Where Sashiko meets Boro ...... I have invented a new word to describe this kit, and have come up with the term ‘Sashiboro’. The rationale being that it isn’t quite Sashiko in its production methods, and it does bear some resemblance to the more rustic stitching of Boro, which has been used to mend clothes in Japan for hundreds of years. Make a large 24cm needle case or journal cover with this kit, instructions are included for both.
The kit contains beautiful cotton threads from Japan and the iconic brand of Olympus, as well as Sashiko needles by the same brand.
I believe that my new method of pattern transfer opens up more possibilities in being able to work more freely than traditional Sashiko embroidery kits. This is especially so compared to the old methods of following specially printed Sashiko fabric with stitch lengths marked on the fabric, or the ancient prick and pounce method whereby pricking holes in the transfer paper and then dusting it with a powder to leave a mark, which is quite honestly tiresome. This makes the kit perfect for beginners as only one stitch is involved in the design, running stitch.
By not having to follow individual stitch markings, it results in a much more free way of working, which is more akin to Boro. The way that I stitch is sometimes unconventional, and I don’t like being tied down with rules, I like to get straight down to the stitching. So, in these Sashiboro kits, I have included Vlieseline water soluble fleece to place over the embroidery pattern in this booklet and then the pattern is traced with a pen or marker, which is then affixed to the fabric to be sewn onto and later removed with cold water. It doesn’t matter if mistakes are made when tracing the design, as the paper will be washed away later.
Contents:
- Pure Linen Fabric Panel, 49 x 49cm.
- Aiwa-oro Sashiko Thread Skeins x 3, by Olympus Threads. Shades may vary slightly from the sample shown.
- Wool felt square to make the inner pockets.
- Blanket wadding for the padded inner.
- Sashiko embroidery needles by Olympus.
- Full colour printed instruction booklet with a stitch guide.
- Printed to size embroidery pattern template.
- Vliesiline water dissolvable fleece.
- Cotton webbing drawstring.
- Printed Instruction booklet, A4 colour, with stitch guide, and pattern
- template printed to size
- Videos & Free Downloadable Stitch Lessons at my website
- Free delivery in the UK.
The colour shades are now slightly different from the sample shown. The shades are now Dusty Pink, Green Tea, and Smoky Blue. See the image on the listing.
This kit is not suitable for children as it includes an embroidery needle and small parts.
The fabric and threads are washable by cool hand wash. If you are concerned about fabric shrinkage, hand wash the linen before embroidering, and first run a line of stitch around all edges before washing.
Please note that the fabric has not been tested or treated for fire retardancy qualitites. This should be considered in the use of the product.
Design and copyright owned by Victoria Merness and Little House of Victoria, work produced from this may not be sold without permission.
