In this 2.5‑hour workshop, you’ll learn the basics of Sashiko embroidery. Sashiko is an ancient Japanese technique used to repair clothing in a visible way. This embroidery technique is now also widely used to repair denim garments and create decorative pieces. You can create beautiful geometric patterns with this stitch. During this workshop, you’ll learn about the various Sashiko materials and create a sample piece on a piece of dark blue eco-friendly fabric.
What you’ll learn in this Sashiko workshop
- How and when to use special Sashiko materials
- How to transfer a pattern onto the fabric. We’ll provide you with a transfer pattern to use.
- How to start embroidering without tying a knot
- How to make Sashiko stitches
- The rules and technique of Sashiko embroidery
Materials:
The embroidery materials we use during the workshop are included in the price. You can take your embroidered piece (or work in progress) home with you at the end of the workshop. If you’d like to practise further at home with other patterns, you’re welcome to buy extra materials from our studio.
Catering:
Coffee, tea and water will be provided.
And we’ll have a few tasty snacks from the patisserie.
Lunch is not included, but if you’d like, we can help you with recommendations for places to have lunch nearby.
Date and time: 5 September 2026, 14:00 – 16:30
Location:
Studio Koekoek, Weesperstraat 100, Amsterdam.
This is close to the ‘Magere Brug’ and the Holocaust Memorial in the centre of Amsterdam. Weesperplein or Waterlooplein metro stations.
Level
The session is suitable for beginners, but is also enjoyable for experienced embroiderers who fancy trying their hand at a different fabric.
Language
We run the workshop in Dutch and English.
