Sashiko

Authors Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby from Shibaguyz teach 30+ sashiko and boro designs in the traditional Japanese style. This guide includes 9 contemporary projects like a pillow, wallhanging, tote, and kimono jacket.

Imagine a world where every rip in a pair of jeans, every snag in a sweater, and every tear in a tea towel becomes an opportunity for one-of-a-kind creativity. With this fun introduction to unconventional mending techniques in a format that's half how-to guide, half idea book, anyone can give worn and torn items a new life. Start by learning hand-mending...

A complete introduction to all the most useful Sashiko embroidery stitches! Essential Sashiko provides full-size templates and patterns for 92 sashiko stitches--all the patterns you are likely to need on a daily basis. It provides lessons on the literal ins and outs of forming these stitches and how to use the accompanying templates to create your...