, handcrafted wardrobe.
Please keep in mind, due to our small batch dyeing process, future colors may vary slightly from the yardage that you receive. If more than two yards are required for your garment, we recommend ordering additional yardage at the same time as the bundle.
• Order by December 19 for holiday delivery
 
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Studio Bundle #1 Includes: • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Sand, Natural, Beige, and Ballet 
Studio Bundle #2 Includes:  • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Plum 
Studio Bundle #3 Includes:  • 2 yards each of medium-weight cotton jersey in Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Ballet
 Optional Add-Ons: 
Studio Bundle #1: • 3 spools each of White, Cream, Dogwood, Slate, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Navy, Slate, Ashe, and Pearl <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 1 three-ounce jar of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix">Bead Mix</a> in Disco 
Studio Bundle #2: • 3 spools each of Cream, Dogwood, Slate, Burgundy, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Natural, Ashe, Burgundy, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 1 three-ounce jar of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix">Bead Mix</a> in Disco 
Studio Bundle #3: • 3 spools each of White, Cream, Dogwood, Slate, and Navy <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/button-craft-thread">Button Craft Thread</a> • 1 spool each of Navy, Slate, Ashe, and Pearl <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/cotton-six-strand-embroidery-floss">Embroidery Floss</a>  • 1 three-ounce jar of <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/bead-mix">Bead Mix</a> in Disco

Studio bundle with navy, peacock, sand, natural, and plum fabric.

Studio Bundle with Navy, Peacock, Sand, Natural, and Ballet fabric.

Fabric bundles in Navy, Sand, Natural, Beige, and Ballet, plus beads, thread, and floss.

Disco Bead Mix with assorted beads and sequins.

Studio bundle add-ons: beads, thread, and floss.

Studio Bundles

Studio Bundle #1 / Bundle Only

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Disco Bead Mix + $27.20

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Embroidery Floss Bundle + $40

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread Bundle + $48

Studio Bundle #1 / Add-On Thread and Embroidery Floss Bundle + $84

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