Sashiko (“little stab”) is a form of Japanese hand stitching that creates lovely motifs and repeating patterns using a simple running stitch. Originally used for stitching together multiple layers of fabric for warmth and for repairing worn clothing, sashiko has developed into a beautiful decorative technique that is now used to embellish everything
from table runners, bags, and placements to jackets and even shoes.
In this course, students will learn the basics of sashiko, including running stitch technique, how to start and stop new thread, and approaches to creating their own motifs.

Supplies:
Sashiko project kit, available at The Sewing Room - $25 + Tax (please add in Extras below)

Available for use at The Sewing Room:
fabric scissors, thread snips, rotary cutter and mat, ruler

Cancellation Policy : 24 hour notice for rescheduling. No-shows and cancelations with less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded or rescheduled. Students may make up missed classes within a month of the missed class. Rescheduling should be done via email. If you know which days will be missed, prior to signing up, please sign up for Drop-in Spots if they are available instead of the series.

Ann Connolly - A product manager for a software company by day, Ann fills pretty much every other hour of her time with crafting – mostly knitting and sewing, but also the occasional beading or embroidery project. Ann was encouraged from an early age -- family gatherings inevitably included (and still do) yarn, thread, needles, fabric, craft books, and very busy hands. She was further inspired by a humanities-focused education (majors in Philosophy and German and a Master’s in General Studies in Humanities), where she developed a deeper appreciation for the art in craft – not just the aesthetics and skill but also the context in which the works exist. Her current projects include a vintage ballgown and a Victorian cycling costume, but she mostly keeps her hands busy with small scrappy projects – coasters, bookmarks, bowls, needle books, knitted socks, etc. Fascinated by the confluence of line, shape, color, texture, and contrast, Ann enjoys the process of watching a new work take shape in unexpected ways.