(photo taken in Amy’s studio on the rainiest day, in all its grainy glory)
At long, long last, something new! We are so excited to share a special November goodie, the new Flat Bias Binding Risograph Print! Maybe you already have our Continuous Bias Binding riso print, so you already know the joy of a special art print that’s ALSO sewing instructions. If not, you are in for a treat!
The print features full instructions for how to sew flat bias binding, aka our favorite finish for curved edges on garments. It’s featured in the All Well Box Top pattern, and we use it every chance we get. Repeat sewists of the Box Top may only need to pull the instructions booklet out to get a refresher on neckline binding specifics, so we thought we’d make it one step easier and make a print to keep on the wall just above your machine! Beautiful, functional, fun!
This print was risograph-printed in violet ink on cream paper by Amelia in her Seattle studio, ANEMONE. Risograph printing is similar to screenprinting, where ink is pushed through a stencil onto paper, but it’s done with a machine. A very fun printmaking method! We wanted to tell our Pacific Northwest pals: Amelia will be tabling at Short Run in Seattle, with a bunch of new publications (how to pizza night! climate zines! seattle adventure map! raccoons!) AND copies of the All Well art prints and zine. Plus, seconds copies of the new Flat Bias Binding print that are just a smidge imperfect, and a deal.
Short Run is this Saturday, Nov 5th, 11am-6pm, Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center. Amelia will be at the table 47, ANEMONE—come say hey to All Well’s west coast half, and talk sewing and books and zines!
Lots of good stuff happening these days, albeit slowly, slowly. The next few weeks we’re doing printing and assembly for our All Well Patchwork Alphabet Riso Zine. Keep an eye out for a preorder — it will be ready to go in time for holiday gift sewing! And remember that you can preorder our book! Also: finding How to Sew Clothes outside of the U.S. is totally possible! You can get the book through Amazon (for example, the UK and Australia) as well as other major retailers with international reach. Book Depository and Waterstones ship internationally, and Bookshop has international options too. Measurements in the book are given in inches and metric.
More soon!
Amy + Amelia
P.S. — You can also buy all three of our riso art prints together as a bundle!