This eMag contains:
- Limited Edition Box Priority Pass
- 20 Inspirational Photos
- 1 Guide
- 4 How To Tutorial Links
- 1 Video Tutorial Link
- 4 Templates
- 4 Free Project Links
- Links to 100 Pins
***NEWS: Next month we have a NEW LOOK BOX***
This is your monthly Craft Club eMagazine to support the box you receive.
SPOILER NOTE!
If you like the surprise of opening the box then don't scroll down!
Open this later.
But do open it, as it contains hints, tips & links to useful resource. Along with inspiration & ideas for using up the other products in your box this month.
Welcome to this months box:
Sashiko Stitches
This month we have a Japanese inspired box &
a kit to make a simple envelope cushion practising the art of Sashiko stitching.
Keep reading this bumper eMagazine for so many inspirational photos of Sashiko stitching on different projects - plus links to free projects & Sashiko pattern templates.
About Sashiko
Sashiko is a Japanese decorative stitch. For centuries is was used to strengthen & fix fabric using a running stitch (Sashiko means 'little stabs'). Traditionally using white (or sometimes red) thread on indigo fabric. Mostly geometric patterns, modern Sashiko inspired projects use a variety of thread colours.
How To Transfer Design
The Sashiko design is transferred onto the right side of the fabric. There are a number of ways to transfer the design:
Place a paper template onto the fabric & use a tracing wheel to imprint design then mark with chalk or air marker;
Use chalk paper under the template & go over the design to leave a chalk mark on the fabric;
Use a chalk or dressmakers pencil to draw a 1” grid onto fabric. Then use a ruler and/or a circle template to fill in the design; or
Transfer the design onto interfacing, although with this method you will be working in reverse ie. on the wrong side of the fabric.
Sashiko Stitching
Use Sashiko thread or 3 strands of cotton embroidery thread. Cut a length of thread which is enough to complete the line. Knot the end of the thread. Pull a stitch through from the wrong side. Leave a few millimetres from the knot to prevent puckering. Likewise when changing direction leave some excess thread on the reverse side.
Unlike traditional embroidery, which is stitched individually, in Sashiko, multiple stitches are made at a time. This helps keep the stitching even & smooth. Put several stitches on your needle before pulling the thread through. Do not pull too tightly or the fabric will pucker. Use uniform running stitch along the design. Keep stitches even and symmetrical. Recommended ration is the stitch length is slightly longer than the gaps ration 3:2 (Although any even running stitch looks good so don't worry too much about this).
We have gone a bit Sashiko overload with our new Pinterest board containing 100 Sashiko pins!
Here are our favourite Sashiko photos - showcasing the versitility of Sashiko:
What's In The Box?!?!
The Kit Contains:
*Linen blend in Dusty Lavender roughly 15x20”
*Calico roughly 15x20”
*Embroidery Thread in White
____________________________________ The Bundle Contains:
More traditional method of Sashiko & great for using up fabric scraps.
Super tutorial from Purl Soho.
Good tutorial showing the direction of stitches.
Another good Sashiko tutorial (go down the page a little).
And finally a video tutorial.
LIMITED EDITION BOX
SASHIKO SHOPPER
Made using 3 colours of linen blend, this shopper is fully lined with handles & Sashiko decorative stitching.
LIMITED EDITION BOX - PRIORITY PASS with SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT
Current Subscribers (that's you!) get the first opportunity to buy one of our Limited Edition Boxes. We have only 50 & they will be available on our website later this week.
Please send us photos of your stitches and anything else you make from the box!
You can post them to our Facebook page or email them to us hello@craftclubbox.co.uk
If you don't want to make a cushion cover you could adapt the project into napkins, sachets or coasters.
All of the images below link to FREE SASHIKO PROJECTS.
***NEXT MONTH: WE HAVE A NEW LOOK REVAMPED BOX......ooooooo****
