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Taught by Natalie Chanin
In this workshop, Natalie shares some of the old wives’ tales that she’s heard about stitching over the years and the truths that each tale reveals for smoother and easier hand sewing. After watching this workshop, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of the physics that determine how cotton jersey and thread behave and you’ll be ready to get stitching by hand.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
- Hand-sewing basics
- Needling your thread
- Making a double knot
- Hand stitches for knit fabrics
What you’ll get:
- An easy-to-follow lesson on the physics of sewing
- 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Itemized supply list
- Step-by-step ins instruction by artist Natalie Chanin
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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The Physics of Sewing Reviews
1537 users recommended this class to a friend
Heather Barthell
Spending a week at Alabama Chanin School of Sewing is a bucket list item for me. So glad to see her on this platform.
July 28, 2025
miranda groom
But beyond the charm, she shared some truly valuable tips: how to “needle your thread,” why you should knot the cut end, the importance of “loving your thread” with your natural oils, how to tie a double knot, and even which thread works best. And the best piece of wisdom?
“Lazy thread, lazy girl.”
A sewing tip and a life lesson all in one!
More than 3 months ago
Allie Stone
Wonderful class which explains those "old wives tales" to be just as true today as they ever were !
The Chanin books are amazing ! I have the full set !!
More than 3 months ago
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