In this 2.5‑hour workshop you will learn the basics of Sashiko embroidery. Sashiko is a centuries old Japanese visible mending technique that is now also used to repair denim clothes and to create decorative pieces. You can create stunning geometrical patterns with a running stitch. During the session you will learn how to use the different materials and create a sample piece on a piece of cloth.
What you’ll learn in this Sashiko workshop
- How and when to use special Sashiko materials
- How to transfer a pattern to your fabric. The studio will have sample transfer patterns for you to use.
- How to start stitching without knots
- How to make the running stitch
- Do’s and dont’s in Sashiko embroidery
