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Kuguri sashiko using wash out dot graph fabric

A Simple Project to make a Kuguri Sashiko Pouch

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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kuguri sashiko stitching

Kuguri-Sashi (Sashiko plus Weaving) How Much Thread Do You Need?

 

I know.   You were all set to try a kuguri-sashi sashiko stitching project, but then...

kuguri-sashi sashiko stitching and weaving technique

 How much thread do you need for these preprinted Kuguri-sashi fabrics?

Basic technique for Kuguri-sashi explained

Kuguri-sashi is one-stitch sashiko stitching and a needle weaving technique combined in a two step process to create beautiful textured cloth...

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5 Ways to transfer a Sashiko design onto fabric (5 of 5 featherweight interfacing method)

5 Ways to transfer a Sashiko design onto fabric (5 of 5 featherweight interfacing method)

How to transfer your sashiko design onto your fabric ready for stitching using fusible featherweight interfacing

transferring sashiko onto fabric
After near fifteen years of sashiko stitching, this is still my preferred method for getting a design onto fabric ready to be stitched.  I like it best for several reasons. First...

 

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Emma Creation/Olympus Hana Fukin sashiko and weaving preprinted cloth

Tutorial for Sashiko & Weaving: Zenigame

Tutorial for stitching sashiko and weaving design

This blog will show you how to stitch zenigame, a preprinted fabric kit by Olympus. 

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

zenigame kuguri sashi Sashiko Hana Fukin

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