Mindful Stitching, Sashiko Style

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring sashiko, a traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique.  Originally developed to mend and reinforce clothing, sashiko offers a meaningful, mindful way to extend the life of what you wear. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn the fundamentals, from choosing materials and thread to practicing classic stitching patterns.

More than just technique, this workshop invites you to slow down and settle into the meditative rhythm of needle and thread.  Create swatches for play and practice, or bring new life to a well-loved garment.  Feel free to bring an item of clothing to mend, or use the practice fabric provided as you explore how visible mending can turn wear and tear into something artful.

What You’ll Learn

• A brief history and philosophy of sashiko
• Fundamental stitching techniques and traditional patterns
• How to apply visible mending repair
• Mindful mending as a practice of self-care and sustainability

Open to all skill levels.

Supplies

All materials provided; you’re welcome to bring a garment to mend.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Classes taught by local teachers can be cancelled up to 72 hours in advance of the class date for a store credit. Unfortunately, we are unable to give store credit for classes cancelled after that point.

• Classes taught by out-of-town teachers can be cancelled up to 30 days in advance for a store credit.

• If you cannot attend, sending a friend in your place is completely acceptable and encouraged. 

• For classes cancelled by The Cotton Patch, a refund (or store credit if you prefer) will be issued for the class fee.