December 2021 - Hand-Stitched Appliqué, The School of Making

Stitching is a meditative, slow craft tradition that embraces the thoughtful work of our hands as we turn textiles into art. Pour a cup of tea, settle into a cozy chair, and join us for a deeper look at the rhythmic stitching of appliqué with expert sewist Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin and The School of Making. Founded as a preservation of the living art of textile making, The School of Making considers quality, sustainability, and location for each and every material they source—their focus is on the intersection of fashion, craft, and DIY. Natalie shares, "I've come to believe that craft, making, and creative endeavors toward producing sustainable products will create an enduring future for our community." The heart of this workshop is found in the art of stitching. In this workshop, we'll explore specialized reverse appliqué and negative reverse appliqué techniques by starting first with essential sewing concepts in preparing our thread, keeping our stitches neat and structured, and building a strong sewing foundation. Through reverse appliqué, we 'reveal' the stunning stenciled designs that The School of Making is most known for. Our completed swatch is the perfect size for embellishing journals, pillows, and tote bags. Next, explore appliqué with quilting or even garment construction--consider adding accent beads or embellishments for an even greater challenge. Learn more:

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December 2021 - Hand-Stitched Appliqué, The School of Making is an episode from The Crafter's Box Podcast by Morgan Spenla.

This episode is 13:33 long.

This episode was published on Dec 13, 2021.

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