Inspired by the beautiful, traditional art of Japanese sashiko stitching 刺し子, we have put together a special 2-session craft workshop combining the best of both worlds--sashiko and pouch sewing. In the first 2-hour session, we'll share with you the basics of sashiko stitching on a hitomezashi 一目刺し pattern hanafukin (Japanese kitchen cloth) of your choice. Hitomezashi (one-stitch) is very fun and easy to do: complete all the stitching vertically, then horizontally across the fabric and finally the diagonal lines. You'll then bring home your hanafukin to complete the sashiko stitching before returning for another 2.5-hour session to turn your hanafukin into a lovely, drawstring pouch. No cutting or damage will be done to the hanafukin, preserving it in its original shape and size. It'll only be creatively turned into the base for your drawstring pouch, giving it more functionality. You can also opt to attend the sewing session only with your own hanafukin or do the basic sashiko session only.
- Beginner (For sashiko hand stitching)
- Confident Beginner (For pouch sewing, basic machine sewing skills will be a plus)
- Session 1 (3 Hours): Beginner Sashiko Hand-Sewing Class (Hitomezashi style)
- Session 2 (2.5 Hours): Converting your Hanafukin into a Drawstring Pouch
- Alternatively, you can do one of the sessions only
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Hanafukin Size:
- Approx 33cmW x 33cmH
- Note: The final size will differ based on your personal stitching tension.
- Finished Pouch Size:
- Approx 16cmW x 20cmH x 11.5cmD (Closed Size)
- Approx 16cmW x 23.5cmH x 11.5cmD (Open Size)
- Note: We'll adapt the pouch size to your final Hanafukin size.
- Materials: 100% Indigo Sashiko Cotton fabric
- Standard 5mmW White Drawstring (End to end 47cmL when open, 70cmL when closed)
- No interfacing or batting
- Note: The pouch is not lined to not cover and preserve the back sashiko stitches of your hanafukin.
HITOMEZASHI HANAFUKIN DESIGNS:
- 6 Options: Persimmon, Sakura, Margaret, Turtle, Star Candy & Crosses (Featured in photo of finished pouch)
- Designs are while stocks last
- All hanafukins are in indigo colours only
- Sashiko stitching are done in sashiko white threads only
- Each sashiko workshop kit consists of a pre-printed hanafukin, basic sashiko needle and threads only
DRAWSTRING POUCH FABRIC:
- The Drawstring Closure uses 100% plain indigo-coloured sashiko cotton fabric
- The indigo colour might differ slightly from batch to batch but is very close to the hanafukin indigo colour
DRAWSTRING DRAWSTRING COLOUR:
- Drawstring colour is only available in white to match the standard white sashiko threads
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Basic understanding of the art of sashiko hand stitching
- How to prepare your Hanafukin for sashiko stitching
- How to prepare your skeins of sashiko threads
- Basic and additional sashiko stitching tools
- Sewing pathways for Hitomezashi designs
- How to start and end your sashiko stitches
- Tips and tricks for neater sashiko stitches and better tension
- How to clean and prepare your Hanafukin after completing sashiko stitching
- How to convert your completed Hanafukin into a base for an unlined Drawstring Pouch without damaging or altering the completed Hanafukin shape and size
- Adjusting of your machine needle for accurate seam allowances
- Managing bulk during pouch or bag sewing
- Finishing of raw fabric edges via overlocking
- Machine sewing of your Hanafukin to minimise damage to the sashiko stitches
- Stitching of a drawstring closure for your pouch
- Threading your drawstrings
- No hand sewing is required except for sashiko hand stitching if you opt for it
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing notes and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.