Meeting Times

• Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Description

Repair or embellish your beloved denim or other favorite garment with Sashiko's bold and geometric hand-stitching.  Whith humble beginnings in rural Japan, Sashiko's running stitch insulated work garments for warmth and longevity.  Sutdents will learn how to patch and repair a rip or hole, reinforce a worn area, draw a grid, and stitch a traditional Sashiko pattern of their choice.

Bring in one or two garments from your closet to assess for mending or decorating.  Areas to repair should not exceed four inches.  Medium-weight, woven cotton fabrics work best; denim jeans and denim jackets, cotton or linen shirts, pants, shorts, skirts or dresses.

$25 class kit includes; Sashiko grid stencil, circle templates, one pair of Olympus Sashiko needles, needle threader, skein of Sashiko thread, pattern guide, and instructions.$15 required materials fee - sustainably sourced patches plus access to all the communal tools and materials.

Bring your good reading glasses, garments to mend, water bottle, thermos, and snack.  Returning Sashiko students, bring your class kits, instructions, and supplies.