Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

Overview

“Learn how to hold the Sashiko needle and practice basic stitches. This lesson is crucial for building your foundational skills in Sashiko stitching.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Needlework Fundamentals, 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, Stitching Fundamentals, we're going to talk about the basics of stitching. Sashko is a simple line of stitching, running stitch, but there are particular ways that we can hold the needle which makes it more ergonomic and user-friendly. And once we get the hang of it, it can be quite soothing, repetitive, and we can create a beautiful rhythm with our stitching. One of the main differences between Sashko and, say, Western-style embroidery is the way we hold our needle and wear a thimble. The palm thimble is worn, as it's known, on the palm, and it sits here. And that's because...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
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• 3579 students
• 5 units
• 20 lessons (4h 21m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Wellness

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling