Shashiko embroidery mending

How to mend your clothes with beautiful Japanese sashiko | aboderie

Sashiko is a Japanese hand-sewing style that was originally used by working class people as a means to mend used clothing and household items. But it is so much more than that! The even, geometric patterns of sashiko create a beautiful decorative effect, so that they go beyond being purely practical

What you need to know before mending your clothing.

Discover how to mend your clothes with beautiful Japanese sashiko, an ancient stitch technique for darning clothes.

Patch it, mend it, or darn it—visible mending is hot! Transforming a worn piece of clothing with vibrant stitchwork offers a great way to show off your handspun yarn.

Have you been looking at images of clothing mended so beautifully, you almost hope to rip a hole in your jeans? But what are the materials you actually need to get started? You are in the right place! I pulled together a collection of materials that I think are a must to get started with visible mending, and how and

The environment and the impact that people have on it is one of the most important topics in today’s world. So it’s no surprise for a lot of people that the fashion industry is known as one of the most polluting industries. Having this in mind, a lot of brands, companies, and organizations have started initiatives and programs to make a positive change towards a better tomorrow.

River Arts Inc will host a Sashiko: Japanese Embroidery for Beginners workshop with instructor Maday Delgado from 6-9 p.m. March 22 at the studio, 590 Water St, Prairie du Sac.