Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can sew your denim scraps, perhaps even recycled from old jeans, into a gorgeous sashiko stitched tote! I love everything about this bag! The patchwork of hand stitched denim is accented with … Read More...
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DIY sashiko stitched jeans patches
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows a fun way to patch a hole in your jeans. Instead of a plain square patch, or a patch designed to blend in with the jeans, why not use the patch to add personality to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ombre sashiko stitch heart t-shirt
This ombre sashiko heart makes a cute shirt for Valentine’s Day! Oliver + S has a tutorial showing how you can make it! They include a free printable template to make the heart design. And because hearts aren’t only for … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend your jeans with sashiko stitching
A patched jeans hole doesn’t have to just be functional – it can be pretty, too! Beth from Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to use sashiko
-inspired stitching to mend the holes in your jeans. Instead … Read More...
Tutorial: Sashiko denim patchwork clutch
This patchwork clutch by Lindsey Crafter combines raw edge denim and sashiko stitching to create a richly textured surface. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it! She uses purchased jean patches for the patchwork accents, but you could … Read More...
Make a Clam Shell Sashiko Quilt
Sandra Deer of Atilio made this whole cloth quilt as a welcome gift to her newborn baby. The Sashiko stitching, a Japanese embroidery technique, is the defining element. I especially love the organic feel the clam shell pattern brings to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sashiko stitch and applique to mend a hole
A little bit of fusible webbing and some sashiko stitching can turn a hole into an eyecatching detail! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to do it. The applique covers the hole, and the sashiko stitching helps … Read More...
Sashiko Embroidery Clay Necklace
Last week we shared some Sashiko (Japanese Embroidery) tutorials with you. This week we are stepping outside the box and sharing this tutorial for Sashiko Embroidery but with a difference. You are not going to use cloth for this tutorial … Read More...
Free Tutorial Sashiko Embridery Placemats
This free Embroidery tutorial is for Sashiko Embroidery. Which is a form of Japanese Embroidery. This tutorial shows you how to make the place mats and how to decorate them with this intricate style of Embroidery. The full tutorial can … Read More...
Freebie and Tutorial: Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko is a traditional style of Japanese embroidery. First used as a form of repair, it evolved into a decorative style. The biggest idea in Sashiko stitching is a repetitive pattern, … Read More...
Free pattern: Sashiko Tunic
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Sashiko Tunic. It’s a long sleeved shirt with a button placket and yoke, which she embellished with sashiko embroidery. The pattern is for … Read More...
Video: Sashiko embroidery
Neki Desu shares another excellent video of a Japanese textile tradition, this time sashiko. Go to her post.
Silk sashiko up close
The yummy photos on pilli pilli‘s blog may make you want to take up her new obsession–silk sashiko embroidery on linen. Go to her post.
Tutorial: Modern Sashiko pillow
The customer is always right. In this case, customer Rickie bought a traditional Sashiko sampler from PurlSoho.com; but instead of using traditional navy-blue thread, she stitched the pattern in decidedly upbeat colors. The result: classic + modern = beautiful. Jen of The…
Tutorial: Modern Sashiko pillow
The customer is always right. In this case, customer Rickie bought a traditional Sashiko sampler from PurlSoho.com; but instead of using traditional navy-blue thread, she stitched the pattern in decidedly upbeat colors. The result: classic + modern = beautiful. … Read More...
Book Review- Simple Hand Sewing: 35 slow stitching and mindful mending projects
As someone who loves to craft and work with my hands, I was intrigued by the idea of “simple hand sewing”
and its potential benefits for both my wellbeing and the planet. I was not disappointed by this book by … Read More...
Kogin Embroidery Patterns And Tutorials
Are you looking for a creative, yet relaxing craft to occupy your free time? Look no further than sashiko and kogin embroidery!
These traditional Japanese embroidery techniques have been around for centuries and are still popular today. Not only are … Read More...
All About Japanese Mending Boro
If you have always wanted to know about Boro or, like me, have never heard of it before, now is your chance to learn more. This interesting article from Sewing Machines Plus talks all about it.
Without going into too … Read More...
Easy Visible Mending for Torn Clothes – Sewing Tutorial
Don’t toss that favorite jacket or pair of pants just because there’s a hole or worn spot. You can mend them and add beautiful design elements at the same time. Nikki at Tikkido shows how to do a sashiko visible … Read More...
Fun Ways to Mend Ripped Jeans
Don’t throw out your favorite jeans once they start showing wear! Use some creative methods to mend those rips and worn spots instead. The Creative Sewist Blog has some great ideas for doing just that. The techniques range from practical … Read More...