I found the very similar hole on the same spot on my sock… Doing “reinforcing stitching” on the part of fabric we use aggressively. ☆ Practical Stitching with the purpose. It is the origin of Sashiko. I, of course, will add another patch on the sock and see how it…
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Ending October as the Denim Month! I haven’t been able to introduce much Denim p
Ending October as the Denim Month! I haven’t been able to introduce much Denim project in Octover. However, as a summary of this month, I am writing on-going blog post (published one today) on UpcycleStitches.com. ☆ Denim Mending doesn’t require Sashiko much. We use the ordinary hand-sewing technique to do…
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I did Sashiko mending on my favorite (more than 10 years old) vegan (leather?) b
I did Sashiko mending on my favorite (more than 10 years old) vegan (leather?) bag handle. I often start the mending project without creating the precise plan… more like I start then adjust them one by one. However, it doesn’t mean that I do not have the final image I…
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The new Denim Project, “Patchworked Sashiko Denim” is 80% done. Well, at least,
The new Denim Project, “Patchworked Sashiko Denim” is 80% done. Well, at least, it gets back to the shape of the pants. ☆ I started this project without any plans. So, I didn’t even measure the length of swatch and didn’t number the parts. Next time, I will work on…
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In Sashiko Mending on Denim, the Natural Dye Sashiko Thread is always a good cho
In Sashiko Mending on Denim, the Natural Dye Sashiko Thread is always a good choice after all. The synthetic colored Sashiko Thread insists its color a bit too much. In general, I would say that any kinds of Natural Dye would match the denim, and it is the matter of…
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I recently practice the regular Sashiko stitching (unshin) mainly, and not being
I recently practice the regular Sashiko stitching (unshin) mainly, and not being able to work on the Denim Mending. For me (Atsushi), it is the origin of interest in Sashiko. So I gotta work on a Mending Project to respect what I do. Yet, it is a bit challanging to…
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The custom Sashiko on the Jacket is on going. I did a bit of Sashiko in the prev
The custom Sashiko on the Jacket is on going. I did a bit of Sashiko in the previous Sashiko Live Streaming. I will be onlinne tonight for the last time Q&A Sashiko Live Streaming starting at 9 pm EST. A half way through. Excited to complete the project. — 刺し子ジャケット、約50%の進捗状況です。…
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20x speeded video of Sashiko Stitching on a Coaster size fabric. I completed Sas
20x speeded video of Sashiko Stitching on a Coaster size fabric. I completed Sashiko in 45 minutes or so in yesterday’s live streaming, and made it to 1:30 short video. I realize that I spend a lot of time in “Non-Sashiko” process such as rotating the fabric & smoothing the…
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I found an old photo of one of my origin: the reason I started “Loving” Sashiko.
I found an old photo of one of my origin: the reason I started “Loving” Sashiko. By enjoying hand-stitching, we can make our cltoh so unique and beuatiful. — The Sashiko Workshop I offer in NYC is fundamental of these reapir works. I am happy to share my insight there,…
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Another Happy Announcement. I now accept an order to do Sashiko Stitching on you
Another Happy Announcement. I now accept an order to do Sashiko Stitching on your favorite “used” Denim. The more I work on the denim & Sashiko, the more I realize how much I love it :D. — You may visit the website on my profile and go to store for…