A smiling woman wearing a blue patchwork hat, glasses, a blue scarf, and a blue patchwork vest stands behind a table with a matching blue patchwork pouch and a vase of yellow flowers in a bright indoor room.

Close-up of a distressed denim garment, likely a pair of jeans featuring hand-stitched patchwork details, including a black star-patterned square patch, a small pink-and-white floral patch, and a blue fabric insert surrounded by white stitching.

Two small embroidered fabric patches displayed on a knitted textile. The left patch is multicolored with blue, yellow, red, and dark purple sections and black stitched details.

Close-up of a denim garment laid flat on a wooden surface, showing a light blue embroidered patch near the top and a distressed red fabric patch with white stitching near the bottom.

A group of students holding up their sashiko class samples. Everyone is smiling , looking directly at the camera. Shelving with yarn and knitted items are in the background

Sashiko Mending Workshop

$ 110.00

Sashiko Mending Workshop with Sanae Suzuki

Sunday, September 27 - 10:30am-1:00pmGive new life to a favorite garment using traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching. This workshop focuses on mending techniques, including reinforcing worn fabric, applying patches, and creating beautiful, durable repairs.

Designed for participants with basic sashiko or hand-sewing experience. Completion of the Beginner Sashiko Workshop, or equivalent experience, is recommended, but anyone who enjoys a challenge is welcome.

Class kit includes:
Sashiko thread (white)
Sashiko needle
A variety of scrap fabrics
One page handout

Materials to Bring:

One garment made of cotton, linen, hemp, or denim. Note thicker fabrics, especially denim, require more time and effort to stitch.

Optional Supplies to Bring:

- Sashiko thread in other colors
- Your own fabric scraps (natural fibers only—no synthetic fabrics)
- A 6" or 12" ruler
- Thimble for thicker fabric

From Sanae's website:

" Another reason I love Sashiko is mending—reinforcing, repairing, and strengthening something worn or damaged so it can continue its life.

My parents taught me to take care of my belongings and not to waste what I had. In Japan, we have the word Mottainai（もったいない・勿体無い). It expresses a deep respect for objects and a quiet sense of regret toward waste. It is not only about saving things, but about honoring them."

Collection: Classes & Events, Staff Favorites

Type: Classes

Brand: Wildfiber Studio

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