Why Use a Laser Cutter to Engrave Laser cutters are regularly used in industry to cut patterns. I have also seen youtube videos where they are used to distress denim. For My own purposes, I mainly use a laser to add sashiko patterns. The alternative is to use a whit pen and a template. My […]
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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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