Learn how to Sashiko stitch

Learn Sashiko

These 4 free Sashiko Tutorials were written for beginners but are organized so you can quickly find areas you may want to review. I hope you will enjoy sashiko stitching as much as I do!

How to sashiko stitch

Sashiko Blog Posts

Peaks sashiko stitching design

How to stitch "Peaks" Sashiko Sampler by Textile Lab

How to stitch "Peaks" sashiko design

This is how to stitch the Kugurizashi Sashiko kit called Peaks. I've written it to supplement the Japanese language instructions and stitching diagrams that come with the pre-printed fabric. 

Peaks sashiko sampler

This is a very good first project for trying your first the kugurizashi sashiko technique.

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Hitome-zashi sashiko cloth "Snow Crystals"

How to stitch La Bouquetiere "Snow Crystals"

 

How to stitch "Snow Crystals" sashiko design

This is how to stitch the Hitomezashi Sashiko kit called Snow Crystals. I've written it to supplement the Japanese language instructions and stitching diagrams that come with the pre-printed fabric. 

You can buy the pre-printed cloth at A Threaded Needle as a full kit or the  fabric only with the design printed on blue or white cloth.

Olympus Hitome-zashi Sashiko kit called Snow Crystals.

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Asagao kugurizashi Sashiko Sampler

How to Stitch: Kurgurizashi Sashiko Sampler - "Asagao"

How to Stitch: Kurgurizashi  Sashiko Sampler - "Asagao"

This blog will show you how to stitch Asagao, a Kugurizashi Sashiko Design. 

This design looks complex, but broken down to a step at a time, it is easy enough to do.  You can buy the Asagao design pre-printed & ready to stitch on Japanese sarashi-momen fabric (100% cotton) on athreadedneedle.com. 

This design looks complex, but broken down to a step at a time, it is easy enough to do. 

sashiko and seaving

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