Sashiko, the much beloved Japanese embroidery, includes a variety of techniques formed with running stitches. In this class, Sanae Ishida will cover four Sashiko techniques and demonstrate the “Hitomezashi” or “one-stitch pattern” style. Though seemingly complex, Hitomezashi is quite simple and can become a meditative and calming practice with time. Sashiko and Hitomezashi embroidery are both rooted in mending. Once added to your toolbox of stitching skills, these techniques can add beauty to sewing projects of all kind – from clothing to household objects.

Date
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Time
12pm – 2:30pm ET

Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class

Cost
$65 for the individual class, $350 for the series

*All sessions will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session. This link is live for one month after the end of the series for you to watch at your convenience.

A materials kit for this series can be purchased here. Please note that this kit includes most but not all of the class materials suggested by each teacher. Suggested materials for this class can be found below.

Class Materials:

• Ruler (recommended: gridded quilting ruler)
• Removable marking tool such as water-soluble marker, chalk or frixion pen
• Snips
• Sashiko or embroidery needle
• Sashiko thread or embroidery floss
• Cotton or tightly woven linen fabric (at least 5” x 5”)

Our Teacher

Sanae Ishida writes, draws, sews and takes photos almost every day. Based in Seattle, Washington, she is the author and illustrator of many books, including the Sanae Ishida Sews series and Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes. Find more of her work at SanaeIshida.com and @sanaeishida on Instagram.