Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (5-Part)

Candy

Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.

Sashiko hand sewing is a Japanese style hand sewing technique using the simple running stitch.  Beautiful designs are created when stitches are applied layer by layer and a pattern emerges. Learn step by step how to mark and hand sew to form the geometric design.  Suggested pre-requisite: basic hand sewing skills and how to sew the running stitch is required.  This month's featured pattern is Candy.

Duration:  1 hour on Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 , and 31

• Week 1: Begin the pattern
• Week 2: Stitch
• Week 3: Stitch
• Week 4: Finish the pattern
• Week 5: Bonus Simple Pattern

Materials:

• 1- 5" Square Fabric or fat quarter (Solid color, quilting cotton or linen-cotton blend fabric) 
• 1-2 colors skein of Sashiko Thread --may be substituted with Pearl Cotton thread Size 8  or Embroidery Thread (separated into 4 strands)  in a contrast color from solid color fabric square
• Ruler
• fabric marking pen or marker that is water-soluble or heat-erasable/ Frixion heat erasable marker is highly recommended
• embroidery, crewel, or Sashiko needle 
• needle threader
• scissors
• some masking tape or painters'  tape (to hold down fabric while tracing

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. Please provide your email at registration to participate. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host. Zoom log-in information will be shared no later than one hour before start of event. A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate. If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host. Recommended Audience: Adults

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