How It Works 100 Days of Sewing is an invitation to slow down and stitch—one shape at a time—over 100 days. Through daily practice, we explore embroidery as a way to connect hand, heart, and time. The project begins June 12th with a livestream introduction. Members of The School of Making Club can join at any level—free or paid. You may choose to work with the 100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit or create your own project. The commitment is simple: a few minutes of stitching each day, at your own pace. Inside The Club, you’ll find: - A dedicated space for conversation and support - Weekly video check-ins with Sunne, Kelley, Jeneane, and Maggie (live and recorded) - A Transitional Embroidery PDF with techniques to guide your work This is a practice in process and presence—an opportunity to make with intention, alongside a community of fellow makers. See below for frequently asked questions. Kit Details The 100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit includes a stenciled top layer and unstenciled backing layer that measure 22” x 54”. Use the included fabric as-is to make a poncho; cut in half lengthwise and stitch together to create a scarf measuring 11” x 108”; or, cut the fabric into a set of three 18” x 22” placemats. This kit comes in our limited-edition Wax and Natural colorway and is ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need to get started. • Difficulty level: Beginner• Project measures 22” in width, 54” in length• Instructions for poncho construction are available here • Instructions for constructing a scarf or placemats are not required as these styles are sewn together using embroidery techniques only.• Techniques: reverse, outside reverse, and negative reverse appliqué; technique instructions can be found in Alabama Studio Sewing + Design• Ships in 1-3 business days Kit Contents:• Top layer: All-over stenciled organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Wax• Bottom layer: Unstenciled organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Natural• Button Craft Thread in Cream• The School of Making label• Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample• Organic cotton canvas bag and ribbon for storage

<h3>How It Works</h3>
100 Days of Sewing is an invitation to slow down and stitch—one shape at a time—over 100 days. Through daily practice, we explore embroidery as a way to connect hand, heart, and time.
The project begins June 12th with a livestream introduction. <a rel="noopener" href="https://the-school-of-making.mn.co/landing" target="_blank">Members of The School of Making Club</a> can join at any level—free or paid.
You may choose to work with the 100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit or create your own project. The commitment is simple: a few minutes of stitching each day, at your own pace.
Inside The Club, you’ll find:
- A dedicated space for conversation and support
- Weekly video check-ins with Sunne, Kelley, Jeneane, and Maggie (live and recorded)
- A Transitional Embroidery PDF with techniques to guide your work
This is a practice in process and presence—an opportunity to make with intention, alongside a community of fellow makers. 
See below for frequently asked questions. 
 
<h3>Kit Details</h3>
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">The 100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit includes a stenciled top layer and unstenciled backing layer that measure 22” x 54”. Use the included fabric as-is to make a poncho; cut in half lengthwise and stitch together to create a scarf measuring 11” x 108”; or, cut the fabric into a set of three 18” x 22” placemats. This kit comes in our limited-edition Wax and Natural colorway and is ready-to-sew with all fabric and thread you will need to get started. 
<meta charset="utf-8">• Difficulty level: Beginner • Project measures 22” in width, 54” in length <meta charset="utf-8">• Instructions for poncho construction are available <a rel="noopener" href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0411/9864/9508/files/Poncho_DIY_Kit_Instructions_-_The_School_of_Making.pdf?v=1728676053" target="_blank">here</a>  <meta charset="utf-8">• Instructions for constructing a scarf or placemats are not required as these styles are sewn together using embroidery techniques only. • Techniques: reverse, outside reverse, and negative reverse appliqué; technique instructions can be found in <a rel="noopener" href="https://alabamachanin.com/products/natalie-chanin-alabama-studio-sewing-design" target="_blank">Alabama Studio Sewing + Design</a> • Ships in 1-3 business days 
Kit Contents: • Top layer: All-over stenciled organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Wax • Bottom layer: Unstenciled <meta charset="utf-8">organic medium-weight cotton jersey in Natural • Button Craft Thread in Cream • The School of Making label • Stitch Sampler: 8" x 10" practice sample <meta charset="utf-8">• Organic cotton canvas bag and ribbon for storage

Front of the Poncho in Wax and Natural, sewn using multiple embroidery techniques and the Anna's Garden design.

100 Days of Sewing DIY Kit in Wax and Natural.

Detail of fabric sewn in reverse appliqué in Wax/Natural Anna's Garden.

Back of the Poncho in Wax and Natural, sewn using multiple embroidery techniques and the Anna's Garden design.

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<h3>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h3>

WHAT IS 100 DAYS OF SEWING?

100 Days of Sewing is a community-led project inviting makers to explore craft and creativity through hand-sewing and embroidery techniques. Participants will work independently on 3–5 shapes a day, gradually building a finished piece.

 
WHAT IS THE 100 DAYS OF SEWING KIT?

If you'd like to follow along more closely using The School of Making designs and techniques, this is the "official" kit of the stitchalong. Click the “Kit Details” section of the product description above to learn more.

 
IS THE KIT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO JOIN?

No. While our team and collaborators will be working on the 100 Days of Sewing Kit, you do not have to purchase to participate. You may follow along with your own project for the duration of 100 Days of Sewing.

 
HOW DO I JOIN?

<a href="https://the-school-of-making.mn.co/landing">Join The School of Making Club</a> at any membership tier—free or paid—and follow along in the dedicated <a href="https://the-school-of-making.mn.co/spaces/19729362/feed">100 Days of Sewing Space</a> within the Club.

 
WHO IS LEADING THE PROJECT?

It will be led by collaborators Sunne Meyer, Kelley Dew, and Jeneane Whyte along with Maggie Crisler of The School of Making Team.

 
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE ONLINE EXPERIENCE?

A dedicated space for conversation and support, weekly check-ins to discuss progress with the team, and a transitional embroidery PDF with techniques to guide you along the way.

 
WHEN DOES IT START AND END?

The <a href="https://the-school-of-making.mn.co/posts/85195719">100 Days of Sewing Kickoff</a> livestream is on June 12th at 1:00pm Central. We will have weekly check-ins Fridays throughout the 100 days, starting June 20th at 1:00pm Central. The final check-in and wrap up will be on September 19th. 
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WHAT TECHNIQUES CAN I LEARN?

The 100 Days of Sewing DIY kit can be embroidered using reverse appliqué, negative reverse appliqué, outside reverse appliqué, or a combination of the three called Transitional Embroidery. By joining the project, you'll get access to a PDF with these instructions, along with basic sewing techniques.

 
IS THIS A WORKSHOP WITH INSTRUCTION?

No. The Transitional Embroidery PDF includes technique instructions to get you started, but there’s no scheduled instruction. This is a community-driven sewalong where participants work independently. Use the 100 Days of Sewing space in The School of Making Club to share progress, ask questions, and stay inspired. Weekly check-ins help keep you on track. 
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