Saturday, September 19th
10:30am to 2:00pm
Level 0
Sashiko, with its “repair what matters” ethos, offered a different way of understanding value long before the modern sustainability movement. This traditional Japanese stitching practice transforms mending into both craft and philosophy, celebrating resourcefulness, durability, and deep respect for materials.
In this workshop with Portland‑based visual artist mai ide, participants will learn two classic Sashiko patterns and explore the art of invisible repair while creating a lavender‑filled pincushion. Along the way, we’ll look at what this centuries‑old tradition reveals about Japanese life, consumption, resilience, and the power of repair in a throwaway world.
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No experience required!
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How to draw two traditional Sashiko patterns (not using pre-printed fabric)
How to thread a needle and make a knot (two ways)
Tips for Sashiko stitches
How to prepare your fabric for Sashiko stitching
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All materials will be provided.
This class is suitable for Absolute Beginners and above. Ages 18 and up.
Our classroom is on the second floor and is currently only accessible by stairs. We are working on a solution to make our space accessible to everyone. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work this out. You may e-mail us at classes@boltfabricboutique.com if you have any questions about this process.
Our cancellation policy can be found here.
This class requires a minimum of 3 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved. In that circumstance your class fee will be refunded.