Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery
Materials and Tools
A course by Kate Ward , Embroidery designer, artist, and educator
About the video: Materials and Tools
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
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling

Kate Ward
A course by Kate Ward
Kate Ward is an interdisciplinary artist and educator with a deep passion for textile arts and sustainability. Focusing on sashiko, Kate has dedicated her career to exploring and teaching this traditional Japanese technique. She has collaborated with various brands and has showcased her art on multiple platforms and international events.
Kate studied at Kyoto Seika University in Japan, where she discovered sashiko and was captivated by its elegance and simplicity. Her work combines art, culture, and sustainability, promoting a more conscious lifestyle through stitching.
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