Basics of Sashiko 2 | Techniques and Tips for Beginners

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, I'm very happy to share my limited experiences with you. If you have better ideas, please leave a comment. Thank you in advance. :)

[@sandracedar368]

Thank you so very much for your lovely tutorials, etc. You are very clear in your directions & kindness. Thank you🤗

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

@@sandracedar368 Thank you Sandra! 🥰

[@magdaazevedo8831]

Obrigada por ensinar .. Eu troco a legenda para português e o que você fala aparece escrito em português que é o meu idioma ❤❤❤

[@susanarecio1407]

This makes sashiko feel so accesible. Thank you for explaining the basics in such a simple and clear way.

[@fallingraine9615]

These videos, on top of being informative and interesting, are very relaxing to watch. You have a beautiful and calm voice.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

I love that sashiko is about upcycling and economy. Very elegant.

[@deep6393]

Thank you so much for the tip on how to make my own sashiko thread!!

[@katzwhite5962]

This is so good. Would love to sit and sew with you. Love from the UK🇬🇧

[@michellegill-scott1437]

I just saw a post in one of my local pages about this sewing, I couldn't afford the class and came searching so thank you for your videos... I am adding your videos to my list of videos to learn from...

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm so grateful that my videos can be of help to you.

[@janekrut2799]

I want to use the large amount of thread I have, so I really appreciate that you showed us how to use our thread instead of buying sashiko thread ; however, I am finding it difficult to twist the thread. My mind is slow, and even when I slowed this video, I could not see how you twisted the thread. Could you help me?

[@eileenfb1948]

Very good instructions. I loved the tip for how to get your thread right. What a surprise when you said 6 strands together. This way I can make a choice from many colours of thin thread rather than buy thick speciality thread. I have subscribed, thank you.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I'm happy that you found the videos helpful and thanks for trying to use the materials that you already have instead of purchasing more!

[@donnaluker625]

Me too! I have a dozen 1200yd spools of neutral cotton 50wt and 30 spools of color. Really looking forward to using them! Thanks, Xiaoxiao! ☺️

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

@@donnaluker625 So happy to hear that! Have fun with all your materials! They will be happy too! :)

[@karenwoodward7291]

I just found you. I now realize I've seen this before but didn't realize what I was seeing. I mostly do knitting and crochet and some croosstitch and embroidery every now and then. I might try this since I always seem to do a good job with even new needlework techniques. Thanks for good instructions!!

[@tanniaortiz-lopes6071]

I have heard of this technique but never had the opportunity of doing it. Thanks for sharing this basic technique.

[@oloore5910]

Thank you! Your explanations are very easy to understand and practical. I want to try sashiko for beginners right away😊

[@veemcg3682]

Hello Xiaoxiao, thank you for this list of materials needed for Sashiko embroidery. Vera from Northern Ireland. ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

I'm glad you found the list helpful, Vera! Happy stitching!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Your videos are so lovely and your instructions/tips are excellent. Thank you so much.

[@chadalakhussey1919]

🙏Thank you very much for your lovely tutorials, 💗It's very clear in your directions & kindness. 🙏Thank you

[@rachelgoulding9946]

Best video! Can’t wait to try.

[@rosethorne9155]

Your hint to use a compass is great! I tried tracing designs with a light box and had such weird results! I'm sure that method works much better and I can't wait to try it! 😀

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks Rose. Yes, compass is really handy for drawing sashiko patterns.

[@MIA487dk]

Thank you for sharing your Sashiko tutorial. You are an excellent teacher and have a lovely way of explaining the concepts and techniques clearly. I did Sashiko years ago and I am getting back into it now, so your channel is perfect. I just subscribed!!! I love the waves pattern and how you drew it using a compass, so I will add that to my projects. Thank you 😊💝

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I'd love to see your work! Feel free to share it with me on Instagram by tagging me when you finish! Happy stitching!

[@imransarepolat]

The video is an absolute art. Wow!

[@tracyborland5471]

Thank you so much for this, so soothing and informative!!

[@knitntea1672]

Calm, clear, beautiful. Thank you for this helpful video.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you. I’m very happy to hear that. 😸

[@marefynn81]

Your videos are amazing. I am trying to learn this technique to keep some old clothes going. I can only hand sew, and not much above fixing a loose button or dropped hem. This is really very helpful. You create great confidence.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, it is 25cm metric ruler. :)

[@Bunefoo401]

You have an absolutely lovely, soothing voice. That paired with your background music made this a VERY enjoyable video ❤❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@madamemarmot]

Xiaoxiao, thank you for your lovely videos. I've tried some of your suggestions and they are helpful. Also, the music is very relaxing and nice.

[@AngelaMukherji]

Thank you so much 💓 🎉❤u converted a simple stitch into a creative idea.i will try it.💡

[@SUN-it6rf]

Enjoyed and I have subscribed. 🎉🎉

[@chekotaythefirstrochester9094]

So inspiring. Thank you.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cynthiaiscool8574]

Thank you from Maine. You are a wonderful teacher. I love how you speak and have a lovely voice. I learn alot from your lessons. 💌

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@АнгелМ-ы6е]

It’s so beautiful! 😄👍 Thank you very much! 🥰

[@momlikesmemore]

Wow! This is my first introduction to sashiko I am looking forward to giving it a try. I just bought my first beginner’s kit and can’t wait for it to arrive in the mail.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

So happy to hear that! Have fun! 🥰

[@ruthwallace4172]

Fantastic, informative and easy to follow and understand. Thank you very much

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Ruth. I’m happy it helps.

[@SuzetteBrayLMFT]

This is wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@marlenemarconi6832]

wonderful lesson ! Thank you, Marlene

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you, Marlene!

[@elmundodesan-san3644]

Gracias gracias por tus enseñanzas soy de argentina, y amo esta tecnica pero nadie ha sabido explicarlo tan pero tan bien como tu gracias por comprtir tus conocimientos.

[@cacaualbert]

Thank you so much, your tips are precious. Love from Brazil. ❤️

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Obrigada! 🤗

[@LottieSue]

What a lovely video! Could you tell me what is that thing you use in place of a thimble to pust the needle though the fabric, did you make it?

[@vivianramsay2527]

Thank you for your lovely video! I have been looking for good instruction for this sewing technique and I'm happy to have found your channel! I especially liked seeing your palm thimble. I didn't realize how much it would help in the sewing. You gave so many good tips for the sewing in just this one video. I am looking forward to seeing more ! Thank you again for the great presentation! New subscriber!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much Vivian. I'm really happy to hear these nice words.

[@stephaniewhitehead16]

A wonderful presentation and beautiful work ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Stephanie!

[@demelza32]

Thank you for sharing. I could watch this all day, very peaceful and grounding. I love your advice on how to make normal cotton into something that resembles sashiko cotton :)

[@laurenmorgan-outhisack6341]

This video was great. Very informative. I have watched several embroidery videos and I picked up so much more useful information from busy your one video thus far. The combination of verbal explanation followed by the video clip is so helpful

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwenm6582]

Thank you so much for the info. I am just starting to sew and love this type/style. 😊

[@Craftylisa69]

Saved and subscribed. Totally beautiful watch calming informative and inspirational Thankyou Lisa uk x

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing!

[@elsadelcarmendiaz6693]

Me gusta mucho tu trabajo te saludo desde Argentina

[@DragonFly-n424]

Wow! You explain everything so clearly, makes me want to try and learn this Art. You wouldn't know how to do Hardanger too would you? Because I have been wanting to learn that craft too and I think you would make the most comprehensive videos to be able to learn from you. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! 😍 I haven't done Hardanger yet, won't mind giving it a try. :) Have fun with your first sashiko project!

[@annetteparslow9647]

I am excited to learn! Thanks

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Hello from a new subscriber who is loving watching your videos. I’m a slow stitcher and shared videos of my slow stitch but have not studied sashiko stitching much so I’m really loving your videos. You voice is so delightful to listen to as well. Cheers, Christine from create and craft with Christine 🤗

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Christine! 😍

[@LG-dj9qr]

So helpful and informative. Thank you kindly.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@patriciap5918]

So pretty ❤

[@melissahelsel4728]

Thank you, this is a wonderful and helpful video.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Melissa! I’m happy to hear that!

[@gailgaddy5340]

Thanks interesting technique. I’m going to try and make a cushion.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Good idea! Feel free to share it with me on instagram!

[@lilyapopovicheva8820]

Beautiful.Thank you!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Lilya! :)

[@ampz1466]

This is such a pretty video. Thank You!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@vagaluminha8083]

Vc é maravilhosa. 🤗 Me faz pensar que sou capaz de fazer esss delicadezas.

[@LyraGaviota]

Aloha Thank you so much! I have learned so much with your channel! I appreciate you❤ Lyra

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you for your kind words, Lyra! I'm glad you found my channel helpful.

[@JocelyneAngol]

Honest teacher

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks! :)

[@craftygrannyt]

thank you so much for your tips and tricks... looking forward to more videos

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Tania. Yes. Stay tuned. :)

[@agni_sophia_viktoria]

Enjoyed watching it so much! Meditative and calming

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Vika!!!! I'm sooo happy to hear that! I wanna jump around my house now hahaha.

[@agni_sophia_viktoria]

Can’t wait to see your next video! Very inspiring!

[@wendyhatton3]

Thank you so much I’m very new to Sashiko and I think I’m going to love it. I just don’t know what to do with the thread. Do I pull just a single thread from the skeins or do I stitch with the whole thickness of the skein? I hope you see this and will kindly answer my question. Thank you again and your voice is so gentle and incredibly soothing. 🥰

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Wendy. You want to use the whole thread without breaking it. Feel free to check out my videos “Basics of sashiko 1” and “how to prepare your sashiko thread”, you’ll get a more detailed answer. Good luck!

[@radhasrinivasan203]

Explained so beautifully and made it seem so simple. thank you so much. Just subscribed:)

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Radha! Thank you so much for your nice words and your support!

[@allbrainful]

Beautiful!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@bettybargain4324]

Excellent tutorial and just the right speed! I like knowing the length of thread you use. What type of fabric do you like for sashiko?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Betty, the length of the thread I make is 24 inches, which works perfectly for me. And so far I've been using non-stretchable cotton fabrics recycled from old clothes.

[@bettybargain4324]

@@XiaoxiaoYarn Thanks so much! I found you through the Facebook sashiko group, by the way.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Aww thanks Betty! Yes that sashiko group is such a sweet place!

[@junkjournalgirl]

Thankyou for your easy to understand video :) Complete newbie and I'm excited to have a go at this wonderful craft :)

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! Have fun with your first Sashiko!

[@jojojo8835]

Thankyou teacher!

[@lucielanteigne4446]

Très intéressant,merci!

[@nansiedoodles]

Thank you so much for these tips! Could you explain why you leave a little extra thread when you turn your work?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Nandi, thanks for your comment. You want to leave a little extra thread, so that your fabric doesn't get stuck together when you finish your project.

[@ratstograts]

Lovely video, thank you.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@pascalerl4656]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo très agréable. Je commence le sashiko et vos explications me sont très utiles. Je vous dis à bientôt car je me suis abonnée.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Merci Pascale. Je suis contante que vous aimez les vidéos et que vous les trouvez utiles. Je vous souhaite bonne chance et beaucoup de plaisir dans vos futurs projets.

[@barefacedquestions]

How do you end the stitch? With hand sewing, I usually do a few back stitches and tie a knot, but I guess it must be different with sashiko.

[@taralanger9279]

I like your videos so so much. I tried my first sashiko piece and I love doing this so much. Thank you for your videos, they are beautiful and inspiring ❤ I was wondering if you have a video for repairing holes with sashiko?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks! Feel free to check out this playlist for visible mending, I'm also planning on making a more detailed video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqOwqqympZVniq8

[@taralanger9279]

@@XiaoxiaoYarn thank you so much I will! I'm so excited for the new video when it is ready 🤗🤗🤗

[@yazbethtorreblancahernande5678]

Hello, this is my first contact with this art, what's the meaning of sashikonami? Those patterns evoke me peace and harmony, do they have a meaning? I suppose as the Mexican embroidery does. Greetings 💜

[@FIO748]

Dear Xiaoxiao, Thank you so much for your nice videos and tutorials. I'd like to know how to make a small sashiko rounded decoration I saw that it's attached to the end of a string, as a decoration for bags and other diy sewing articles. I saw them attached to the handles of some bags, as if it was a keyring but made of cloth. I don't know the name of this lovely "charm"-like decoration. Can you please make a tutorial to make some of them?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, thank you so much! Feel free to send me a photo to Xiaoxiao Yarn on Instagram or facebook!

[@maureenkearns5376]

I’m just curious about being able to wash some items done in Sashiko. For instance, I’ve seen placemats and coasters done with beautiful Sashiko designs and my question is, because these items will eventually need to be washed, will the yarn shrink?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Maureen, sashiko threads are made of 100% cotton, so there is a possibility that some might shrink slightly. It's important to leave a little extra thread at the turning points to prevent the fabric from bunching up. :)

[@HelenGenoveNavales]

Love your video ❤

[@عطرالوردعطرالورد-ط7ق]

شكراً ❤

[@mariGentle]

Thank you ❤

[@stellevoce]

Wonderful! What brand of erasable pens do you use for the transfer?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks! It seems I can't find a mark on these pens. If you search for "heat erasable pens" you should be able to find a bunch. The ones I'm using I found the lines are a bit too thick, I want to try something else when I finish these. Good luck. :)

[@jayanthidissanayaka9121]

Excellent 👌❤

[@perisun3572]

Как красиво! Какое хорошее объяснения!👍

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

спасибо!

[@amandasmith1236]

No knots! I hadn't realized you could do this! ❤️

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

🥰🥰♥️Have fun!

[@farahkhan9023]

Thank you ❣️

[@erinmccarthy9403]

Thanks!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Erin for your support!

[@SampaJasli]

thank you

[@skiuhjan]

hi! the bag looks so beautiful now :-0 i was just wondering, does the first technique you used have a name?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Glad to hear that! So far, I don't know if there is a specific name for this. :)

[@jessparf9827]

thanks a lot

[@lfolliott6321]

Thank you! What is the thing in the palm of your hand called?

[@mariarosariamigliuri578]

Ciao, sono italiana, brllissimi e semplici i disegni che avete tracciato sulla stoffa volevo sapere, cosa confezionate con questi bellissimi ricami e che tipo di filo e stoffa avete usato! Grazie!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Ciao Maria, I'm using cotton thread and recycled fabric, this video has a lot of details of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKOvqX6KiJKWZ5o You can also check out this one for how I use the stitched pieces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f53Fo3V7qamgkNk I wish you good luck with your future projects. Grazie! :)

[@dawnrogers5324]

Thank you

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@xbxbakla]

Have you tried cotton Mouline thread as a substitude for sashiko thread? Its already woven in 6. It is a bit shiny though, needs a little roughing around. I would rather buy sashiko thread but it is so expensive where i live :)

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

You can try different thread that you have, although sashiko thread is designed to be durable, breathable, and water-absorbent. It also blends into the fabric quite well. Choose based on your project needs! 🧵

[@susanhart9923]

what size ruler are you using to go around?

[@lucia-madridnishinojurado]

Simply Embroidery

[@pouchkinistka]

С приветом из России

[@NiccoletteR]

that was cool,

[@clairehorsfall1674]

Thanks for clear Tutorial ,much appreciated 👏 ❤ Charana Claire Australia

[@NiccoletteR]

can i ask a wee ?. can i use embroidery thread, yes , no , and why ? yes, or why no? thank you Xiaoxiao

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, you can use any thread you want. :) However, sashiko thread is special because it's 100% cotton, durable, water absorbent, and blends beautifully into cotton fabric. These qualities make it perfect for visible mending on cotton garments.

[@SARAMONTEIRO13]

Are sashiko threads like the cross stitch threads!?

[@МаксимШумак-у2м]

Спасибо!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

всегда пожалуйста! :)

[@sthefaneardila7655]

Perfeito lindo

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Thankyou

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

🥰

[@renatefrenzel575]

Beautyfull

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!