One of the most important choices to make better stitches is “Thread”. Technique

One of the most important choices to make better stitches is “Thread”. Techniques & Posture (form) is important, but the choice of Sashiko thread make a huge difference. Ever since Sashiko became a big trend, many brand started offering their own Sashiko thread. I haven’t tried everything yet, but some of them are just using the word “Sashiko” to boost their marketing. Please learn who you are supporting: there are always reasons & stories why we call it “Sashiko” Thread. Thread matters in Sashiko by A LOT.
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A big manufacture can stabilize the supply availability. However, a size of manufacture do not always equal to the quality of items. In Sashiko thread, we use one specific manufacture – Coron – to secure our quality. Regardless of the skill, we all spend a enormous amount of time in stitching. It isn’t like a few hours… probably few “hundreds” hours in stitching. Don’t ruin your Sashiko by choosing the cheap thread. The true beauty of Sashiko exist in “Using” it, not right after stitching. If the threads get damage so easily in using, then it ruins the most important element of Sashiko. Sashiko Thread matters.
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ふと振り返って思うのは、「刺し子糸」として販売されている数がとても増えたなぁという事です。様々な刺し子糸があって良いのですが、刺し子糸において一番大切な「使い続けることができるかどうか」を刺し子をする人には気にして欲しいなと思っています。刺し子の本質は、用即美。日常使いの中に本当の美があると思っています。刺し子は完成が終わりではありません。完成は始まりなのです。日常使いに耐えられない品質の糸は、やっぱり刺し子糸としては物足りない。糸を丁寧に選ぶだけで、刺し子の見た目はガツンと良くなりますよー。
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2022-03-20 00:12:49

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