Sashiko mending

Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe

What is sashiko? Sashiko, meaning "little stabs" is a Japanese style of stitching. In traditional Japanese mending, sashiko is a style of hand stitching used to repair textiles or to create layers for added warmth in working garments. It is creating small repeating stitches that form a pattern, the patterns often inspi

Have you been looking at images of clothing mended so beautifully, you almost hope to rip a hole in your jeans? But what are the materials you actually need to get started? You are in the right place! I pulled together a collection of materials that I think are a must to get started with visible mending, and how and

How many of us can claim to have demonstrated Sashiko at the Tokyo International Quilt Festival? Carol Ziogas can! Find out what led her there and where she's going next. Spotlight: Carol Ziogas, Textile & Sashiko Artist | Create Whimsy @kimonomomo #quilts #artquilt #sewing #sashiko #stitch #quiltsofinstagram #quilt #quilting #makersgonnamake #creativity #textileart #fiberart #handmade #creativehappylife #makersmovement #quiltsofinsta #createwhims

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

In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…

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Sashiko is the Japanese art of visible mending. This tutorial shows you the most basic, simple method of sashiko mending, using a simple running stitch. But just because the technique is incredibly easy doesn't mean you can't make beautiful things! You can play with textures and colors of fabric and threads to create art while mending a hole in your clothes.

Here is a Top 5 Sashiko Tips that the Sashiko Artist would share in making the beautiful Sashiko stitching. Enjoy Japanese Sashiko!