Freestyle Boro and sashiko stitching in Artist's studio

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn how to design and assemble a selection of vintage Japanese fabrics to create a Boro style panel which can be used as a table mat or attached to a tote bag or tee shirt.

This class uses freestyle Sashiko stitching which is practiced in Takayama in Japan to create unique textiles.

Your tutor will give you a selection of vintage Japanese fabrics including Kasuri (woven IKAT), Katazome (stencilled), plain and other pieces for you to assemble into your design.

Fabrics will be tacked on to a backing cloth to hold them together and then you will be taught how to create different types of sashiko stitches to create your own design using the fabrics for inspiration.

The tutor will show examples of they own work for inspiration.

Your tutor's work was featured 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.

Content:
– How to assemble a design from different pieces of vintage Japanese fabrics
– How to use and keep Japanese sashiko thread without it getting tangled
– How to tie the quilters knot
– How to tie an end knot that sits very close to where the thread leaves the fabric on the back
– How to tack your pieces onto backing fabric to hold them together while you stitch your design
– How to use different types, sizes and styles of sashiko stitching to create interesting designs

Who is this class for?: Beginner / looking for an introduction to Japanese embroidery

Duration: 2.5 hours

Location: This class is available at the Artist’s studio in Muswell Hill and at Fabrications on Broadway market in Hackney.

What do I need to provide myself?

Nothing!

Vintage Japanese fabrics and a vintage backing fabric, a sashiko needle, a skein of sashiko thread (in a choice of colours) are provided and are yours to keep after the class.

Other sashiko threads will be available for use in the class will also be available for embellishment

All tools and equipment needed to take the class will be available for use.

Classes at Fabrications will be at the address provided in the listing.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON MEETING FOR MUSWELL HILL STUDIO CLASSES!

Please note: We will NOT meet at the address listed as this is my correspondence address. The studio is behind the address shown on a service road.

You will be sent Joining instructions by email 24-48 hours before the class and via Eventbrite with the meeting location.