When I start introducing Sashiko in English about 10 years ago, the word of SASHIKO wasn’t popular among the general public. People in patchworking and quilting were eager to learn the Sashiko stitching techniques. I remember my challenges to try to reach out to quilting and patchworking enthusiastic people. Recently, I meet new people with […]
The word “Sashiko” is getting popular. There are several choices when it comes to choosing the tools. I occasionally get an inquiry about the Sashiko tools and materials I use. So here is the list of Sashiko tools I recommend, which is, of course, the Sashiko tools I use. 4 Sashiko Tools / Materials you […]
Sashiko thread is different from regular embroidery thread. Therefore, Sashiko Thread requires a special attention to store it in a good condition. Otherwise, it ends up with entangled thread. (Don’t let your cat to play. It will make a perfect ball.) This is a tutorial how to make Sashiko Thread Bobbin (Itomaki) for enjoying Sashiko […]
People often have a question how to transfer Sashiko patterns onto the fabric. Yes. Sashiko isn’t always about stitching. Preparing the fabric properly is a very important aspect of Sashiko. Here is a tutorial how to transfer Sashiko Patterns by using a carbon paper An easy and accurate way to transfer Sashiko patterns is to use a carbon (transfer) […]
I appreciate all the opportunities I received over this weekend; the Speech @ FIT and the Sashiko workshops at BTJ as well as Pioneer Works. Stupid of me, I just realized that my website here (on the business card you may have gotten) started a few weeks ago. So here is a quick note to […]
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, […]
What we do. We strive to introduce Japanese Upcycle Craft, “hand-made” natural products/services, which appreciate the tradition and nature, up-cycling what we have(had) been cultivating. Upcycle Stitches LLC has three key-words to operate its business. Upcycle Natural Japanese Our main product/service is deeply related to Traditional Japanese stitching culture, Sashiko (刺し子). Atsushi, the […]