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WHAT IS 刺し子(SASHIKO)?

刺し子（sashiko) is a centuries-old Japanese stitching technique passed down from mother to daughter. In the old days when fabrics were expensive and precious, farmers and peasants stitched sashiko on their clothes to reinforce the fabric. They also used sashiko to patch up the fabric such as cotton blankets.

Even though sashiko only requires running stitches, there is a wide variety of patterns produced in the motif of nature. Those geometric designs that developed out of poverty are now attracting people all over the world with its simplicity and beauty.

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Having an unexpected pattern on the back is one of

Having an unexpected pattern on the back is one of my favorite things about stitching #hitomezashi .

These are the scheduled classes for this #hitomezashiasanoha pattern in August :

August 9 (Fully booked)
August 20 (Available)
August 22 (A few more spots)
August 27 (Fully booked)

For more informations, visit the link in my bio @sashiko.lab !

#sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

What I bought for the first time when I knew I was

What I bought for the first time when I knew I was pregnant was a baby clothing with Asanoha pattern.

This baby girl is my daughter almost eleven years ago in Asanoha pattern.

Asanoha represents hemp leaf and it contains wishes for healthy growth.

You may know that every Japanese pattern have name and the meaning or the wishes in it. But did you know that we still value the power of the pattern in real life?

In the classes in August, I will share you how to stitch Asanoha pattern with Hitomezashi method. If you’re new to sashiko, I recommend you to join the live classes, not the recorded one so you can ask questions!

For more informations, click the link in my bio @sashiko.lab

#sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

The new class for August is already released and o

The new for August is already released and open for registration.

This month, I’m going to share how to stitch #一目刺し麻の葉 Hitomezashi Asanoha pattern. We only use the simple grid to stitch this intricate pattern.

Since my kids are on summer vacation now, I have only several days to offer the class. If you would like to join the live class, go save your spot now from the link in my bio @sashiko.lab

#sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

What I can do in the live sessions. - I can find

What I can do in the live sessions.

- I can find your mistake and correct it.

- I can demonstrate repeatedly until you get it.

- I can show you what to do next on yours.

- I can answer your questions while the session.

And most importantly, it’s so fun to stitch with others!

When I started to teach online in 2020, I wasn’t sure if I could teach enough. But after two years’ experience, I feel pretty sure that I can teach enough even online.

The pattern for August will be Hitomezashi Asanoha which is the most intricate hitomezashi pattern, I believe. If you would like to try, join me next month!

Join the waitlist to get notifications of the future classes! (Link in bio @sashiko.lab) #sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

Did you know that these two beautiful and intricat

Did you know that these two beautiful and intricate sashiko patterns can be disassembled into simple sashiko patterns?

In July’s workshop, I will show you how to disassemble these patterns so you can draw and stitch them by yourself.

One sign up for the includes

- Two hour live session
- An access to the recordings with no expiration
- Downloadable patterns

Tomorrow’s session was fully booked once, but 2 spots opened up because of the rescheduling. For more informations, visit my bio @sashiko.lab and check “Monthly workshop” section.

#sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

Gion matsuri is one of the biggest summer festival

Gion matsuri is one of the biggest summer festivals in Japan that has been held in Kyoto for over 1000years.

It basically takes place over the entire month of July, but one of the highlights is the parade of decorated floats around the city on 17th and the food and game stalls on the eve of the parade.

The parade and the food stalls took place for the first time in three years and we all were so happy to have our summer features back again.

I designed this gion-matsuri sashiko design in 2020 when we didn’t have any festivals. Seeing the beautifully decorated floats again was such a joy for me! The downloadable pattern is available in my online store : https://shop.sashikolab.com

The registration for the monthly workshop in July is available from the link in bio @sashiko.lab #sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

I’m getting lots of inquiries for the class in J

I’m getting lots of inquiries for the in July. So here I made some FAQs.

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Q : Is it too late to sign up for the class?

A : No, it’s not. You can still sign up for the class!

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Q : I cannot join the live sessions. Will you be offering the as a recording?

A : Yes! The previous sessions are already uploaded on the course site and you can start learning as soon as you sign up for the class.

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Q : Do you still have vacancy for the live class?

A : Yes. There are three more available sessions scheduled in July. Check the availability in the calendar from the link bio @sashiko.lab

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Q : How long will I be able to access the course?

A : You can access the course without expiration. Additionally, all the pdf files and patterns I shared in the are downloadable from the course site.

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If you have more questions or concerns, please feel free to reach me out. The registration is available from the link in my bio @sashiko.lab

#sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

【5 steps after completion 】 Final step is iro

【5 steps after completion 】

Final step is ironing to shape it and erase the heat-erasable marks. If there aren’t any marks left,
it doesn't necessarily have to be ironed. And when using #hanafukin in the daily life, I don’t iron them at all. But still, I prefer to iron them once I’ve completed it.

Check the other videos to see the full steps:

1. Remove
2. Wash
3. Dry
4. Trim
5. Iron

#ultimatehanafukin #sashiko #刺し子 #sashikolab

In Japan, home economic classes start from 5th gra

In Japan, home economic classes start from 5th grade in elementary school. Every kid needs to buy their own sewing set and here is my daughter’s.

My daughter asked me to re-make the plain pin cushion with sashiko, so I wrapped it with one of my tiny piece of sashiko sampler. Now it became her original one and she loved it!

But do you know what the hardest part is? Check the last picture to find it out!

July’s online workshop is open for registration now. For more informations, visit the link in bio @sashiko.lab #sashiko #刺し子 #japanesecraft #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #sashikoworkshop #sashikoclass #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #onlineworkshop #onlineclass #sashikolab

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