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Sashiko Mending Digital Workshop
Tear in your favorite dress? Cat scratches on the curtains? Rip in a loved pair of jeans? Recovering clothing and home décor is a gateway into embracing sustainable fashion and can result in unique treasures in your closet and home. The secret ingredient? Sashiko. Sashiko has been around for hundreds of years; it is decorative and reinforcing, with stitches functioning as a means to repair and enhance preloved or damaged textiles. Off the pages of our book Boro and Sashiko: Harmonious Imperfection, we'll show you how to transform accidental imperfections into unique works of art using the hitomezashi style sashiko pattern, Rice Stitch.
The course includes a beginner-friendly introduction to sashiko mending with an overview of the tools and materials needed. To get you started on the right foot, you will learn how to properly thread and hold the needle. Next, we get you used to moving the needle through fabric with a simple practice. You'll learn how to read any hitomezashi sashiko pattern by learning Rice stitch from start to completion. After you have practiced the stitch, you can follow along as we apply a sashiko patch to a pair of denim jeans. The versatile skills taught in this course set you up to successfully mend your wardrobe and home décor to have a “new” or one-of-a-kind look.
What you will learn
- Take part in the sustainable fashion movement by learning how to give clothing and home and décor a longer life
- Go beyond mere fixes and transform your garments into visually stunning pieces
- Upcycle preloved garments and other thrifty fabric finds into a unique piece reflective of your creative style
Steps for Accessing Your Purchased Class:
To access the workshop after purchasing you must register for an account on shannonandjason.com. Please go to STREAMING WORKSHOPS for instructions on creating and account and accessing your workshop.