Sashiko Gift Bag

Schedule

Sun Nov 01 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Portobello Town Hall | Edinburgh, SC

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Learn the creative and mindful art of Japanese Sashiko stitching and create a beautiful and sustainable gift bag.
About this Event

Discover the world of traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching in this creative and mindful workshop. Create a beautiful and sustainable linen gift bag that can be reused multiple times and is perfect for the festive season.

You will learn about the fscinating history behind sashiko while creating your embroidered fabric bag. Your teacher will provide a range of pattern instructions, stencil templates and plenty of inspiration, guidance and encouragement. You can decide on the complexity of your design. This is a great technique for avoiding textile waste and is a fun, creative and meditative way to spend a couple of hours. You will leave the workshop excitied to apply your new skills.

All materials are provided.

Suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

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Where is it happening?

Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 29.00

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