Internationally acclaimed designer Natalie Chanin grew up in Florence, Alabama, learning to stitch from her mother, grandmothers and aunts.  In this beautiful book, she shares the techniques she and her stitchers have refined to create their handmade Alabama Chanin couture collections from recycled cotton jersey fabric.  Along the way, she tells the story of the rise and fall of the cotton industry in Florence and why she is now dedicated to using the traditional skills passed on to her to create modern sustainable designs.  Includes 20 projects to make at home, stencil, postcard for bead embroidery, and reusable sewing patterns.