Sashiko Pattern Making Tool Set | Jessica Marquez | The Crafters Box

Sashiko Workshop

Name: Sashiko Workshop
SKU: WKSP202003
Price: 85.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$85.00

Get acquainted with this ancient Japanese art through our sashiko kit. Led by artist Jessica Marquez of Miniature Rhino, this beginner-friendly workshop covers the foundations of sashiko stitching with samplers, patternmaking, and a large-scale custom pillow project that is almost too pretty to put on your couch.

Founded in rural Japan, sashiko (or “little stabs”), creates a design of running stitches through swaths of fabric to mend, strengthen, and reinforce garments. Over time, the craft developed into more intricate patterns used for embellishing, quilting, and weaving fabrics together. Our sashiko kit includes carefully curated shams (sewn in collaboration with our local seamstresses) and tools used by sashiko stitches around the world.

This workshop includes:

A detailed, digital workshop by Jessica Marquez
A live and recorded Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in creative conversation
Tools and materials to create a pillow sham

The tools & materials included in this kit:

Custom-made 16×16-inch cotton and linen blend pillow sham with an envelope fold
Three fabric squares for practice
Specialty sashiko thread in 100-percent Egyptian cotton
Olympus sashiko needles in two sizes for varying techniques
Water-soluble pencil
Grid ruler
Thimble with a scalloped silicone

Learn more about the details of this project on Jessica’s Featured Maker Page.

Happy making!

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Optional Materials Kit:

Make and Mend

Jessica Marquez is the artist behind our popular Sashiko Workshop. In her book Make and Mend, she shares her expertise in sashiko, a Japanese stitching technique that uses patterns to decorate and repair textiles and clothing. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels, sashiko is wonderful because it requires little more than a needle and thread to begin. Throughout the book, you’ll discover a variety of projects to inspire your making from mended jeans to decorated tote bags and tablecloths.

Dimensions: 7.73 x 0.71 x 6.76 inches

Length: 160 pages

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Naturally Dyed Sashiko Thread | Sashiko with Jessica Marquez | The Crafters Box

Kakishibu Persimmon-Dyed Sashiko Exploration

We've sourced some absolutely beautiful hand-dyed persimmon tannin sashiko thread from Japan. This materials kit includes three custom thread skeins paired with a set of eight linen-cotton sampler squares. This sashiko kit is ideal for pairing with our original Sashiko Workshop led by Jessica Marquez which teaches the basics of sashiko.

Our hand-dyed persimmon sashiko thread bundle includes one each of a slate, true persimmon, and straw color. Each is variated by nature and dye batch, all are dyed with persimmon with varying techniques to produce natural colors. This thread is treated with a natural varnish that has been used as an antiseptic and water-proof coating in Japan for thousands of years. After being exposed to ultra-violet rays, oxidation, temperature, and humidity, the thread gradually changes colors. Enjoy the natural change of color with time.

Included in this listing:

3 skeins of 100% cotton sashiko thread dyed with persimmon tannins, each 22 yards
8 linen-cotton sampler squares in flax, shale, steel and forest

Happy exploration.

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Sashiko Pattern Making Tool Set | Jessica Marquez

Advanced Sashiko Pattern Making Tools

Jessica shares a variety of sashiko pattern making techniques in our Sashiko Workshop. For those that would like to try circular pattern making, Jessica has curated a materials kit for advanced pattern making.

Please note: this materials kit is purely optional and not necessary to explore Jessica's full workshop tutorial. Intrigued by circular patterns? This is an opportunity for those that are ready to try something special and new building out on the sashiko techniques Jessica shares.

Included in this listing:

2 circular drafting stencils curated by Jessica - her go-to studio stencils (translucent color allowing for view through to the fabric, 58 commonly used circle diameters with center lines)
a hera marker (a tool made in Japan for the purpose of making creases and marks on fabric, pressure on the tool makes creases which can be seen on both the front and back of the fabric without leaving any residue)
a gridded booklet for building out custom pattern making ideas

Happy exploration!

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