It has been a LONG TIME since we made some Sashiko Items for sale. A set of Sashiko Coasters. About 5” (13cm) square size with hand-stitched pattern on Indigo Fabric. We used the Indigo & Kakishibu dyed stripe fabric on the back. By using the fabric from Japanese manufacture, stitching…
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It is our significance that we can make this kind of Sashiko Jacket. A beautiful
It is our significance that we can make this kind of Sashiko Jacket. A beautiful compliment we received is “It is a wearable art” – the Art can exist in our ordinary days. I don’t know how many of these we can make… but it is our pride to keep…
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Sorting through a box of Japanese vintage fabric that Keiko collected for a spec
Sorting through a box of Japanese vintage fabric that Keiko collected for a special project. The Japanese vintage fabric obtained its value in the last 10 years. It used to be not so expensive… now it is extremely difficult to find a good vintage fabric (Good vintage fabric equals a…
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I received a question if we sell any of our Sashiko. Yes, in fact, 99% of the it
I received a question if we sell any of our Sashiko. Yes, in fact, 99% of the items we introduce on this account and @Sashi.co have a price on it. Or, we can put the price if you are interested. Sashi.Co and I are a group of makers after all….
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School in remote for 5 years old is very challenging… well, it is very time-taki
School in remote for 5 years old is very challenging… well, it is very time-taking. I haven’t been able to work even 1/10 of what I plan. However, little by little, I will list whatever I can offer for you. The winter is coming, and I gotta do what I…
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There aren’t “specific techniques” to make (To-Be-) Boro, but there are millions
There aren’t “specific techniques” to make (To-Be-) Boro, but there are millions of ideas to make interesting To-Be-Boro pieces. The steps are very simple. (1) Fall in Love with a piece of Fabric → (2) Take Care of it (or Use it) → (3) Sashiko stitching (strengthening it or mend…
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Upcycle Stitches is a store to sell Sashiko items & supplies. We are a group of
Upcycle Stitches is a store to sell Sashiko items & supplies. We are a group of Sashiko artisans, and we teach Sashiko Online & In-person (before Covid). At the same time, we are kinda big nerd in Japanese fabrics (not a specialist – just love in a way that not…
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Slowly, but surely I am listing what we have created in the last 5 years for sal
Slowly, but surely I am listing what we have created in the last 5 years for sale. We try our best to follow the practice the Japanese would have done a few hundred years ago… Of course, all-hand stitched with Japanese vintage fabric, with a lot of caring & stitching….
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I appreciate all of the encouragement for restoring the website. On the same day
I appreciate all of the encouragement for restoring the website. On the same day (without sleeping), all the process is completed. It reminds me of the importance of taking a periodic backup. All of the websites should be functioning as it should. ☆ This is the 2nd week of school…
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“To be Boro” Sashiko Throws: Theme. Generation of Hon-Indigo Dye. Made mainly by
“To be Boro” Sashiko Throws: Theme. Generation of Hon-Indigo Dye. Made mainly by Keiko (@Sashi.Co) and Atsushi. Sold. Thank you. ☆ Before 2020, I introduce & offer these “One-of-a-kind” items that we occasionally create. It is the best way to communicate face to face, how it is made, with touching…