From 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm
At Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop
$110 includes materials
This workshop will highlight the act of repair and clothing adornment with Sashiko Japanese Embroidery. With humble beginnings in rural Japan, Sashiko’s running stitch insulated work garments for warmth and longevity. Moving into contemporary times around the globe, the bold, geometric beauty of Sashiko continues to both strengthen and decorate fabrics.
Visible Mending celebrates resourcefulness and sustainability by showcasing hand stitching rather than hiding it. Students will learn how to patch and repair a rip or hole, reinforce a worn area, and prepare their distressed textile to draw a Sashiko pattern of their choice. Participants will employ the “small stabs” Sashiko stitching technique to repair or embellish their project!
Bring two or three items from home to assess for mending or decorating. Ideally, areas to repair will be no larger than four inches. Denim garments look amazing with Sashiko stitching. Medium-weight, woven fabrics also work well, such as cotton or linen shirts, pants, skirts, or dresses. In addition, home goods such as napkins, tablecloths, or cotton project bags also benefit from Sashiko mending.
Please do not use stretchy or silky fabrics. Denim with a bit of spandex is fine.
All tools and materials are provided. Sashiko needles, colorful threads, patches, and take-home pattern instructions.
All skill levels are welcome, from novice to veteran hand-stitchers!
Please be sure to wear your good reading glasses.
Bring your water bottle and a snack.