Originally Posted by
PamelaOry
‘My sons are really into sashiko. According to them it is a way of mending worn clothing, or so it originated. They wear out their jeans then sashiko stitch the holes. They use a specific thread and needle and thimble for it. Interesting they have a machine dedicated to it, I never knew.
Yes, it is used for repairing holes, but so much more too. I have done some by hand, and now the machine is calling me.
some you tube tutorials of hand sashiko for repair, and for decorating:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCra...N31FlQSvXYI0JA