Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

Overview

“Continue to stitch the pattern of the Kakinohana Zashi (persimmon flower stitch) in the same manner as we stitched the sample: stitching some of the vertical pattern before, and then moving on to the horizontal part of the pattern. Finish your thread with a couple of anchor stitches, because sometimes just a knot can pop through the fabric and be seen on the front. Anchor stitches help make the patch really secure. The patch I used was cut with pinking shears to give it a zig zag edge, but this isn't necessary because the stitches will help prevent the patch from fraying. Satisfied with this patch, let's move to the next one.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Second Patch Project 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

“This time we'll start here and it's the opposite to the previous row of stitching so I'll pull my needle up here. Again making sure I'm catching this top part of the stitching as well or the top part of the jeans I should say. So I've noticed my thread is starting to get a little short and it's probably not long enough to do one more length or row of stitching so I'll finish it here. Again a couple of anchor stitches So now I'm going to come in and stitch this away. I'll continue doing the up and down after I've done this way just so that I make sure that the stitches are all in the right s...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
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  Craft, Wellness

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  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling