| Author | : Saikoh Takano |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9780801985140 |
Introduces Japanese quilting, and shares patchwork, applique, and quilting patterns
Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious Imperfection
| Author | : Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby |
| Publisher | : C&T Publishing Inc |
| Total Pages | : 179 |
| Release | : 2020-12-25 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1617459208 |
Fall in love with boro & sashiko stitching 30+ authentic stitch patterns, 9 projects. Combine hand stitches to create dramatic, unique designs and learn to embrace imperfection, admiring the utilitarian beauty of every stitch. “Shibaguyz” Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby invite you to try your hand at boro, the traditional Japanese art of mending and quilting, and more than 30 authentic sashiko designs. Stitching lessons are true to tradition, inspired by historical works by Japanese masters. This guide in sashiko and boro includes patterns, stitch how-tos, and needle-threading and knotting tips. Put your handwork to good use with 9 contemporary projects like a sashiko sampler wallhanging, reversible knot bag, or a kimono-inspired jacket! With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can embrace the art of visible mending. Hand sew 30+ authentic sashiko patterns with best-selling authors the Shibaguyz Recreate the traditional art of boro (mending textiles) with 9 useful projects from jackets and bags to home decor Read stitch charts, mark fabrics, and thread your needle with tips from the pros
Doodle-stitching
| Author | : Aimee Ray |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781600590610 |
A guide to embroidering hand drawn designs onto clothing, accessories and home accents. Also, shows how to transfer your own doodles onto fabric.
Sashiko for Making & Mending
| Author | : Saki Iiduka |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 85 |
| Release | : 2021-08-10 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1462922538 |
Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery! Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous. With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movement--the practice of repairing high quality items you already own instead of replacing them with cheaper "fast fashion" alternatives. It also gives you the opportunity to practice the craft, with instructions for 15 handmade items, including: Gorgeous indigo pouches A rustic linen book cover Breezy, multipurpose cotton stoles A simple, elegant tote bag And so much more! This book teaches many easy variations of the traditional sashiko stitches--highlighting the impact simple, well-executed stitching can have on everything from embellishing napkins to repairing a jacket. Its gorgeous, thoughtful aesthetic and high-functionality makes sashiko the perfect all-purpose embroidery!
Simply Sashiko
| Author | : Nihon Vogue, |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 125 |
| Release | : 2020-11-10 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1462922090 |
Sashiko: the needlework form of both decorative and functional embroidery developed in Japan many centuries ago. With just four key materials needed--needle, thread, thimble and fabric--Sashiko stitches have long been a favorite for quilting and embroidery. Today, the style is popular in the visible mending movement because of its simplicity, efficiency and aesthetic appeal. With Simply Sashiko, you can apply centuries-old Japanese techniques to your home, clothing and accessories in a fun, modern way. This book gives you simple but thorough lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of 36 different sashiko patterns, plus designs for stylish home and personal accessories so you can try them out, including: Decorative pouches Little purses Placemats and napkins Covered brooches and buttons And much more! Step-by-step instructions and detailed color photos show you everything from transferring patterns to perfecting your stitch technique. User-friendly templates help you keep your motifs balanced and even, while color combinations ranging from the traditional white and indigo to multicolored threads on primary colored backgrounds inspire you to get creative with these basic stitches.
Make and Mend
| Author | : Jessica Marquez |
| Publisher | : Watson-Guptill |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2018-08-21 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0399579443 |
An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles. Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make and Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag. Touching on the concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design, this easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned maker and total beginner.
The Embroidered Garden
| Author | : Kazuko Aoki |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2015-09-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1611802660 |
Whimsical, beautiful embroidery motifs created by an avid gardener—stitch roses, bees, or whole garden scenes. Kazuko Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook covers, pin cushions, and pouches. For those new to embroidery, detailed how-to illustrations are included.
The Act of Sewing
| Author | : Sonya Philip |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 185 |
| Release | : 2021-04-27 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1611808332 |
Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body! Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.
Modern Kogin
| Author | : Boutique-Sha |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020-06 |
| Genre | : CRAFTS & HOBBIES |
| ISBN | : 9781940552453 |
"Discover the art of kogin, a style of traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery with modern appeal. With dozens of beautiful and simple geometric patterns, kogin embroidery offers fresh inspiration and authentic technique to proponent of the decorative mending movement. You'll find an assortment of pretty brooches, barrettes and hair ties, pouches and coin purses, framed samplers, pin cushions, and ornaments, plus potholders, coasters, and placemats for the home."--Page 4 of cover
