Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery
The Stitching Process 2
A course by Kate Ward , Embroidery designer, artist, and educator
About the video: The Stitching Process 2
Overview
“In this second part, I show the pinch method to thread the needle and demonstrate how to guide the thread so that the knot ends against the fabric. Repeating these stitches creates a mesmerizing process and a wonderful way to practice mindfulness. It is useful in small spaces and perfect for practicing anywhere. ”
In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: The Stitching Process 2, 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
“I put my needle in the centre of the knot to help. pull and guide the knot so that it rests against the fabric there. the new piece of thread. pinch method to thread run my finger over the thread and then tie a knot. A lot of these processes become second nature the more that you do them as well. In essence, I'm kind of using my fingers to feel, to make sure I've got the knot at one end. And in the same process, I'm making sure that I'm loving my thread by running my fingers over it. And we can continue. And so it's the repetition of this stitch which makes it so mesmerizing. the under over...”
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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery
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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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