• Photo from Previous Sashiko Workshop

    Welcome to Sashiko!

    5- Days Sashiko Learning Retreat Workshop offers Full Experience of our Sashiko, from Techniques to Stories.

     

    In order to Maximize Your Experience, please read through this page before the Retreat.

  • Special Package to Fully Enjoy our Sashiko.

    Please purchase this package for the 5-days workshop AFTER REGISTRATION.

    Thank you for your patience. All the materials are secured now!!

    Sashiko Retreat 5-Days Special Package (For 2025)

    Sashiko Retreat 5-Days Special Package (For 2025)

    $165.00 - $175.00
    This is a special package for the 5-Days In-Person Sashiko Retreat (Required to join the Retreat) in 2025.

    To see what is included in the package, please click the link below.

    Shipping Fee to the Retreat Location is included to the pricing. Please pick up the package right before the 1st day of the Retreat. Alternatively, if you wish to receive it before the Retreat, you may choose the option to ship it to your shipping address. This option is available only to US Domestic Shipping Address.

    *Please purchase ONLY after you receive the confirmation for the participations. The regular pricing may be applied when we learn that the customer is not partcipating in the retreat. Please be advised that the credit card processing fee may not be refunded. Please place the order after reading all the requirement & participation. Thank you.
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  • Preparation for the Workshops

    Important information to maximize the experience

     

     

    [Email I had sent prior to the Workshop]

    • Greeting from your future Sashiko Teacher, for the Sashiko 5-Days workshop (Not yet sent)
    • Reminder of Recommended Prepration for the5-Days Sashiko Workshop (Not yet sent)

    What to bring for the 5-Days Sashiko Workshop?

    Almost All of the necessary specific 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.

     

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

    *I recommend bringing espceially 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.

    • A solid Ruler (s), preferablly longer than 8" (Sample Link)
    • Scissors (Fabric Scissors would be better)
    • Notepad & something to write with
    • Scotch Tape / Masking Tape (Sample Link) *You would need only 1 roll of 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 /or 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 Part-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 in the package, 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.

  • Brief Outline of 5-Days

    What you can expect to do in the 5 Days of retreat.

    Part.1 - Sashiko Stitching with [Core & Essence]

     

    This workshop is a learning opportunity rather than “let’s enjoy Sashiko together”. The participants will learn the important technique and mindset of Sashiko on the first Part. This workshop will be the fundamentals of the following days.

    • Learn the basic of Sashiko Stitching
    • Rhythmical Running Stitching - Unshin - as the Core & Essence.
    • The appropriate posture of Sashiko stitching.
    • How to use the thimble & needle appropriately.
    • How to make even stitches
    • Hands-on workshop with stitching the Asanoha pattern.

     

    Part.2 - Sashiko and Mending

    - and yes, we will extend it to Boro.

     

    On the second part , we will apply the technique I shared on the first Part on to the actual project. The participants will learn the following.

    • How to prepare the fabric (Transfer the fabric / pre-stitching).
    • How to mend the garment with Sashiko techniques.
    • How to make Boro (What is Boro after all)

     

    Part.3 Hitomezashi Sashiko

     

    On Part 1 and 2, the focus of students is to find their own rhythm in stitching. However, some styles of Sashiko require a bit of more “control” besides their own rhythm. On Part.3, we will introduce a different style of Sashiko with the same form, ideas, and techniques we cover on the previous days.

    • Understanding Hitomezashi with Grid.
    • The Hitomezashi & Its Rhythm.
    • How to proceed with Hitomezashi.
    • How to apply Hitomezashi to future projects.

    Part 1 will be a very strict form of teaching as every participant are required to follow the direction of Atsushi. Part 2 and 3 will be a bit more easy like an independent study while using the technique & understanding of Sashiko of Part 1st.

  • Special Deals For you

    To appreciate your support by learning the Japanese Sashiko from us

    It is my sincere pleasure to share our Sashiko with you in 5 Days.

    I would like to offer 10% Off Couppon for some 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 the end of June. I will bring your order with me so shipping fee is also waived (the package will not be shipped to your address unless you ask me to do so).

    Special Coupon for our Official Web Store (Shipping Free + 10% OFF):

    Coupon: OHG93HVU8W1N

    https://upcyclestitches.com/store/

    (How to Use Coupon On Our Website)

    *Please be advised that ALL OF THE NECESSARY MATERIALS are included to the special package I ask you to purchase. 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 suitcase of Sashiko supplies to MISA. 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/

    This Coupon is NOT applicable for the Required Supply Package above as they are already discounted priced.

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  • Sashiko Stories (Learn more about Atsushi & Sashiko)

    No Assignment for you, I just wanted share that there are a lot of stories for you even before the workshops.
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    @SashikoStory

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    Sashiko Story Channel

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    Japanese Sashiko FB

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    Email to Atsushi

  • Please fill out Google Form

    So that I can offer better workshop for 5 days.

    Please click the link if the website do not open the Google Form.

    (I am working on it now. I will send out the email when it is ready.)

  • Q&A for the Workshop.

    Your question may be someone's question.

    Please contact Atsushi for your questions. I will answer & share it here.

  • Addition to the Supply Package, when you need more

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