Alabama Chanin Refashion

Voila... it's finished!
Refasioned with Alabama Stitch Book

And, I love, love, love, LOVE it!  I'm so glad that I was reading the Alabama Stitch Book when this skirt was bleach-stained on our camping trip.  Using the bloomers stencil and reverse-applique technique to hide the stain and salvage the skirt was oh-so-enjoyable; and successful, if I do say so myself!
I love it!


I can't decide what I like best about reverse applique - the process or the finished product.  The basic method is to pin your contrast fabric underneath your outer fabric layer.  Trace the design and then stitch.  I find the stitching so relaxing!  Last, cut out the outer fabric 1/8" in from the stitch line to reveal your contrast layer.  Cutting can be a little nerve-racking.  But, happily, I never cut the contrast fabric!

Bloomers Stencil Skirt

Alabama Stitch Book, Natalie Chanin's first book, was recently followed by Alabama Studio Style.  Both books contain complete how-to instructions and gorgeous imagery.  The main difference is in included stencils and projects.   I'd really, really love to own them!  Sigh...