Sashiko Mending Workshop

Sashiko Mending Workshop with Sanae Suzuki Sunday, September 27 - 10:30am-1:00pmGive new life to a favorite garment using traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching. This workshop focuses on mending techniques, including reinforcing worn fabric, applying patches, and creating beautiful, durable repairs. Designed for participants with basic sashiko or hand-sewing experience. Completion of the Beginner Sashiko Workshop, or equivalent experience, is recommended, but anyone who enjoys a challenge is welcome. Class kit includes: Sashiko thread (white) Sashiko needle A variety of scrap fabrics One page handout Materials to Bring: One garment made of cotton, linen, hemp, or denim. Note thicker fabrics, especially denim, require more time and effort to stitch. Optional Supplies to Bring: - Sashiko thread in other colors - Your own fabric scraps (natural fibers only—no synthetic fabrics) - A 6" or 12" ruler - Thimble for thicker fabric From Sanae's website: " Another reason I love Sashiko is mending—reinforcing, repairing, and strengthening something worn or damaged so it can continue its life. My parents taught me to take care of my belongings and not to waste what I had. In Japan, we have the word Mottainai（もったいない・勿体無い). It expresses a deep respect for objects and a quiet sense of regret toward waste. It is not only about saving things, but about honoring them."