What to bring for the 3-Days Sashiko Workshop?

All of the necessary tools & supplies will be in the special package above (required to purchase). Most of the items are exclusively prepared for this workshop, so please purchase the package after confirming your registratiuon to the Sashiko workshop [Core & Essence].

Besides the unique tools & supplies package you would purchase from us, it may be a good idea to have several general sewing tools. Please bring the tools below for the better experience (not required, but recommended). The list of tools are NOT included to the material package you purchase.

*I strongly recommend bringing the item colored with Orange in supplies section.

Tools:

*We do not use them all the time, so if the Workshop Studio has some, you may be able to use theirs instead of bringing your own to the workshop. However, it is recommended to bring them to make the workshop more comfortable.

• Ruler (s)
• Scissors (Fabric Scissors will be better)
• Notepad & something to write with
• Scotch Tape / Masking Tape
• Pincushion / Needle Rest
• 1 or 2 Crayola Washable Marker (ideally fine top) with Dark Colors. (Sample Link)
• A ballpoint pen (cheap one is fine) (Sample Link).
• nailclipper (for the purpose of preparation below).
• Regular Sewing set
• Sewing needles / dressmaker pins (to hold fabrics)
• Sewing thread
• Pins
• Bandage or masking tape to protect the finger’s nail - only if you would like to protect the nail (the detail is listed in the preparation below).

Supplies:

• One (or more) Cotton Garment (such as denim pants or shirt) with mending or stitching needs. A large hole and severe tear may be too much to complete within the workshop. A hole of about 2~3 inch diameter would be the ideal for patching. The Garment doesn’t have to have holes or damages. I will explain how to apply Sashiko to mending/repairing. Stretchy fabric including stretch denim and T-shirt are not ideal. For the details of what is best to bring, please check here → (The Article of “What is the suitable fabric for mending & stitching on").
• You may also bring any garments you would like to have Sashiko stitches on, mainly for Day-2. Several garments/options would be great for mending & for actual Sashiko stitching. Stretchy fabric (stretch denim), hard fabric (raw denim or canvas), and other non-cotton fabric are not recommended to practice Sashiko for the first time.
• Also any fabrics you would like to use for mending (A piece of fabric for mending will be provided, but you can use your favorite one).
• Any (Sashiko) threads, needles, thimbles and fabrics that they would like to confirm how to use (not required).
• Any books they would like to share (I do not have recommendations for books in English, though).

Preparation: 

After completing the purchase of the necessary package, please read below to prepare if necessary.

• It may be a good idea to cut the nail on the dominant hand (the hand with the needle). One can learn Sashiko with long fingernails, but it may be an obstacle in the first process of learning.
• In the process of learning the "Unshin - Running Stitch", I "may" ask you to use your nail to control the needle. It "could" scratch your nail a bit. If you would like to protect your nails, please bring bandages or thick tape, or even prepare a fake fingernail for this purpose. You may not need this process at all. I just need to be as detailed as I can.
  

It is my sincere pleasure to offer our Sashiko with you, with 3 days Workshop.

I would like to offer 10% Off on the Sashiko Supplies you would purchase in-advance to the workshop. It helps me to arrange what I can bring to the workshop. Please complete the order before October 2nd. I will bring your order myself so no shipping fee is required, too.

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*Please be advised that ALL OF THE NECESSARY MATERIALS are included to the special package above. There is no need to purchase anything extra to enjoy the workshop. However, the Sashiko threads are comsumption, and you may need more later on. This offer is for that. I will bring a trunk of Sashiko supplies to the studio. However, it would be very helpful to understand what you would like to get in advance (so I can prepare without worrying about the "Sold-Out" case).

To Understand More about our Supply & Tools, please check what I recommend for the Sashiko Supplies.

https://upcyclestitches.com/a-list-of-sashiko-supply-recommendation/

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