The beauty of Sashiko | Upcycle and Repurpose

Thank you for visiting Upcycle Stitches. We strive to share our experience and techniques in Japanese hand-crafting, especially focusing on Sashiko Stitching. Our goal is to introduce the Beauty of Sashiko with sharing the concept behind it. To learn more about Sashiko, please visit the directory articles listed below. We practice regular Sashiko stitching, Hitomezashi, and Denim Repair.

Sashiko Supplies such as threads are available on this website as well. Please visit our Store. (日本在住の方はこちら


Welcome to Upcycle Stitches & Sashiko

Sashiko Story

Sashiko Story to share what Sashiko is for us.

Sashiko became very popular in a variety of interpretation. I am happy that many people are interested in Sashiko. However, ...
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Sashiko Guide | List of Information Here

Thank you for visiting Upcycle Stitches Website. We have been adding more blog posts to enrich the contents of Sashiko ...

Recent Posts/Articles

We try to update a blog at least a few times in a week. We try to write an informative article regarding Sashiko. (and hopefully some other Japanese hand-craft, too.) Please refer the all article page if you would like to check our archives.

6 Minutes Video of Transferring Kamon Pattern for Sashiko

6 Minutes Video of Transferring Kamon Pattern for Sashiko

For Sashiko stitching, preparing the pattern on fabric is straightforward. In fact, as shown in the 6 Minutes Video of ...
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Discover the Best Sashiko Thread: Enhance Your Stitching with Sashiko Wisdom

The Best Sashiko Thread is more than just a material—it’s the foundation of beautiful, authentic Sashiko stitching. While many focus ...
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Story of Sashiko Japan Retreat Support Page

I’ve been reflecting for a while on whether it’s the right choice to organize this kind of campaign (Sashiko Japan ...

3-Day Workshop with Japanese Sashiko Artisan Atsushi Futatsuya

In this unique 3-Day Workshop with Japanese Sashiko Artisan Atsushi Futatsuya, participants will immerse themselves in the rich tradition of ...

Shop Sashiko Supplies

Shop Sashiko Thread

Shop Sashiko Thread | Get the best for Sashiko

Are you looking for Sashiko Thread? You got to the perfect place to Shop Sashiko Thread. We offer a variety ...
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Sashiko Shopping Experience by Keiko & Atsushi

It is our goal to provide "everything" you need to enjoy Japanese Sashiko. We are still a group of Keiko ...

Learn Sashiko From Us

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Arranging Sashiko Workshop | Bring Sashiko to your group.

Are you interested in Sashiko Workshop and cannot find the appropriate the instructor/expert? Atsushi can offer you and your group ...
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Online Sashiko Class | Anywhere Anytime.

It is my pleasure to start offering the Sashiko Online Class via videos on our Vimeo page & Follow-Up Live ...
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Sashiko Class and Workshops to share what Sashiko is

Sashiko became a well-known word in English for those who enjoy hand-sewing and crafting with textiles. I am happy that ...
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Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025

Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025 is now available, and we are thrilled to continue offering these workshops throughout the coming ...

Introduction of What we do | Sashiko

The Beauty of Sashiko by learning on Youtube

We share some online tutorials & Live Streaming of Sashiko stitching so many people and enjoy the beauty of Sashiko. If you have a request for what types of a tutorial you would like to watch, please contact us. We will put your request in priority of topics I talk there.

June 2017 Sashiko Workshop in NYC

How to Start Sashiko | A tutorial from Sashiko Artisans

Sashiko (刺し子) is a form of needlework developed in Japan a couple of centuries ago. We can find its history ...
Sashiko Mending Gathering

Mending Jeans and Garments with Sashiko

I started providing Sashiko workshops in NYC in 2017. I was happily surprised so many people were interested in Sashiko ...

Sashiko Thread | The key of good Sashiko

In order to cook a tasty meal, you would need fresh & quality ingredients. Similarly, in order to complete a ...

BORO | Textile Art from Ancient Japan

Every time I host a Sashiko workshop in NYC, I hear the word of BORO. The word of "BORO" became ...
Sashiko Stitched Fabric

Sashiko Stitched Fabric from our acheivement

We have been practicing Sashiko stitching for more than 30 years. The founder of Sashi.Co, Keiko Futatsuya, has 33 years ...
Sashiko and Animism

Inspiring handmade Sashiko Artwork

Thanks to the customised workshop participants from NYC, we have numbers of great photos of our Sashiko Artwork. It is ...
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Sashiko Frequently Asked Questions

Since I started introducing Sashiko online (here and Youtube)in 2017, I have been receiving many questions. As a group of ...
QuiltCon 2020 Sashiko Workshop

QuiltCon 2020 Sashiko Workshop | Sashiko Mastery

This is a notice blog article for the participants of the QuiltCon 2020 Sashiko Workshop in Austin, Texas on 21st ...

 

We operate under the support of Sashiko artists in Japan.

In order to maintain the quality of Sashiko, we as Upcycle Stitches LLC operate its business with support from Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya, a team of Sashiko artists with 30+ years of experience. Let us know if we can help you regarding Sashiko, and Let’s enjoy Sashiko.

Beauty of Sashiko with Sashiko atrists

Start Learning Sashiko with Us

Many Stories & Tutorials are available in both reading & video materials. For the reading materials, please keep reading this website as well as the posts on Social Medias. For the videos, please check our Youtube Videos.

I appreciate your interest and support for the Sashiko we have been practicing.