Visible Mending with Sashiko – A Review
November 20, 2024
Hi!
It’s time for another quick class review, and this week, we’re into mending. Gasp! I know…. quilters don’t MEND… but I think we could be persuaded to do so, when you can use pretty fabrics and some easy Sashiko stitches!
I just finished Shannon and Jason’s “Visible Mending with Sashiko” class on Creative Spark, and I am feeling inspired. In this class they go through step by step instructions on how to do this sashiko rice stitch (and the variations on this), and then how to use it in this stylish visible mending to patch holes in garments.
This class is an introduction to sashiko mending really, and Shannon and Jason use this easy technique to “mend, reinforce and hand beautify”. The denim jeans they demo on look great with these mended patches, and I’m off to find a pair that I can have a play with this on. Denim jackets look out!
As always, there is a clear explanation of the tools you’ll need to do this yourself, and plenty of hints and tips and alternate options too.
There is a downloadable handout too, with diagrams of the grids, and order for stitching.
They encourage you to stitch a practice piece first, and this really is a good idea, especially if you haven’t done a lot of sashiko stitching before.
They start with a 1/4 inch grid (and how to best draw this up on your fabric).
And there’s plenty of easy-to-follow demonstration of how to stitch these designs.
Start with the horizontal stitches –
And then add the vertical ones.
You may choose to leave your visible mending at this stage, or continue on and add the diagonal rows as well.
This sashiko stitching looks fantastic, and aside from strengthening the fabric that it’s being worked on, it adds a wonderful texture and hand-made look to any garment.
The second part of this visible mending with sashiko class shows how to use this stitching to fix a hole in a pair of jeans. They cover all sorts of handy tips and tricks for managing to sew in more confined spaces (think tight jeans legs), and how to audition fabrics that you want to show off, for behind the hole you’re mending.
I’m in love with the ‘harmonious imperfection’ of this style of visible mending, and now that I know the tricks, I’ll be actively looking for ways to use it on my clothes. This easy “Visible Mending with Sashiko” class is available through Creative Spark (https://creativespark.ctpub.com/courses/sashiko-mending ) , and at only $14.99USD, it’s well worth checking out.
I do have one free class to give to one lucky reader again this month, courtesy of Creative Spark, so to be in the running, please leave a comment below and let me know what you’d like to mend with this technique. I’ll randomly draw a winner next Tuesday.
Enjoy your week!
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Looks like an effective yet simple to do embellishment. Love the look.
I would love to learn this method of mending. Thank you for the opportunity to win one free class to learn.
It might be fun to create a hole to mend with this technique!
I think so! 🙂
I have several items I would like to mend with this technique: some pants/jeans, a shirt and even a jacket.
Sashiko “ harmonious imperfection “is a wonderful way to repair clothes that might have been discarded. Definitely on my “to try” list.
Thank you for offering a chance to win a class to learn this great technique.
Hi J. A bolt of inspiration struck and I think I will adorn a very plain cream frock( have and still love it) and give it a new look for another season or two. Some sashiko adornment is on the cards- maybe my Christmas frock this year. Jeans will take a back seat. Special wishes to you all for the season. Cheers
Some sashiko adornment is on the cards for a favourite but plain cream frock. A new lease of life perhaps for Christmas. Special wishes to you all for the season.
Sounds like a great idea – Happy Holidays to you too!!
What an ingenious way of extending a garment’s life ! Will definitely try this soon. Thank you
I would like to mend 2 holes in a cardigan i have.i love sashiko it is so relaxing.video looks good .would love to win it.