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The art of mindful mending
Sashiko for Sustainable Fashion
Curious about Sashiko but not sure where to start?
My new @domestika course is perfect for beginners!
Hi, I’m Kate Ward, an artist and educator with a passion for textile arts, sustainability, and mindful living through Sashiko.
In this course, I’ll walk you through:
- Sashiko Basics: Starting with simple running stitches to get you comfortable.
- Three Unique Patterns: You’ll create Jujizashi, Kakinohanazashi, and Komenohanazashi.
- Mindfulness and Sustainability: Discover the philosophy behind Sashiko and how it aligns with mindful, sustainable living.
- Upcycling Magic: Learn to transform your old garments into stunning, upcycled pieces.
No experience? No problem! All you need is a love for creativity and sustainability. Let’s start this mindful stitching journey together.
Learn more here : www.domestika.org/courses/5538/kate_zenstitching
My new @domestika course is perfect for beginners!
Hi, I’m Kate Ward, an artist and educator with a passion for textile arts, sustainability, and mindful living through Sashiko.
In this course, I’ll walk you through:
- Sashiko Basics: Starting with simple running stitches to get you comfortable.
- Three Unique Patterns: You’ll create Jujizashi, Kakinohanazashi, and Komenohanazashi.
- Mindfulness and Sustainability: Discover the philosophy behind Sashiko and how it aligns with mindful, sustainable living.
- Upcycling Magic: Learn to transform your old garments into stunning, upcycled pieces.
No experience? No problem! All you need is a love for creativity and sustainability. Let’s start this mindful stitching journey together.
Learn more here : www.domestika.org/courses/5538/kate_zenstitching
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DIY sashiko holiday gift bag
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Taking part in holiday celebrations is so much fun, and it’s also important to be mindful of the environment. This up-cycled holiday gift sack is a sustainable alternative to single-use bags, and you can personalise it by adding some Sashiko stitching! You will need: - an old shirt - scissors - fabric marker - sewing needle - sewing cotton. I like to use quilters cotton because it is nicer to s...
How to make a DIY poppy brooch
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Wearing a poppy to show support for veterans around Remembrance is important to me, but I don’t like the idea of all those disposable poppies! So I decided to create a sashiko-inspired version that feels more in line with my values using recycled materials - supporting our veterans AND the planet! You can download the free poppy template here: www.zenstitching.ca/stitched-poppies And read my bl...
Whats in my sashiko travel stitch kit?
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I like to take a bit of stitching everywhere I go. I like to make sure I bring this kit with me where ever I go so I know I have everything I need! Zen Stitching explores the art of mindful mending www.zenstitching.ca If you liked this video, subscribe to our UA-cam channel. Sign up to my newsletter at www.zenstitching.ca for more inspiration! Let’s be sewcial! Facebook: zenstitchi...
Can you use Kids Washable Markers as an alternative for Fabric Markers?
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I had heard you could use kids washable markers as fabric markers for craft and sashiko stitching projects. I was curious and so I wanted to test if these markers, did wash out. If so, they are a great alternative to washable markers you can buy at the fabric store, at a fraction of the price. I bought mine at a local craft store, if you cant find them locally, you can get them on amazon www.am...
How to use disolvable sashiko transfers
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Some sashiko stitch patterns can be complex and take time to draw onto your fabric. If you are looking for an easy way to transfer designs this video shows you how using a hitomezashi (single stitch) dissolvable design. This tutorial could be amended to repair any textile item with a tear in it. Quite different to Western embroidery, sashiko uses a longer needle to load multiple stitches onto i...
How to whip stitch
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Whip stitch is an easy way to neatly sew a patch onto fabric, or secure and make a feature of a hole when mending jeans. Once you have secured the patch in place, you can use various sashiko and boro stitches to strengthen and embellish your fabric.
How to mend your jeans : a beginners guide to sashiko repairs
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Im delighted to be part of the Zero Waste Action Hour where I share with you how to repair your jeans using sashiko style visible mending. The act of mending simultaneously is an act of care for your jeans, the environment and yourself. racetozerowaste.org ✂️✂️✂️ Zen Stitching explores the art of mindful mending www.zenstitching.ca If you liked this video, subscribe to our UA-cam channel. Sign ...
The ADDITIONAL Benefits of Sashiko Stitching
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You may be familiar with the beautiful geometric patterns of sashiko stitching and you have probably seen many beautifully mended pairs of jeans. And you most likely know that sashiko is a great way to combine beauty and function to repair your clothes. But did you know that there are additional benefit when you sit down and do some sashiko stitching? ✂️✂️✂️ Zen Stitching explores the art of mi...
How to mend jeans with sashiko stitching
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Learn the beautiful Japanese textile folk art of sashiko embroidery (it translates as 'little stabs') to mend your jeans. This tutorial could be amended to repair any textile item with a tear in it. Quite different to Western embroidery, sashiko uses a longer needle to load multiple stitches onto it before sewing through. You'll need: - patch of fabric the same weight as the material you are me...
How to cut and organise Sashiko thread
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Sashiko thread often comes in a skein, which can be frustrating to access if you don't know about this trick. This video demonstrates the best way to cut and store your sashiko thread. Sashiko thread is specially designed to be hard wearing and perfect for mending textiles. www.zenstitching.ca
Earth Day zen stitching circles
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How to repair your jeans using boro stitching using a sashiko needle and thread for Earth Day. Mending your clothes is super easy. All you need is a needle and thread, and some material to patch the hole. You can choose to make it a visible mend by choosing bright colours, or a more subtle mend by choosing colours close to the original shade of the material you are fixing. Suitable for beginner...
Perfect thank you!
its a pleasure ☺
Hi I notice your hand have a material attached to palm and fingers, can share the purpose of this material and what kind of material is it?
I’m so eager now to try this! It’s so beautiful to see that jean so „worked”. Would you consider to use a stitching hoop?
you could use a hoop, but traditionally sashiko is stitched without a hoop because of the way fabric is gathered onto the needle.
Could you add salt or vinegar to make them permanent?
Im not sure, I enjoy using them because they are not permanent. You could experiment and see if salt or vinegar make them permanent, even ironing may help make them permanent. Let me know how your experiments go!
Hi Kate! I am excited to see this video!
I hope it inspires you to make some holiday gift bags 💙
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Lovely and very pertinent to my family's and my past having been WW II pows. Thank you.
I hope making a poppy brooch brings you joy and helps remember your loved ones
I would like to buy jeans fabric to make table sets or cloths with different designs
thats a super cool idea! are you thinking you will up-cycle existing old jeans from thrift stores?
Do you have a link to the needles you used. I have ordered shashiko needles but they are not long like the one you demonstrated.
Thank you for this because Dritz MarkBGone is just too faint sometimes
I find that the black marker is great on denim too! Because it can be a funny in between where a white pen is too light, and a frixon pen is too fine
Thank you. Until now I put jeans patches on the outside. I am wondering if those inside patches are uncomfortable and rubbing against the skin?
A good demo. You can buy sashiko needles and threads very easily online. However, sashiko thread and needles are not specifically designed for mending. They are designed for sashiko. Sashiko was traditionally added to garments and household textiles when they were first made. Using the fancier stitch patterns for mending isn’t traditional- although it does look good. It is a modern idea. When torn clothing was patched in Japan, what is now being referred to specifically as boro, the stitching was rarely hitomezashi (one stitch sashiko) like this. There are plenty of extant items which show how crudely the stitching was done. Hitomezashi patterns like the one being used for the repair here, were used in various parts of Japan - in Shōnai, Yamagata Prefecture, this jūjizashi (‘10’ 十 or cross pattern) was used on hanten work jackets and sorihikihappi sledge pulling waistcoats when they were made, and also used on Awaji island on fishermen’s donza coats. The stitching wasn’t a repair though, and was done to strengthen and add warmth when the garments were made. Frixion pens disappear with heat, but they don’t wash out. The lines will come back if the item gets cold. For denim, the kids’ wash out markers are better, which were also mentioned.
Great instructions! Looking forward to trying this out
Im excited to see what you make. Please send me a pic, or if you use social media use #zenstitching so I can admire your creativity 💙
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! Its a great way to wrap gifts 🥰
I like this idea! Is there a reason you did the stitching after making the bag, rather than before sewing it together?
Nice one Kate!!! You got me thinking
Would never have thought to use soap as a marker, just thrown one out, will have to get washing my hands more often! Thanks for the tip, beautiful jeans 💙🧵🪡
thank you! i hope you enjoy using soap as a marker
I bought chalk pencils but they don't make a mark on denim so I'll get friction pens or washable, children's felt pens.
Mindful stitching has given me many wonderful afternoons of simple, calming and therapeutic rest. I don't know if it has helped my sleeping or not, but it certainly has calmed my monkey mind. When I stitch, I only think about what I'm doing, allowing my crazy thoughts a reprieve and my mind a much needed rest. Cheers from sunny FL :-)
Lovely video! I’ll be making one and donating to the poppy appeal too 👍
Thank you. I will make one for my jumper. I'm living in the US and the Remembrance Poppy isn't sold here. Sadly.
This is exactly where my daughter wears out her jeans :) I loved watching your instruction, but not sure about the holes next to the seams in the crotch. Did your sewing catch those holes or is there more that has to be done, there? Thanks much!
21:28 - I bought a 3-thimble set from Daiso a while back, and I wasn’t sure which finger or where on the hand I was supposed to place the one that you’re using, so now I’m excited to try it out!
Im surprised at the amount of fabric inside the jeans.
These are so pretty! It makes me wish I wore jeans.
I’m completely new to this! Please tell me more about your “needle book”!
my needle book is made up of two pieces of felt sewn together down the middle and the covers have been decorated with stitching. Theres something really satisfying about stitching into wool 💙
Why is the thread a lighter colour?
❤❤❤ your travel case! From the comments, I see you are working on a pattern. How can we find out when it is release, please?
Hi Sue! Thank you for your kind words 🥰 Are you on my mailing list? Thats the best way to be the first to know about new things Im up to. You can sign up here >> www.zenstitching.ca/sashiko-guide
That tip about washable markers is worth the price of admission alone - LOL! TFS.
Im so pleased you found that helpful! 💙
I’d be interested in the pattern too once it’s available!
Do you have a pattern for your very cute and functional travel sewing kit?
Does it feel comfortable to wear or is it itchy? I have a friend with sensory issues who would love a pair of their jeans reworked
I would say it is comfortable - definitely not itchy. Just make sure you choose to reinforce the hole with a fabric of the same weight (thickness) as the garment and you'll hardly notice its there.
Wonderful tutorial. Very informative. I was wondering why you didn’t cross your stitches, as in the earlier patch?
Is there a pattern for your travel kit?
Its on my 'to do' list and Ill let you know when I get it finished!
Cool ❤️👍
Hope you find it helpful 💙
Good info, thanks!
Very interesting! Thank you!
Its a great alternative for fabric markers 💙
Beautiful !!!!
Beautiful !!!
Thank you so much 💙
It’s my understanding is that the sashiko technique is that these stitches are to be used on working clothes in order to make them last longer.
Awesome
I like your idea ❤
You don’t save the paper piece? It gives you all the information about thread!... loop the thread through then tie around the paper piece...
great suggestion. I also do this and I should make a video about this too!
You don’t want to tidy up other patches?... tucking the shaggy parts under? Confused.
Have you used card to wrap around?...
Have the books, but needed to “See” how done...
Thimble?
Don’t you “Feel” the extra bits while wearing...