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Online Workshop
A complete Introduction to Sashiko

History, Techniques, Patterns, and Hands-On Stitching
North and South America

Next date : Saturday, 6th of December 2025

Sign-ups are open until 27th of October, 

this ensures your kit arrives on time.

What makes this workshop different

This is not a “quick craft class.” It’s a complete introduction to Sashiko as a technique and tradition.
Together, we’ll explore:

  • The history and cultural context of Sashiko.

  • The materials — which fabrics, threads, and needles work best, and why.

  • How to use each tool in the most efficient, traditional way.

  • The structure of Sashiko patterns: how to read, deconstruct, and rebuild them.

By the end, you won’t just follow a design — you’ll understand how Sashiko works, and you’ll feel confident continuing on your own.

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Step into the world of Sashiko

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Sashiko is more than a stitch,

it’s a rhythm, a way of slowing down,

and a practice that connects us to

centuries of Japanese craft.

In this 3-hour introduction workshop,

you’ll discover the beauty of Sashiko embroidery. From its origins in Edo-period Japan,

where it was used to mend and strengthen fabric, to its modern revival as both

art form and act of sustainability,

Sashiko carries a story worth stitching into.

Level : Suitable for complete beginners

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The Project & The Outcome

In this workshop, you’ll begin your Sashiko journey by working on small denim patches. Together, we’ll focus on one patch, slowly building a traditional Hitomezashi pattern stitch by stitch. The aim is not speed, but rhythm. Finding the quiet flow of the needle and truly understanding the technique and hand movements.

To support you in this, you’ll receive a complete kit, carefully prepared and shipped to you in advance. Inside, you’ll find three pre-marked denim patches, Sashiko thread, and the essential tools to get you started. During the workshop, we’ll work on one patch together; the remaining two are yours to continue practicing afterward,

giving you space to explore at your own pace.

By the end, you’ll walk away not just with stitches, but with a true understanding of

the technique and the confidence to carry it forward into your own projects.

After the workshop, you will:

- Know the History of Sashiko and its traditions

- Feel confident with the technique with a full understanding of the tools and materials and how each is used in the traditional method.

- understand how to construct patterns and get inspired to make your own designs.

- Be able to finish your patch independently and have two additional patches ready

to keep exploring at your own pace.

 -Know how to repair or embellish fabric using Sashiko, with the ability to explore

new patterns on your own.

 

What’s included in your kit : 

(Shipped directly to you once you book)

-1 skein of Sashiko thread

-2 Sashiko needles

-3 denim patches, pre-marked with grids

- A leather thimble

Digital Resources to Support You : 

In addition to your kit, you’ll receive exclusive digital resources before the workshop a handbook and extra materials designed to guide you and support your stitching journey.

What you’ll need to have on hand :

- A pair of scissors

- A simple fabric marker (chalk stick or heat-erasable pen work well)

- A computer with camera and microphone

Practical details

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When: Saturday, 6th of December 2025

Where: Online, live via Microsoft Teams (no account needed)

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English

Group size: Limited to 10 participants for an intimate learning experience

Price: 85€ (incl.materials)

Time zones

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Eastern Time (UTC -5): 12pm – 3pm

Central Time (UTC -6): 11am – 2pm

Mountain Time (UTC -7): 10am – 1pm

Pacific Time (UTC -8): 9am – 12pm

How it works

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  1. Book your spot and receive a confirmation email.

  2. Your kit will be shipped to your address.

  3. A week before the workshop, you’ll receive a reminder with your meeting link.

  4. The day prior to the event you will receive the link to download the additional digital files.

  5. On the day, log in about 10 minutes early so we can greet each other and get set up.

  6. We stitch together, slowly and carefully, so you leave with confidence, knowledge, and inspiration.

Cancellation policy

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If you can’t attend, please let me know at least 48 hours before the workshop.

Since kits are shipped in advance, cancellations will be refunded at 70% of the full price.

Book your spot!

You can register until October 27th,

but please note, spots tend to sell out quickly and space is limited.

Once it's full or the deadline passes, registration will close.

If you have any questions about the event, just reach out! I’m here to help.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sold out? Get notified when new dates open and join the waiting list here!


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