During the talk, I will introduce the Japanese art of

Sashiko embroidery.

you will learn about its history,

from its original purpose

in the Edo period to

its increasing popularity today

with the sustainable appeal of

visible mending.

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It is a beginner's workshop,

so we will go over the basics

as to what types of fabrics and yarns are best suited for the work, how to use the materials

to hand stitch a

beautiful artwork.

During this 3 hour workshop,

you will learn the basics of the traditional Sashiko stitching,

while creating denim patches that you will bring home with you.

After choosing from a wide range of patterns, you will get started on the embroidery,

I will show you how

to embroider several patterns on patches that you can then

use as appliqué, to embellish or repair any existing garment of yours! 

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You will leave the course with

the tools you need to repair and strengthen fabric using different Sashiko patterns, knowing what materials to use to do so in a creative way.

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You will have learned the basic Sashiko stitches out of different patterns and will have the

skill set to explore new ones on your own!