Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

Overview

“We will complete the third patch using the Komenohana zashi (rice flower stitch). I'll pin the patch in place on the inside of the jeans and draw the grid on the outside of the fabric. If repairing a pair of jeans or garment that has multiple patches, it is beneficial to ensure that your patches over lap, or that the stitches connect them. This ensures a really strong patch (otherwise the fabric becomes very weak between the patches).”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Third Patch Project 1, 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

“we're up to our third patch and i've decided that i'm going to do it on this hole here and this patch we're going to use the rice flower stitch also known as komeno hanazashi this patch again i'm going to put on the reverse side this time around we're going to keep these frayed areas similar to what's happening here we're going to have this flower area in the accent of the pocket this is going to be a very interesting and challenging stitch to do simply because i'm navigating a pocket as well as mending at the same time so it's great for you to see how to approach some of the more difficult...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
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• 3622 students
• 5 units
• 20 lessons (4h 21m)
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• Category

  Craft, Wellness

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling