Podcasts about alabama chanin

I'm still knitting on the same projects as last episode, so I indulge in some dream knitting and talk about three patterns that have my attention for spring / summer knitting. There's a lot of hand stitching underway, including my Alabama Chanin bolero and dress, plus a partial placket shirt with the help of Cal Patch. I include a recipe for black sesame cornbread and two poems by Poet Laureate Ada Limǒn. Plus, the winner of the Q1 prize is announced!

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this conversation, Jennifer discusses the impact of the Victorian era and the Pre-Raphaelite movement on modern craft and dignity with designer Natalie Chanin. They explore the significance of hand craftsmanship, the relationship between dignity and work, and the need for a cultural shift in how we perceive and value craft in society. Chanin shares her journey of creating a sustainable fashion movement in Alabama, emphasizing the importance of community and environmental consciousness. She describes her own relationship with dignity.ResourcesThe Geometry of Hand-Sewing: Project and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery for Contemporary Sustainable Style by Natalie ChaninEmbroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and the School of Making by Natalie ChaninAlabama Studio Sewing + Design: A Guide to Hand-Sewing an Alabama Chanin Wardrobe by Natalie ChaninAlabama Stitch Book by Natalie ChaninWilliam Morris GalleryTakeawaysCraftsmanship is essential for personal dignity and fulfillment.Natalie Chanin's work blends environmental consciousness with cultural preservation.Dignity in work is crucial for individual and community well-being.The concept of craft has evolved but remains significant in society.Industry's disregard for dignity has roots in the Industrial Revolution.Handcrafted items foster a deeper connection to the creator.A shift in corporate culture is necessary to honor dignity.Craft can be both a skill and a form of expression.Connecting with one's work enhances the perception of dignity.Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.

My guest today on The Green Dream is Natalie Chanin, founder of Alabama Chanin, a slow fashion brand in Florence, Alabama. This year, Alabama Chanin is celebrating its 21st year in business with a new book called https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/embroidery-threads-and-stories-from-alabama-chanin-and-the-school-of-making_9781419752773/ (Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and the School of Making), about sustainability, community, artisans and makers, published by Abrams. The book's preface was written by Natalie's friend, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, who, along with her husband John Leventhal, wrote the 2014 Grammy-award winning Best American Roots Song “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5PzW1ZkGlI (A Feather's Not a Bird),” about Natalie and Alabama Chanin. On this special episode, listeners will get to hear both Natalie's story and that hit song. Read the https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WKlDmkEVHrB_Nzh7d60KB7XSAlSK9CW/view (transcript) of this episode Get to know Dana Thomas and her book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554229/fashionopolis-by-dana-thomas/ (Fashionopolis) Watch the documentary https://vimeo.com/151837870 (Stitch), from Alabama Chanin Discover the fashion brands Another Tomorrow and Phlox

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: https://thecraftersbox.com/natalie-chanin-hand-stitched-applique/

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a most insightful conversation with Chanin at her combination showroom and School of Making in Florence, Alabama. For NYC fashion legend Natalie Chanin , it was a fruitless hunt for a NYC embroidery company willing to work on her hand-sewn designer t-shirt projects that spurred her to move back home to Florence, Alabama . Frustrated with an endless litany of thanks but no thanks from East Coast embroidery companies, it suddenly dawned on Chanin that her network of rural crafter/quilting friends back in Alabama would be ideally suited to work on her discerning hand-sewn designer projects. Chanin moved back home to Florence in 2000 and she's never looked back. Come along and join the conversation.

On this special, live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Natalie Chanin, the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, about sustainability in the clothing industry. Natalie shares with us how difficult it is to maintain a small business that has grown into something much bigger and the conversations she has to endure to create balance. 11:00 - An introduction to Natalie and the trajectory of her career 14:40 - Natalie's documentary, Stitch 18:00 - Issues in the fashion industry 21:00 - A reflection on food and clothing in past generations 28:00 - How Natalie has held on to older customs and techniques in her business 36:00 - Overcoming hardships as a sustainable business 43:45 - How community ties into Alabama Chanin 51:00 - Shifts of the fashion industry 58:00 - What is Natalie's favorite piece of her brand to wear? 1:03:00 - Do you see a good future for more organic textile production in the US? 1:06:20 - Connection between Alabama Chanin and The Good Dirt 1:07:46 - Certifications and small businesses 1:13:00 - How often do you rotate your wardrobe? 1:14:30 - What is it that Natalie wants people to know about her work? Things Mentioned: Holy Lamb Organics Lady Farmer Marketplace Alabama Chanin Stitch documentary  The Almanac Alabama Chanin book The Story of Stuff video Zingerman's Muscle Shoals documentary Florence, Alabama monument - healing site  Rana Plaza collapse 12 for life organization Texas Organic Cotton Growers Organization

On this special, live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Natalie Chanin, the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, about sustainability in the clothing industry. Natalie shares with us how difficult it is to maintain a small business that has grown into something much bigger and the conversations she has to endure to create balance.11:00 - An introduction to Natalie and the trajectory of her career14:40 - Natalie’s documentary, Stitch18:00 - Issues in the fashion industry21:00 - A reflection on food and clothing in past generations28:00 - How Natalie has held on to older customs and techniques in her business36:00 - Overcoming hardships as a sustainable business43:45 - How community ties into Alabama Chanin51:00 - Shifts of the fashion industry58:00 - What is Natalie’s favorite piece of her brand to wear?1:03:00 - Do you see a good future for more organic textile production in the US?1:06:20 - Connection between Alabama Chanin and The Good Dirt1:07:46 - Certifications and small businesses1:13:00 - How often do you rotate your wardrobe?1:14:30 - What is it that Natalie wants people to know about her work?Things Mentioned:Holy Lamb OrganicsLady Farmer MarketplaceAlabama ChaninStitch documentary The AlmanacAlabama Chanin bookThe Story of Stuff videoZingerman’sMuscle Shoals documentaryFlorence, Alabama monument - healing site Rana Plaza collapse12 for life organizationTexas Organic Cotton Growers Organization

On this episode, Natalie Chanin shares her storied career from stylist to filmmaker to designer of Alabama Chanin. And, Natalie gives us a true lesson in sustainablitly as she expalins her unbroken supply chain to @lauravinroot.

Since receiving my stenciled fabric from FiberTrek Sarah, I've been in a stitch trance. In this episode, I talk about starting my first Alabama Chanin-inspired garment.  There's a bit of knitting, a recommendation for a tile-placement game, and poems by Nobel prize winner Louise Glück.

Since receiving my stenciled fabric from FiberTrek Sarah, I’ve been in a stitch trance. In this episode, I talk about starting my first Alabama Chanin-inspired garment.  There’s a bit of knitting, a recommendation for a tile-placement game, and poems by Nobel prize winner Louise Glück. Savory Dishes with Apples Chicken

Maggie Crisler stands 6’1” tall, is plus-sized, and feels like her accent isn’t quite Southern enough for her small Alabama town, but it’s too Southern for the rest of the world. After a tumor on her pituitary gland caused her to rapidly gain over 90 pounds in one year, she thought she was locked out of clothing that fits. And she quit sewing. Why should she bother making clothing if her body might be totally different in a few months? “I didn’t know what was gonna happen, and I still honestly don’t know what’s gonna happen with my health and my body. I don’t know if once we get all of the stuff sorted, if I’m going to drop 30 pounds or if I’m going to stay the same size or what. “ Maggie is a force. She plays a bright red vintage organ in a rock ‘n roll band, quilts, has long, wavy red hair, sews her clothes by hand, and has a cool job at Alabama Chanin. When you talk to her, she exudes confidence. She’s matter of fact. She has a kind tone in her voice, she’s a great storyteller, and you can’t help but want to just hang out and chat all day. But she’s spent much of her life feeling like she doesn’t fit in. Born and raised in Alabama, and growing up in a creative household, sewing has always been a part of Maggie’s life. Her relationship with this craft has changed as much as her body. After a two-year hiatus from sewing, Maggie is back with some lifelong lessons she’s learned about making, sustainability, self-image, and the power of a well-fitting garment.  

In this, our 250th episode, we welcome one of the true original champions of the slow fashion movement, Natalie Chanin, designer and founder of the Florence, Alabama-based and globally recognized leading ethical fashion brand Alabama Chanin. https://alabamachanin.com/ https://journal.alabamachanin.com/ https://projectthreadways.org/ https://design.ncsu.edu/

We talk with the founder and slow design pioneer Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin. The company that has become what Alabama Chanin is today began early in 2000 with Natalie creating hand-sewn garments made from cotton jersey t-shirts. They are a leader in elevated craft due to a strong belief in tradition and dedication to locally sewn garments and goods—both hand and machine-sewn. They maintain responsible, ethical, and sustainable practices holding themselves to the highest standards for quality. At Alabama Chanin, they preserve traditions of community, design, producing, and living arts by examining work and life through the acts of storytelling, photography, education, and making. Natalie in her soothing mellifluous voice walks us through her journey in creating Alabama Chanin. Come take a listen.

Natalie Chanin shares her journey from up-cycling old t-shirts in New York City to returning home to Florence Alabama where she started her clothing line, Alabama Chanin. We talk about building a community of makers and prioritizing transparency in the supply chain. She also tells us about teaching the creative process through The School of Making and the importance of sharing skills with others.

Jane has been working in the interiors industry for the last 10 years. Based in the UK, about an hour outside London. Jane Crawford Interiors is aimed at the ‘High End’ market and offers a wide range of quality fabrics, window treatments, curtain poles, and accessories. She has a level 3 diploma in Professional Curtain and Roman Blind Making from the National Design Academy and a City and Guilds in Photography. Jane is passionate about fabric and putting schemes together for peoples homes. Interiors should reflect the personalities of the homeowners and Jane guides them through the process. Jane Crawford Interiors provide a level of service that each client requires and sees the job through from start to finish. Design to installation. Jane has a wonderful family who are behind her 100% and friends who have supported and believed in her. Jane Is constantly looking to the future to make sure that the business grows. Learning new skills, working on exciting projects and collaborating with inspiring people keeps the business fresh and presents new challenges to overcome. Jane Crawford Interiors   Facebook   Instagram   Jane mentioned; The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making (Alabama Studio)   The Sew Helpful Website

This week Vickie sat down with Natalie Chanin, a pioneer in the slow design movement and the creative force behind the sustainably-made goods lifestyle company, Alabama Chanin. They chatted about the slow-fashion philosophy, Natalie's signature, piece-work design style, and the importance of knowing where the origin materials for what you put in and on your body come from. SHOW NOTES: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/alabama-chanin/

Sometimes home is the best place for great ideas to thrive. Fifteen years ago, Natalie Chanin discovered just this when she moved her nascent clothing company—Alabama Chanin—from New York to her hometown of Florence, Alabama. Since then, she’s built a thriving clothing and lifestyle company that merges craft and fashion in a beautiful way. Christine and Natalie talk about starting her business, how to get over creative bumps in the road, and how changing your perspective can make you more successful. Outro music: "Insprie Me Forever (Secret Anomaly Jonez Mix)" by Spinningmerkaba  

Recorded live at the recent Project Threadways symposium hosted by the ethical brand Alabama Chanin, we explore four past Dressed topics to underscore the importance of understanding the materials to go into our clothes and valuing the people that make them.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 140 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Asterpro: www.asteproallergy.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out My Life in a Book and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: * Check out Rakuten: www.rakuten.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy