Learn sashiko
How-to guides, techniques, and the materials to get started — free.
How to stitch sashiko: a beginner's guide
The whole craft is one simple running stitch. Here's how to load the needle, keep your stitches even, and find the quiet rhythm of sashiko.
How to transfer a sashiko pattern to fabric
Four reliable ways to get a printed sashiko pattern onto fabric — and which to pick for your project.
Sashiko materials & tools: everything you need to start
A practical guide to sashiko thread, needles, thimbles, fabric, and marking tools: what to look for, which brands hold up, and how to build a starter kit.