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Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns: A Guide to Customizing a Hand-Stitched Alabama Chanin Wardrobe by Natalie Chanin is a companion to the Alabama Studio Series: Alabama Stitch Book, Alabama Studio Style, and Alabama Studio Sewing + Design. In this final volume of the four-book series, Chanin offers, by popular demand, three new core patterns—the A-Line Dress/Tunic/Top, the Long and Short Wrap Skirt, and the Classic Coat/Jacket/Cardigan—and a guide to customizing garments to fit and flatter. For ease, convenience, and to ease its ecological footprint, this book comes with a CD rather than paper patterns. The disc contains patterns for all of the garments from the previous books in the Alabama Studio series with additional sizing for XXL, the three new patterns, plus five Alabama Chanin stencil designs, including the Polka Dot in three sizes, the popular New Leaves, and the classic Magdalena (all for readers to print as needed for their individual sewing purposes). Printed and bound in the USA.
This installment highlights:
- 9 core garment patterns with up to 34 standard variations, plus 3 bonus pocket patterns
- Patterns from the entire Alabama Studio book series with the additional XXL size
- 5 full-scale stencil designs, plus a free bonus download available from Alabama Chanin’s website (http://alabamachanin.com/resources/large-scallops-stencil-artwork)
- Useful, convenient CD that minimizes its ecological footprint by conserving paper
- Printed in the USA
- Sales Rank: #39054 in Books
- Brand: Abrams Publishing
- Published on: 2015-04-07
- Released on: 2015-04-07
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .75" w x 10.75" l, .64 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 180 pages
- Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns
- Published Year: 2015
- Made in Singapore
About the Author
Natalie Chanin is the founder and head designer of Alabama Chanin and author of Alabama Stitch Book, Alabama Studio Style, and Alabama Studio Sewing + Design. 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.
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128 of 128 people found the following review helpful.
Great book! Can be printed on a home computer, so don't be put off by the patterns located on a cd, instead of paper patterns!
By Foxy5
I have to say, this is one of my favorite sewing books I own, which is saying a lot, since I don't generally enjoy hand sewing. I grew up sewing clothing with a machine, and then took up quilting, and while I enjoy both of those pursuits, I was never interested in hand sewing anything until I read this book, and Natalie Chanin's take on clothing. I love the idea that clothing should flatter, feel comfortable, and be well made so that it lasts. I think the biggest reason I love this book is that the idea behind making a handmade wardrobe resonates with where I am in life right now; creating a wardrobe I love and that fits well means a lot more to me than chasing after the latest style fads. Not only that, but as a mom of 3 little girls, I want them to understand that we are each unique, and our worth is intrinsic, and not based on what we look like; as a result, it makes sense to dress our bodies in a way that flatters and makes us feel good about ourselves, and that celebrates who we are, instead of chasing fashion ideals that aren't realistic. That being said, I was initially disappointed when I popped the cd into my computer, only to discover that the pattern sheets were sized for a copy shop printer, and not my home printer. I have a home computer and printer, and I'm familiar with printing out pdf sewing patterns and taping them together, so I wasn't interested in going to a copy shop, and after playing around with it a little, I discovered how to print out the parts of the pattern individually (on 8 1/2 by 11 sheets of paper). After reading the previous reviews, and seeing people put off by having to print out the patterns via a copy shop, I wanted to weigh in and let you know that you Do Not need a specific tiling program to print off the patterns in 'tiles' to tape together (the book mentions this as an option, but it's not necessary if you have Adobe Reader, a free program that reads pdf. pattern files, which is the file format these patterns are stored as on the cd). Most of us already have Adobe Reader on our computers, and all you have to do is open up the file you want to print (in Adobe), go to: File, Print, and choose 'Poster' as the option for printing out the pattern. It should show you a picture of the layout of the pattern, broken up into tiles (to the right of your choices), and it should have a box that shows the tile scale, which should read 100%. I didn't change any of the measurements, printed it out using the Poster mode (to make it print the pattern out in tiles), and then double-checked the 2-inch square located on the first page of the pattern, and it was perfect! I tried this with the A-line dress pattern, and it worked like a charm. While I realize not everyone is interested in putting together paper patterns, or making a run to the copy shop, I just want to encourage those who don't mind printing patterns out at home that it can be done, and the patterns are well worth the time.
76 of 81 people found the following review helpful.
Another good Alabama Chanin book, but no paper patterns included.
By athenasgrrl
I'll get to the review in a bit, but let me say this- there are no paper patterns included, unlike the previous three books, and unless you have a tiling program and know how to use it, you can't print the patterns out yourself. You have to find a print shop, which is why I'm giving this book 3.5 stars...more on this later.
First up, let me say that this is another fine book by Natalie Chanin. Her company, Alabama Chanin, designs and creates lovely garments, beautifully hand sewn and embellished. I have all of her previous books. Where Natalie really excels is in her ability to design simple, easily constructed garments that anyone, even a novice sewer, would feel comfortable in making by hand. The real art comes in the embellishing- paint, stencils, beads and embroidery- all of it simple but with stunning results.
This book is divided into 3 sections. The first section includes directions for (and plenty of pictures of) all the patterns published in the previous Alabama Chanin (A.C.) books. This includes the new patterns- an A-line dress in 4 lengths (top, tunic, knee-ish length dress, and maxi length dress), a coat pattern in 3 lengths (cardigan, jacket and classic coat length), and a wrap skirt in 3 lengths (short, classic and maxi skirt length). It then has photos, drawings and instructions for other garments from previous A.C. books. These include a fitted dress, a t-shirt, a bolero, a fitted skirt, a poncho, a camisole (princess seamed) dress/top/skirt, the corset top (my favorite), and a swing skirt. All are shown in various lengths/versions and all are easily adaptable.
The second section is on fit and customizing their patterns and purchased paper patterns (i.e., McCall, Simplicity, etc.). This includes handy information on altering everything from necklines to waistlines and hemlines, and how to measure for a perfect fit.
The third section is on basic sewing techniques and embellishments. The sewing instructions are indeed pretty basic but probably sufficient for most people - though I would have liked to see more on actually laying out the patterns on the fabric, something that even long time sewers can have issues with. It then shows some of the embellishment techniques used on the garments in the book.
One of the best parts is the index of design choices, at the end of the book. Each garment in the book is shown in a thumb nail sized photo and includes all the nitty gritty details for making that garment - from the pattern and any adaptations, to fabric choices and all the stitches used in both garment construction and embellishment. So, if you really like a particular outfit, you can easily recreate it with the given information. Another favorite is the use of various sized models of various ages and shapes, including a plus sized model. Overall I have to say I really like the book and have only one (major) regret.
There are no paper patterns at all, not even of the new garments. Yes, there is a cd of all the patterns, but whose decision was it not to include any paper patterns? I've had this book for several days now, and waited to review it so that I could be fair about this point. The previous 3 books included paper patterns and I expected this one would have the new patterns on paper, as well as the others on cd. The real salt in the wound was the casual aside - Take the cd to any print shop and have them print the patterns. They also state that unless you have a tiling program on your computer, it's not really possible to print them on your home printer. Honestly? I'm not going to shlep around looking for a print shop that will do this. I'm not sure about kinko's, etc., but most print shops won't want to be bothered with anything that isn't a large volume order. I truly didn't expect all the patterns to be printed on paper, just the new ones.
I honestly don't believe this was Natalie Chanin's decision. I may be wrong, but it seems like the kind of money saving decision a publisher would make, not someone who has spent so much time and effort encouraging others to create their own hand made garments. Part of the A.C. books appeal was the ability to take out the patterns from the back of the books and just start sewing. You didn't even have to buy fabric - the corset top is sewn from an old t-shirt. How great is that?
I know I might catch some flack for what some might see as a negative review. It really isn't negative. The whole appeal of the A.C. style is that everything from start to finish is designed for easy sewing and crafting. You open the book, see the gorgeously photographed clothes, can pick one out and dive right in because the pattern is right there. Not with this book. I'm such a fan though, that I still think this book is worth getting.
The good news is that the new patterns are simple enough to be recreated from the illustrations, previous A.C. patterns, or purchased paper patterns. If you've never sewn before or are a novice hand-sewer, get Natalie's third book, 'Alabama Studio Sewing + Design' first. It's the most in-depth of all four books and has more information on embellishment than all the others put together. It's my favorite. The other good news is that all three previous books are still available in print (brand new) and includes the patterns. Definitely worth it!
61 of 65 people found the following review helpful.
fantastic AC patterns & general guide on how to adjust patterns to fit your body.
By optimystik1
After checking Natalie Chanin's last book out of the library and stitching one of the tops I pre-ordered this book and I received it in the mail yesterday afternoon. I have to say that I am not disappointed.
The patterns it contains are worth the price alone, but the book is filled with great info on adjusting patterns to fit your individual body that will be useable way beyond adjusting and constructing any one of the admittedly lovely patterns contained here. That is really what the bulk of the book is about.
The rest is a basic techniques section and stitch guide for processes that are used to make the garments,and instructions for garments -but don't expect a hand holding highly detailed step by step instruction guide to each project- there is enough instruction for folks who can work independently and refer to the techniques in the back, but
construction photos are not included, just finished garments and diagrams. (If you want to see it in action or need more instruction, I suggest taking Ms. Chanin's class on craftsy. )
This book has a great section in the back that names the techniques used in the garments that are photographed in the book-including fabric weight, thread color, which stencil was used, seam style, etc. That you can use to recreate the examples.
I haven't popped the CD into my computer yet to print off patterns, but I'm excited to do so. I'll update once I do.
***UPDATE*** so I have now printed the patterns from the CD, and they pop up as PDFs in adobe as single large pages- They are not automatically tiled like some you find nowadays. For those folks who think you need to head to the copy shop to print out a large sheet, you don't, its just a matter of changing your printer settings. Chose file> Print, and from the page scaling menu, select tile large pages. Then select cut marks and labels so you can organize the paged and so you can see where you tape your printed pages together as the edges overlap. ( https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/print-posters-banners-acrobat-reader.html if you want images and clearer instructions than mine )
I'm excited to get sewing!
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