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Intermediate
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58 min
Taught by Lisa Solomon
Learn how one stitch can provide you with inspiration for a lifetime of creative practice. Using the running stitch as a base, mixed media artist Lisa Solomon shows you the Japanese tradition of sashiko stitching as well as a plethora of ideas for creative and practical use. You’ll learn how to work with traditional patterns (or make your own designs based on a grid layout) to make decorative pieces or mend and patch garments. No matter the method you choose, you’ll find that sashiko is a great way to slow down and stitch with intention, creating beauty from simplicity.
What you'll get:
Learn how to:
- Work with sashiko needle and thread
- Load needle with fabric for stitching
- Sew a basic running stitch with consistently spaced stitches
- Create traditional and new patterns for stitching
- Patch and mend clothing using basic stitches
What you'll get:
- Step-by-step expert instruction on how to do sashiko stitching and use it to make decorative pieces or mend garments
- 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
Chapters
00:53
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03:29
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11:35
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08:53
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05:26
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24:26
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04:12
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Woven fabric scraps for practicing or garments for mending
- Embroidery or crochet thread (Lisa prefers sashiko thread by Olympus)
- Sashiko or embroidery needle
- Thimbles
- Fabric marker or marking chalk
- Clear ruler
- Cardboard (if making templates)
- Scissors
- Class PDF for pattern examples
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