Hemp Leaf Sashiko kit contains hand dyed indigo cotton fabric printed with iron away markings, matching backing fabric, and and a self adhesive filling layer.
The fabric in this kit is 100% cotton and has been hand dyed using indigo dye. Indigo is a plant that has been used in many countries dating back centuries. When you iron this fabric after you have finished your stitching and assembling, you may notice a distinctive 'barnyard-y' oder which will disappear as soon as the cloth cools. This oder is one way you can tell if an indigo colour comes from the natural plant dye or is a simulated by chemical dye! Like all indigo dyed fabrics the colour will alter and fade gently with washings. This is a quality of natural plant dyes which many of us enjoy. They alter gradually over time, changing in their beauty.
Size: 32cm (12 1/2") diameter.
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This kit comes with no english instructions for sashiko stitching but you can find some in my blogs at www.athreadedneedle.com and on u-tube.
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Do not iron before you are finished stitching. Ironing will remove the markings. Do not get wet before you have finished stitching as water will dissolve and blur the markings.
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- Basic instructions for finished the mat after stitching are included.
- You will need sashiko thread and a sashiko needle.
