Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

Overview

“We'll begin with an overview of the materials needed for Sashiko. I'll provide sustainable and accessible material options, ensuring you have everything you need to get started.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Materials and Tools, 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

“In this lesson we're going to talk about the different materials that I like to use for sashiko stitching. And to begin with I always like to use what I have at hand, so sometimes these materials can be a little bit hard to come by, so I'll also show and talk about some of the different alternatives that you can use. To begin with I like to talk about the sashiko needle. It's particularly designed for mending. It's got a very sharp tip and a larger eye. This is to accommodate for the larger sashiko thread that we like to work with. You'll also notice that it's rather long, so it's much long...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
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• 3587 students
• 5 units
• 20 lessons (4h 21m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Wellness

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling