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.

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DATE and COST

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Zoom session  90 min

        March 15th (Mon)  10am California time

        or  March 20th (Sat)     3pm California time

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Cost  $30.00 

            Includes materials, zoom sessions, priority postage fee

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Register by mail  click here　→

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You will learn the basic sashiko stitches.

You will hand stitch two coasters. 

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You will receive a pack of Japanese vintage indigo kimono fabric remnants via postal mail prior to the zoom session.

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We will host a 90 minutes ZOOM session in English.

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Register by mail     from →

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Receive workshop details and payment info

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Pay by personal check/paypal

　　　　  (for paypal $2.00 handling charge will be added)

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Receive the sashiko packet via postal mail

                (Packets go out on March 1st)

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Receive Zoom link 

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Zoom session  March 15th (Mon)  10am California time

                    or  March 20th (Sat)     3pm California time

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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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