I have done quite a bit of work with Sashiko, directly onto clothing, as well as Boro Sashiko. Below are a few examples of sashiko embroidery from Glen and I, that has been stitched directly onto thrifted shirts. This time, I had a vision of a sashiko shirt with more of a patched or Boro […]
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The Ainu People The Ainu are an indigenous people from the northern region of the Japan. The only thing that I know about them is from seeing their designs, when scrolling through pinterest, looking for Sashiko designs. Below is just one example of their designs, which I have used as inspiration. My Process I salvaged
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I made a Free-motion embroidered applique based on the Great Wave of Kanagawa. I then went on to add it to a denim jacket and did some other treatments. The jacket was more experimental than anything else and I was never really happy with the outcome. Experiments with Distressing Fabric I had become inspired by
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What is Boro Sashiko? Sashiko is a Japanese running stitch, usually seen as white cotton on indigo fabric; either in straight lines or as a pattern. Boro Sashiko is sashiko stitching used to mend clothing. Over time, as an item of clothing is mended many times, the effect can be quite beautiful and always unique.
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Inspiration A few years ago, while we were out shopping at Japanache, we spied some vintage Fireman jackets. Of course, they only fit Glen! I am very used to this scenario, from our many trips in Asia and my usual solution is to make it myself! I have been into Sashiko for a while now
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Katazome, is a traditional Japanese textile dying process, that utilizes a resist paste, made from rice flour, that is passed through stencils onto fabric. Its a bit like Batik, but without the wax. I have previously made stencils, using a cricut machine, to add fabric paint to denim jeans. See if you can spot the
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