Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

Overview

“The third stitch we're doing is the Komenohanazashi, or rice flower stitch. Unlike the first two stitches, this one varies slightly. The stitches are somewhat shorter, leaving space at intersecting lines. This creates a solid pattern with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal stitches, perfect for high-wear areas.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: The Stitching Process 4, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery. Learn the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko embroidery and create sustainable garments with Kate Ward.

Partial transcription of the video

“the third stitch we're going to do is the komino hana zaishi stitch which is the rice flower stitch now like all rules there are always exceptions to them and this is one of those so for stitch one and stitch two that we've done we had that same easy over under over under stitching that creates these two patterns with this stitch there's a little bit of a variation and i'll step you through it instead of doing stitches that go from the length of each of the grids they're going to be slightly short of that quarter inch or half centimeter stitch let me explain so the stitch goes almost the wh...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

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  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling