Description
Before we step into this world of sashiko creative visible mending I want to say hello. If there is anything I can help with, any Qs you have please ask, even little things – I really want you to feel relaxed and happy so you can make the decision that’s right for you. It’s so important in finding the right course and tutor to bring out the best in you, xSam
(drop me an email, link at the bottom of this page)
Is this the right course for me?
Wellness sashiko is simplifying the stitching to allow rhythm and flow in our sewing. The sashiko on this course is returning to the roots of this stitching art. Sashiko was born from necessity, random free tiny stitches to make garments strong not for the aesthetics originally. So that’s where we take the stitching on this course, softer style original sashiko, more than modern geometric sashiko.
If you are looking for a course to learn the very formal geometric sashiko patterns this is not the course for you. I don’t want you to be disappointed. If you are looking for a creative stitching experience to express your personality with a very simple open stitching palette and style, you want to understand the principles to experiment with a new way of stitching and mending – then I think this may be for you, read on and see if this resonates with you.
Overview
Showing you the foundation techniques for wellness sashiko visible mending, to enable you to see which aesthetics you are drawn to, to start to develop your own style. Visible mending is expressing your own creative expression in fabric, and the aim of this course is to show you how and let you fly. We will learn the foundation principles of analysing damage on garments or the piece to be decoratively stitched, for placement of the stitching designs.
How to analyse a repair, decide on the best action plan, which stitches and colours to use, fabric to repair with, threads, needles, tools needed. On denim and lighter weight fabrics, garments, accessories and home.
Having fun while making to learn
Each week when we learn, please get involved practically, if you are not yet confident about the stitching as we are learning and are concerned you may make a mess of your much loved garments – please use fabric scraps similar to the garment you want to repair – cut some holes similar to the holes you want to repair, and have fun practicing and learning.
Build your confidence and enjoy the process without the pressure, let your creativity flow.
Knowledge
Understanding threads, needles, fabrics, strengths and weaknesses. How to decide which projects, fabrics, tools, techniques to use for different stitching projects, depending on the outcome you are looking for. We will give you principles and knowledge so you have the power to use this skill to express yourself creatively.
Module 01 FOUNDATION
We will get prepared for embroidering, learn about materials, understanding tools, exploring and practicing stitches we will be using. Analysing some examples to learn about design, placement, colours, fabrics, and tools. We will also look at the origins of sashiko and boro. And also kintsugi principles, repairing china, bringing it into stitching.
Practice panel with the sashiko stitches we will be using in the course, and some fresh ideas and designs. You can experiment. This can be made into wall art, a bag or cushion.
‘Letting go’ stitching
Stitching randomly and with flow can be much more challenging for us adults than following a set pattern. It’s almost as though we have to unlearn, shake off the self critical voice whispering negative thoughts, and enjoy the learning process again – embrace the mistakes, remember those blobby stick men we drew and were so proud of – we learned to improve the sketches – and we loved every picture on the journey. We get it and really encourage you to embrace the blobby stick man stitches in this course as you learn and improve.
If as we are going through the course you are struggling to do free “wild-stitching” there are ways to help you, just let me know I have some really super extra tips and tricks.
Module 02 DENIM
Expressive creative stitching with Denim, classic and modern styles, plain and florals, monochrome and colour, minimalist and maximalist.
Stick and stitch as well as other design transfer methods for thick fabrics.
Designing your own sashiko patterns.
Inspiration blended with knowledge to understand which designs will work best for strengthening the garment and your personal aesthetics.
Module 03 LIGHT WEIGHT T-SHIRTS, COTTONS & LINEN
We will stitch the pillow together, learning classic hand sewing back stitch seams, invisible ladder stitch. This is a really fun week, opening the way to so many creative opportunities – including home and garments, bags, kids clothes, canvas shoes (the thickest and toughest fabric we will work with this week).
Stretchy fabrics, t-shirt, socks and sweaters (wool – will just touch on this as it is whole world of it’s own right)
Module 04 BORO PATCHWORK, FELT PATCHES
Inspiration, design, planning, applique boro patches, garment repairs, decorative patches, applique. This is a creative stitching exploration week.
Troubleshooting session – any frequently asked questions that would be useful to you, we will include here and I will show you how to deal with it.
Confidence & Joy
Building confidence through this course is an important part of your success in going forward creatively. You will learn the essential principles for fabric mending using freeflow sashiko that will open the door to finding your own creative expression. Confidence and joy are the key, so we keep building on it, it’s a very positive experience.
Is this for a gift?
You are so kind, your personal note will be included on the email we send to the course participant.
What do I need?
A few weeks before the course begins we will contact you on the email address you provided with the following:
MATERIALS LIST we will contact you via the email address you provide, with all details and links to an purchase the different products if you don’t already have them.
Length of the course?
This course is approximately eight hours over four weeks. On module each week will be released each week, to allow you enough time to practice what we have learned, and experiment, before the next exciting step.
How do I access the training?
We will let you know the details on the email address you have provided. The video training will be hosted on a professional training platform, you will also receive patterns, printouts, and other relevant digital support materials with each module, and a library of information you can use during the course.
How long will I be able to access the training?
One year from the start date of the course.
What if I have questions?
Please ask at any time, email is the best. Frequently asked questions that would be helpful to all on the course will be respond in the final practical session where I explain and demonstrate any useful solutions.
No quibble refund
Please let us know in 15 days from the first module if you are dissatisfied and would like a refund, we will honour this and refund what you paid in full, no quibbles. We only kindly ask that you complete a feedback form to let us know what you were not satisfied with.
Any Qs please let me know.
xSam
