Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

Overview

“I will draw a half inch grid (1cm) and mark the design with a contrasting colour. This will also helps me see how the pattern is going to look on the fabric when stitched. If stitching along a seam, try to catch this in with your stitches to reinforce the mend. If stitching near a pocket, be mindful not to accidentally stitch the layers of fabric together. ”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Third 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

“I'm going to start with a long thread again, simply because it means less starting and stopping with knots. And you'll notice this time around I drew up the half inch grid or one centimeter grid, and that's because I know where I would like to place each of the stitches. It also eliminates the need to draw up the quarter inch grid or half centimeter grid. And the reason I know where to place the stitches is because I'm visually looking for the halfway mark between each of those grid lines. And I know that's where I want to place my needle. It's always good to draw out some of the patterns s...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
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• 3580 students
• 5 units
• 20 lessons (4h 21m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Wellness

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling