Comments on: Dyeing For Alabama Chanin

By: Brenda Marks

Brenda Marks — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:40:22 +0000

Well done! I’ve completed one swing skirt (bloomers pattern) and am *still* working on a Maggie’s garden back stitched in variegated embroidery floss. I’m working on the last panel, so you’d think I’d be motivated… The process is intense, and the results are fabulous.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:14:52 +0000

I saw her website ages ago, before she started selling kits and materials. I was totall blown away! Then a couple of years ago I started buying all her books and trying out her techniques of sewing. I’ve bought two kits from the website on sale – the swing skirt and the factory dress and never have I worn such magical clothes. They fit perfect ply and are totally comfortable – as well as being beautiful! I’ve also sewn several unembellished dresses and tops from the books. I’ve also bought a wonderful Vogue pattern for trousers featured in the AC journal that I’ve sewn by hand. I’m sure you’ll get totally hooked 🙂

By: Susannah

Susannah — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:07:26 +0000

Bravo to Ruth! I’ve started 3 AC projects and sadly never finished them. Your beautiful skirt may inspire me to do so. Looks fantastic! When will we see you in it?!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:32:34 +0000

I’m so glad to see your start on AC pieces. I don’t know where to start! Of course, as you said, you have to find the right fabric and that’s what I need to do! Actually I’ve never heard of sheets in cotton jersey before! Looking forward to your future AC posts! Thanks!

By: ruth

ruth — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 06:48:28 +0000

I caught the AC bug a few years ago. I’ve made skirts, tops, two coats and one dress and very recently did AC on my Six Napoleon experimental dress. It’s now become my summer time sewing habit.