Japanese Sashiko: A Daily Decorative Stitching Practice by Lisa Solomon

Beginner | 2 hours

Taught by Lisa Solomon

Using the running stitch as a base, mixed media artist Lisa Solomon shows you 30 designs in the Japanese tradition of sashiko stitching. This beautiful and functional embroidery we enjoy today can be traced back to the thriftiness of 17th century Japanese peasant women. You will learn their traditional patterns which you can then use to make decorative pieces or mend and patch garments. No matter the method you choose, you’ll find that sashiko is a great way to slow down and stitch with intention, creating beauty from simplicity.

Learn how to:

Work with Sashiko needle and thread
Load needle with fabric for stitching
Sew a basic running stitch with consistently spaced stitches
Create 30 traditional patterns of stitching

What you'll get:

Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to sew Japanese sashiko patterns
31 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list and PDF with patterns
Step-by-step instructions by multidisciplinary artist Lisa Solomon
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Japanese Sashiko: A Daily Decorative Stitching Practice
Overview01:30
Materials04:35
Higaki - Cyprus Fence12:43
Jūjitsunagi - Linked '10' Crosses07:44
Yabane - Arrow Feather07:32
Amimon - Fishing Nets04:39
Kasumi Tsunagi - Linked Mist03:34
Seigaiha - Ocean Blue Waves08:11
Idowaku - Diagonal Well Curb04:32
Tsuno Kikkō - Horned Tortoiseshell07:45
Bishamon Kikkō - Bishamon Tortoiseshell07:54
Musubi Kikkō - Connected Tortoiseshell04:49
Kūji Kuzushi - Simple I Form03:27
Maru Bishamon - Circular Bishamon Pattern05:03
Hiragumi Manji Tsunagi - Linked Manji02:56
Hishi Manji - Diamond Manji04:03
Hishi Igeta - Well Curb Diamond01:42
Arare Kikkō - Hailstone or Segmented Tortoiseshell04:28
Orizuru - Crane07:53
Kiku - Chrysanthemum06:02
Sakura - Cherry Blossom07:19
Take - Bamboo Leaf03:44
Kawari Sayagata - Sayagata Variation02:54
Matsukawabishi - Pine Bark Diamond02:57
Fundō - Scale Weights05:19
Ganzezashi - Sea Urchin Stitch03:11
Tobi Asanoha - Scattered Hemp Leaf05:02
Ishidatami - Paving Block02:41
Hakozashi - Box Stitch01:46
Shippō Tsunagi - Linked Seven Treasures03:20
Nijū Kikkō Tsunagi - Double Linked Tortoiseshell 01:46
Sanjū Kakinohanazashi - Triple Persimmon Flower Stitch11:44

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Plain, non-patterned cotton fabric - fat quarters or 10” squares will work nicely
Embroidery or crochet thread - Lisa uses traditional sashiko thread by Olympus, 50 weight and 20 weight
Sashiko, embroidery, or long doll needle
A clear 6” quilt or clear ruler
Scissors
If tracing, the provided templates, wax transfer paper, or a light-board to help copy the patterns along with your favorite transfer tools - chalk, heat pen, water soluble pen, etc.
If drawing your own template you will need cardboard or plastic shape templates
Class PDF for patterns
Spray bottle of water
Iron and ironing surface
Washi tape
Thimble (optional)