Join Mariko Sugimori (www.MonaZoeMending.com) for an introduction to a traditional Japanese textile repair technique known as Sashiko (“little stabs”). In this 2.5 hour workshop, you will learn about the history of Sashiko as well as make Sashiko stitch samplers. This hand-stitching process allows the maker to slow down from this busy and chaotic life in an almost meditative way.
All the materials will be provided, but attendees can also bring in woven (not stretchy) clothing they would like to practice this technique on.
About the Instructor:
Mariko, Instagram @Mona_and_Zoe, started her love of fiber arts as a child sewing doll clothes on her mom’s vintage Singer sewing machine and learning to knit at her local yarn store. Her creative visible mending journey is in large part inspired and influenced by her Japanese father’s concept of Mottainai, which roughly translates to “what a waste.” It’s a phrase commonly used to express regret of throwing something away when it still holds value.
Cost: $50 per person (all sales are final)
Capacity: We will need at least 5 people to run the event with a maximum of 10.
Venmo: @Mariko-Sugimori
What's included:
- Presentation on the history of Sashiko
- All the materials to make a sampler (Sashiko needles, Sashiko Thread, Palm thimble, Sashiko Stencil & Fabrics)
- A delicious vegetarian soup will be served by our gracious hosts
- Attendees will also be able to email Mariko after the session for consultations and virtual support!
Note: we encourage you to bring your own water bottle since beverages will not be served.
All sales are final.
