Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery
Preparing the Fabric (and the thread)
A course by Kate Ward , Embroidery designer, artist, and educator
About the video: Preparing the Fabric (and the thread)
Overview
“Learn different ways to transfer patterns and designs onto fabric using markers. This lesson covers the essential steps to prepare your materials for Sashiko stitching.”
In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Preparing the Fabric (and the thread), 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 will talk about how to get prepared for the stitching process. We have our fabric. I'm working on a piece of calico. I think it's always helpful that the fabric that we're working with is cleaned. So this has been washed and one of the reasons why I think this is a really good thing to do is because new fabric quite often has a coating over it which helps keep it nice and flat and wrinkle-free when during the transport process. It often too will affect our fabric when we're doing the stitching and sometimes fabrics will shrink after being washed. So I think it's always gre...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery
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Category
Craft, Wellness -
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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