Sashiko  for Beginners

Experience The Art of Mending

The Art of Mending ~Sashiko~

Sashiko is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using variations running stiches.

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Sashiko needlework is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using variations of running stitches.

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Sashiko was born in Northern area of Japan, hundreds of years ago.

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Simple running stitches were used to reinforce or to mend worn farm clothes, making the darned piece stronger and warmer rather than for decorative purposes.

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Overtime, in various areas of Japan, different stitches were used for decorative purposes with motifs from nature and geometric designs.

A sample of the packet

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Materials for Sashiko

(1) Cloth: Flat woven, loose woven cotton or linen.

(2) Sashiko needle:
   Sashiko needles are sold at craft stores, however any needle that works with your thread is fine.

(3) Thread: Cotton thread

   Sashiko threads are available on-line shopping sites, but you can also use any 12wt  100% cotton thread or embroidery thread.

We look forward to sewing with you!!

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