Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique that allows you to create beautiful decorative patterns. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means “stitch” and refers to the small running stitch used to create the typical patterns. The book begins by exploring the origins of this technique to reinforce clothing and make it warmer. Then the author, who lived in Japan for a long time and learned the technique there, describes everything you need to sew, including how to choose suitable fabrics and threads, how to mark patterns on the fabric, and the sewing technique itself. Ten chapters show how easy it is to make beautiful items for your home using sashiko patterns. The sashiko patterns are described in detail step by step in the pattern library, so you can see exactly how to implement each pattern with ease. A gallery of works by contemporary Japanese textile artists provides additional inspiration.
- Language: English
- Pages: 130
- Publisher: David & Charles
