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Sashiko: Intro to Clothing Repair

  • IdeaWorks 1002 Southeast 8th Avenue Portland, Oregon, 97214 United States (map)

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese mending and decoration technique. It is a fantastic way to repair both woven and knit garments as well as being a fun way to add decoration.

In this hands-on, project-driven class you will learn how to decorate and repair your clothes and other textiles. We'll cover:

  • tools and resources needed to practice Sashiko

  • general repair principles

  • how to set up a garment repair for success

  • how to continue to develop your craft

Included in the class is everything you need in order to do Sashiko:

  • Sashiko needles

  • Sashiko thread

  • Sashiko grid templates

  • Water-washable markers

  • Sample denim patches for both repair and stand-alone projects

If you have garments you would like to repair, please bring them to the class. I supply patch material for both woven and knit garment repairs, although we'll stick to the denim squares for the demo projects if not making a repair.

Class Instructor: Theo Lindsey | For additional resources and description of the class visit his website

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