Sashiko is a traditional stitching technique that was developed in the countryside of Japan, where textiles and supplies were limited and repurposing fabric was common practice. Families reinforced fabric by stitching layers to mend holes and tears. Those stitching techniques eventually started to take on aspects of embroidery, and sashiko became a unique craft for its combination of utility and decoration.

Bring your favorite old clothing in soft denim, cotton or linen with holes or tears and learn techniques for mending and upcycling. The workshop comes with patches of vintage fabrics from Japan, sashiko needles, a sashiko thimble, and a skein of sashiko thread.  This is a master class with only six spots available.