Patchwork Sashiko Method Class: Sunday, 6/7 1:30pm - 4:30pm

In this class you will learn the method of using patchwork with basic Sashiko stitches. This is a great
combination of using scraps of fabric and traditional Boro, Kantha, and Sashiko stitching techniques.
Traditionally, Sashiko is used to mend clothing; using white cotton stitches on a plain color background.
Boro is another traditional method of mending garments to make them last longer. It uses patches of
usually solid color fabrics and white stitching. Kantha is a practice of giving new life to old and discarded
fabrics by layering them and applying a running stitch often using colored threads as well as white. These
fabric scraps are usually larger than the ones used for Boro and with Kantha are often bold prints.

Supply List:

Something to stitch on, i.e. a t-shirt, a denim or linen shirt, a jacket, or a pair of jeans
● Coordinating fabric (at least 5 different prints, some lighter, some darker) - quilting cotton scraps
work well here. Optional - on my samples I also used a bit of fussy cutting and even a 3” orphan
block to embellish. You can also embellishing with old lace or buttons
● Small cutting mat, ruler, and rotary cutter (on the day of class we will cut your strips into the sizes we
need.
● Sashiko needles (we have two different types at MLF - I recommend the longer needs for this
project, but the standard package also works well)
● Cotton crochet thread, size 10 OR Perle cotton size 8 or 5 in white or ecru
● Glue stick (for fabric or washable “school” glue stick
● Ruler
● Air erasable fabric marking pen
● Straight pins (applique or fine regular pins)
● Nice to have: cut an old flexible cutting mat into 6” x 11” piece - or you could use a piece of a
cardboard box. This is just to prevent you from stitching through more than one layer.
● RECOMMENDED: book Patchwork Sashiko by Diana Li Fitzgerald
PREP BEFORE CLASS
● Precut some of your fabric into 1.5” strips (or you can use 2” strips) - probably need 1-2 strips per
color
● Have your garment ready - clean and ironed