HAND SEWING AND SASHIKO BASICS

Sashiko is a simple stich with huge creative potential.  The current sashiko trend is for more geometric designs. All art forms grow and evolve with time, opening the way for creativity. 

The true Japanese origins of this stitch are far more utilitarian.  To repair and strengthen fabrics and garments, country folk used these tiny stitches through many layers of fabric and formed a stronger, more durable new fabric, and of course repaired the holes in the garments.

The roots of sashiko are humble, the style of sashiko you find her is returning to the origins of this humble and natural art, in form.  we focus on relaxing into stitching freedom, and the results are more similar to the ancient sashiko stitching. 

Why is learning about the origins of Sashiko useful for Sashiko beginners?  Simply, it’s liberating to know this is a rustic artisan stitch, with earthy practical roots.  Casting off perfectionism that restricts our creativity, we experience new stitching joy and peace.

Enjoy the rhythmic and soothing nature of sashiko.  Embrace the imperfections that naturally come with learning a new skill, and learn to love the stitching journey.

That being said, here are some really useful video tutorials.  Demonstrating the sashiko essentials to get you started with this wonderful freestyle stitch.

Are you itching to try sashiko?

We have four free instant download mini patterns and how to stitch them YouTube Tutorials.  Follow the link…