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Boro Hand-Stitching
Class Description:
Ever wondered what to do with your scraps of gorgeous fabrics left over from quilting. Want to make your own cloth from these scraps? Learn the age-old Japanese tradition of Boro. This technique can also be used for mending.
Class Supplies
Sashiko needles – Clover or any kind you may already have.
Scraps of fabric - traditionally shades of indigo blue, but bring your favourite colours as well.
Background fabric - old linens work well, minimum of 12“ square.
Thread – 12 weight, Sulky thread or Spaghetti by Wonderfil is a great choice.
Hand sewing tools – thimble (if you use one), scissors, etc.
Sashiko by Machine
Class Description:
Sashiko is pronounced “sash (i) ko” with the “i” almost silent and literally means "little stabs" or "little pierces". It is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery) from Japan. This class will focus on altering the basics of Sashiko hand-stitching and transforming these into a technique using your sewing machine. We will set up your sewing machine using the bobbin to carry the heavy thread and transfer a variety of Sashiko stitch types to your fabric for sewing. All these steps will lead to finishing a small project on your own.
Class Supplies
A variety of solid fabric swatches at least 8” X 10” in size, 12 weight thread in white and other colours to contrast your fabrics, regular (50) weight thread matching your fabrics, light weight iron on stabilizer, tear away paper stabilizer, iron on transfer pens, empty bobbins for your sewing machine, optional is a spare bobbin case with a loose tension, 12” ruler, sewing machine in good working order with the manual, scissors, etc.
