january, 2025
Event Details
Sashiko, meaning ‘little stab’ is the Japanese art of stitching beautiful patterns using running stitch. Often used to add strength, texture and warmth to old
Event Details
Sashiko, meaning ‘little stab’ is the Japanese art of stitching beautiful patterns using running stitch. Often used to add strength, texture and warmth to old garments, Sashiko has become synonymous with complex repeating patterns and precise stitching. Although most people will be familiar with the traditional white stitches on indigo fabric, sashiko thread actually comes in many shades, allowing for a wonderful variety of colourful designs.
Your tutor is Rob Jones, a textiles designer who takes his inspiration from Japanese textiles disciplines including sashiko, boro, shibori and katagami stenciling. Rob’s Sashiko & Boro mending work was featured as inspiration for contestants on the semi-final of the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022 and he regularly visits Japan to travel, refresh his skills and purchase authentic Japanese threads and tools for use in his classes.
In this class you will learn:
– How to mark up your patterns on fabric using a variety of pens and templates
– How to stitch neatly and precisely, Sashiko is all about even stitching!
– The rights and wrongs turning corners, crossing lines and intersections
– Starting and finishing a row of stitch allowing room for stretching and washing
– How to make a hatamusubi (loom knot) to maximize the use of your thread
Rob will bring examples of his work as well as a number of reference books for inspiration to continue your practice at home. On the following Tuesday evening (4th February), Rob is also offering a “Boro” (Japanese inspired mending) class, which is a natural follow on class to the Sashiko stitching. We offer a discount when booking the two sessions together!
TIME: 6:30 – 9pm
Class Size: Max 8 students
Materials: You will be provided with a tote bag as a project using sashiko threads in a colour and pattern of your choosing as part of the class. Students can also bring a piece of your own fabric to work on if you prefer.
PRICE: £55 or £100 (when booking the two sessions – Sashiko & Boro)
HOW TO BOOK: You can BOOK ONLINE (+ Eventbrite Booking Fee) E_mail or Call us on 020 7275 8043 (to avoid online booking fee!) Our Booking Terms & Conditions
Please Note: The workshop will take place in the Fabrications studio (which is downstairs from the shop via 12 steps)
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Organizer
Rob JonesLondon-based Romor Designs was formed in the autumn of 2015 by Rob Jones, a shibori textiles designer and natural dyer.barley@fabrications1.co.uk
Fabrications7 Broadway MarketThe workshop / event takes place in the Fabrications "Imaginerium" studio located downstairs from the shop area.