Sashiko—often translated as “little stabs.” Sashiko is a type of sewing or embroidery. Sashiko is a Japanese traditional art that dates back to the Edo era. Historically, sashiko was wi…
Give your wardrobe the wow factor with Sashiko embroidery! Check out our tutorial and try your skills on two free patterns from Gathered.
With the trend toward slow stitching, it’s only natural that more and more needle crafters embrace Sashiko as a meditative decorative hand stitch.
Japanese Sashiko embroidery is a simple art form using a simple running stitch. Learn how to sashiko embroidery, designs & tricks.
:pattern: Kakinohanazashi (persimmon flower stitch)
Learn the basics of Hitomezashi Sashiko also referred to as one stitch Sashiko, where all designs use the basic running stitch.
A list of the most helpful sashiko embroidery tutorials, including videos and how-to make patterns. Plus, sashiko projects and free patterns to inspire you.
My daughter, Rachel , DM'd me over the weekend about " 24 Days of Sashiko " with sashiko.lab , so of course I went to take a look and was im...
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
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I always like to mix up several sashiko patterns for one project and the time for planning is one of my favorite time, too. I used to use the grid note for that purpose, but I'd always wanted something more useful. Last n
Learn how to sashiko stitch with this step-by-step guide to Sashiko stitching includes thread, needles, and transferring your pattern.
I always like to mix up several sashiko patterns for one project and the time for planning is one of my favorite time, too. I used to use the grid note for that purpose, but I'd always wanted something more useful. Last n
A list of the most helpful sashiko embroidery tutorials, including videos and how-to make patterns. Plus, sashiko projects and free patterns to inspire you.
The beauty of Sashiko | Upcycle and Repurpose. Upcycle Stitches LLC focuses on beauty in upcycle and repurpose fabric and culture, Sashiko stitching.
Sashiko Embroidery Inspiration A big trend in Embroidery land: Sashiko Stitching! Coming from Japan, this ancient embroidery method was used for mending clothes. Now we see it used to create stunning garments, table covers, and bags. In this blog we've collected a few of our favourite Sashiko embroidery inspiration projects. Scroll down to see beautiful
With our hectic schedules, the weekend is a good time to unwind, reflect and recharge with projects like these weekend Sashiko projects.
Yesterday I posted the result of my year-long endeavor with hitomezashi, the “one-stitch” style of sashiko done with alternating over-and-under stitches. Today I thought I’d post …
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
If you have been swept away with the Sashiko stitching craze (like me) you are probably looking for easy ways to transfer designs onto your fabric without the hassle of tracing out grids, or buying expensive templates. I have found a fabulous way to transfer your design onto fabric using an ink jet printer (these are the ones generally used at home with ink that is water soluble) and freezer paper. Freezer paper is the old fashioned way to wrap and store meat in the freezer and can be readily found in the supermarket. If you have trouble finding it, you can make your own (and I'll go into these steps in another post). You willl need: Freezer paper Scissors Fabric (any light weight fabric will work) Iron Printer Step 1 Iron your fabric first to remove any wrinkles. You can work with any light weight fabric and I often use muslin (calico) because it is a good weight and it prints well. I often dye my fabrics before printing to create extra depth and interest, however plain fabrics work well too. The above sample was printed on indigo dyed muslin and the black ink contrasts well against the deep blue. Step 2 Cut out a section of freezer paper to the same size of your printer paper (either 8.5"x11" or A4). I use a piece of printer paper as a guide or you could use card stock for something more durable. Step 3 Place the freezer paper shiny side (plastic) down towards the fabric and iron it. The plastic will melt and adhere to the fabric. Step 4 Cut around the paper making sure you have no frayed edges and that you are cutting close to the paper edge. Step 5 Place your fabric/paper into the printer facing the correct way. ie with my printer HP Envy 4000 I place it fabric side down with the paper side visible on the top. This ensures that the print goes on the fabric and not the other side. (if you get confused and accidentally place it the other way around, simply flip it and run it though the printer again) Step 6 Press print! It should run through the printer ok and out comes an image printed on your fabric. Step 7 You can peel off the paper and start sewing your design. Step 8 I use a water base ink so that I can wash off the printed design after I have finished embroidering the pattern, however there are waterproof inks available if you wanted to have a permanent design. These are some examples of fabrics that have been printed using my inkjet printer. The one below you can see wasn't completely ironed onto the freezer paper and was wrinkled going through the printer. But it still went through ok without getting stuck! You can find lots of sashiko stencils online to download onto your computer to print. Happy Stitching!
Whether a student of historical Japanese Sashiko or looking for an easy slow stitching project, get started with some basic sashiko supplies.
Hitomezashi (one stitch sashiko) is what really drew me in to wanting to learn how to stitch sashiko. I found the small geometric patterns totally fascinating, even more so when I found out that they are created with straight lines going back and forth - not with 'stepped' lines or cross stitches as you might assume. I love the way that numerous patterns can be created from one simple grid - a quarter inch (6mm) or a 5mm (a scant quarter inch) works just fine. The smaller grid is better for either a medium thread used singly or a fine thread doubled, as a medium thread doubled looks a bit too chunky on the smaller grid but fine on the quarter inch one. Some patterns, like komezashi (rice stitch, below) look good with a combination of doubled thread (the crosses) and single thread (diagonals). Most patterns are simple but some, like igeta (well curb, below), take a bit more concentration! You can have a lot of fun making little samplers - the one above was from a class with Heswall Quilters a few years ago. All the patterns on my little sampler are done on the same quarter inch grid. As are all these samples from one of my workshops. Even the basic running stitch, yokogushi (horizontal rows), is a pattern in its own right and forms the foundation for many others. The detail below is from an antique kotatsu table cover from my collection. The antique piece above shows several variations on jyuuji tsunagi (linked cross). You can combine patterns to make little samplers... And there are many variations on the same pattern. The not so exciting part is having to draw the grid. But now you can skip that step. Olympus Thread Mfg. Co. have fabric printed with dots at 5mm intervals, so you can just start stitching straight away! The dots have the same function as the crossed lines in the grid. After stitching, they just wash away. I have just added some to my shop, in blue (above) and black. If you prefer softer fabric, I also have hanafukin cloths with square and isometric dots, in dark blue. Or you can go one step further, and get a hanafukin with the whole hitomezashi pattern already marked out for you. It couldn't be easier! Click here to go to my internet shop. Whatever you choose, hitomezashi is absorbing and relaxing. I've been told it is great for mindfulness too. Just stitch and relax!
Sashiko is a Japanese hand-sewing style that was originally used by working class people as a means to mend used clothing and household items. But it is so much more than that! The even, geometric patterns of sashiko create a beautiful decorative effect, so that they go beyond being purely practical
Yesterday I posted the result of my year-long endeavor with hitomezashi, the “one-stitch” style of sashiko done with alternating over-and-under stitches. Today I thought I’d post …
Sashiko is a Japanese hand-sewing style that was originally used by working class people as a means to mend used clothing and household items. But it is so much more than that! The even, geometric patterns of sashiko create a beautiful decorative effect, so that they go beyond being purely practical