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      • Japanese Kuguri Stitching
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Kuguri sashiko using wash out dot graph fabric

A Simple Project to make a Kuguri Sashiko Pouch

By Susan Fletcher

I've been writing about Kuguri Sashiko recently, and if you have been feeling interested in trying it, here is a simple first project to learn how.

How to do Kuguri Sashiko Stitching

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Recent Articles

  • How to stitch Honeycomb Hitome-sashi Olympus Sampler
  • How to stitch "Snow Crystals" Olympus Hitome-zashi Sashiko Design Kit
  • How to do sashiko stitching without using knots.
  • Making a Japanese Pin Bowl
  • How Hand Sewing Needles are Made
  • Broken Needle Day
  • Beautiful Tools
  • What is Japanese Furoshiki Fabric Wrapping?
  • How to make this Japanese Furoshiki fabric gift wrap
  • Holiday Decorating Hack

Categories

  • About Fabrics on A Threaded Needle
  • About quilting sashiko
  • Boro
  • Broken Needle Day
  • dyed yarn cotton fabric
  • Embroidery
  • Hana-fukin
  • hand sewing
  • history
  • Hitomezashi
  • How to do sashiko stitching without using knots
  • how to thread a sashiko needle
  • How to transfer sashiko designs
  • How to use products
  • How to use sashiko products
  • How to...
  • Japanese Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrapping
  • Just for inspiration
  • Kogin
  • Kuguri-sashi
  • kurugi
  • making matters
  • needles
  • Ready to stitch sashiko fabrics
  • sashiko
  • Sashiko tutorial part 1 of 4
  • Sashiko tutorial part 2 of 4
  • Sashiko tutorial part 3 of 4
  • Sashiko tutorial part 4 of 4
  • Slow stitching and mending
  • Things you can do with your sashiko stitched fabric
  • Thoughts about creativity
  • Tutorials for how to stitch sashiko & weaving designs
  • What is going on at A Threaded Needle
  • Zakka stitching for your home

Main menu

  • New
  • Sashiko
    • New Sashiko Products
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      • Sashiko Threads: White, Off-white, Grey, Brown & Black
      • Sashiko Threads: Reds, Pinks & Purples
      • Sashiko Threads: Blue and Green
      • Sashiko Threads: Yellow, Orange & Brown
      • Sashiko Needles, Thimbles, & Notions
      • Sashiko Threads: Earthy, Taupe, & Neutral
      • Sashiko Threads: Variegated & Heather Colours
      • Sashiko Thread: Thin Style
      • Olympus Sashiko Threads
      • Cosmo Hidamari Sashiko Threads
      • Daruma & Other Sashiko Threads
    • 4 Sashiko Stitching Styles
      • Traditional Sashiko Samplers
      • Hitome-sashi (one stitch sashiko)
      • Japanese Kuguri Stitching
      • Kogin Sashiko
    • Sashiko Preprinted Panels
      • Bebe Bold Sashiko Panels
      • QH Textile Sashiko Panels
      • Olympus Sashiko Panels (Susan Briscoe Designed)
    • Beginner Kits & Small Sashiko Projects
      • Beginner Kits & Small Sashiko Projects
      • 12" Sashiko Samplers
      • Sylvia Pippen
    • Sashiko Fabrics
      • Sashiko Fabrics
      • Fabrics for Hand Stitching
    • Stencils
      • Stencils for Stitching
    • Sashiko books & Patterns
    • Visible Mending & Boro
      • Visible Mending & Boro
    • Digital Patterns
      • Digital Patterns
    • All Sashiko
  • All Hand Stitching
    • Visible Mending & Boro
      • Mending Looms and Darning Tools
      • Mending & Stitching Tools
      • Stencils
      • Mending Patches & Fabric Packs
      • Books, Patterns & Kits for Mending & Boro
    • Threads & Needles for Hand Stitching
      • Blue & Green Threads
      • Reds, Purples, Pinks
      • Yellow, Orange, Brown
      • White, Off-white, Grey, Black
      • Variegated and Heathered
      • Taupe & Earthy Threads
      • Thin Threads
      • Needles & Thimbles
    • Tools & Accessories for Hand Stitching
      • Tools & Accessories for Hand Stitching
    • Fibre Dying & Arts
      • Fibre Dying & Arts
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      • Fabrics for Hand Stitching
      • Stitching Blanks
    • 4 Sashiko Stitching Styles
      • Traditional Sashiko Samplers
      • Hitome-sashi (one stitch sashiko)
      • Japanese Kuguri Stitching
      • Kogin Sashiko
    • Embroidery
      • Embroidery Kits & Patterns & Books
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      • Embroidery
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      • Blue, Grey & Black Fabrics
      • Green, Yellow & Orange Fabrics
      • Red, Pink, & Purple Fabrics
      • Brown & Black Fabrics
      • White, Off White & Pale Taupe Fabrics
    • DY Fabric Small Cuts & Bundles
    • Sewing Tools & Accessories
    • Yoko Saito: Kits, Books & Patterns
    • Dyed Yarn Fabric, Order by Length
  • All Fabrics
    • Newest Fabrics
    • Clothing Fabrics & Patterns
      • Clothing Fabrics & Patterns
    • Fabrics for Hand Stitching
      • Fabrics for Hand Stitching
    • Heavier Weight Fabrics
      • Heavier Weight Fabrics
    • Japanese Fabrics
      • New Japanese Fabrics
      • Azumino-Momen Fabric
      • Tsumugi Cotton Fabrics
      • Sakizome-momen Fabric
      • Sarasa Cotton Fabrics
      • Wagara Cotton Fabrics
      • Kobayashi, Kokka & Other
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