Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery

Overview

“We'll discuss the differences between the Hitomezashi and Moyozashi styles, exploring the significance and application of each technique. This will help you understand and incorporate these methods into your projects.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Exploring Sashiko Techniques, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery. Learn the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko embroidery and create sustainable garments with Kate Ward.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson we're going to be discussing the difference between some of the sashiko patterns that are out there. So there are two main distinctions of sashiko patterns, itomi zashi and moyo zashi. What I have in front of me here is an example of the moyo zashi style of pattern. Moyo means pattern and zashi means stitch, so pattern stitch. And what makes this so distinct is it's generally stitched on a larger grid, quite often about an inch or two and a half centimeters. And some of the big factors that make this distinct from the itomi zashi, which is the other style of stitching we will...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
• 594 students
• 5 units
• 20 lessons (4h 21m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery