Revive and repair your clothes using Sashiko-inspired stitching with this easy-to-follow patching technique.
Sashiko is a style of stitching originating from Japan that is both decorative and practical, being used initially as a way of reinforcing points of wear on clothes to make them both warmer and more durable.
In this easy-to-follow photography course, maker Barley Massey will show you how to make a sashiko-inspired patch. You’ll learn how to add this to an item of clothing so that you can repair, update or customise your clothes using hand sewing techniques.
You can get started with just fabric, a needle and embroidery thread.
Barley is passionate about reusing and recycling and her step-by-step guidance in this course will make repairing and mending enjoyable.
Learn at your own pace with Barley Massey, an expert seamstress from Fabrications shop and studio in East London.
Follow Barley’s step-by-step instructions in 14 detailed videos, taking the guesswork out of learning.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Properly choose and prepare your thread
- Choose from a variety of patterns
- Stitch your pattern with the correct technique
With UNLIMITED ACCESS 24/7, you’ll be able to drop in and out of the course at your own pace.
Barley says, "Sashiko-style stitching is an ideal way to repair and transform denim. Pick up a needle and thread and have a go!"
How is this stitching course taught?
What do I need?
Materials and tools:
- Fabric (medium or heavy weight cotton fabric, such as denim, is good to start with)
- Your design (download our suggested designs found below or create your own)
- Carbon paper and pencil (can be bought from a haberdashery) if you wish to transfer the design. Alternatively, draw on your design with tailor’s chalk pencil.
- Embroidery needle (size 3-9)
- Embroidery thread
- Scissors or pinking shears
- Tailors chalk or pencil (optional)