Sashiko beginner? Learn some basics with quick and simple practice projects for Sashiko stitching

Thank you for watching!
In this video, I will show two very simple Sashiko practice pieces for basic elements of Moyozashi. Sashiko is mostly done with a running stitch, so it's really simple and easy to learn. If you practice with these two projects first, you will be stitch many Sashiko patterns with confidence!
Even if you are an absolute beginner and you don't have any Sashiko tools or you don't even know how to hold a needle, that's totally fine.
I have made videos explaining all those basic information too.
Here are the links to Sashiko basics videos:
Basic Sashiko tools and materials and their substitutes
• Basic Sashiko tools an...
Very basic Sashiko stitching tips you should know
• Very basic Sashiko sti...
Sashiko style running stitch
• Investigating a Sashik...
Which fabric marker should I use to draw Sashiko patterns?
• Which fabric marker sh...
You can also make the thimble I used in this video by yourself!
DIY Sashiko thimble making
• DIY Sashiko thimble ma...
There are lots of videos showing how to stitch Sashiko patterns on my channel too. If you are interested, please subscribe!
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Straight lines
05:07 Stitching straight lines
10:35 Curved lines
12:30 Stitching curved lines
15:48 Let's review!
#japaneseembroidery

[@truthseeker6610]

That's all right about the imperfections, it still look good to me. Besides they can hardly be seen due to the overall project being so beautiful.

[@JMPaglio]

Your videos are my go-to for great guidance. I'm thrilled to be learning Sashiko stitching. I appreciate the concise manner in which you deliver the information. Thank you so much.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Oh thank you so much😊❤️🧵🪡

[@alteredcarbon3500]

Thank you for this, you are awesome 🏵️

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@maritzaburgos1845]

Thank you for your wonderfully helpful, clear and detailed step by step guide to sashiko embroidery. It's absolute the best tutorial demonstration I have found soo far,especially love the guide to drawing the different sti h templates,patterns, wonderful work😊

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much😊❤️🧵🪡

[@sharoncooper9593]

I wish I could make the controlled perfect stitches that you make. Yours are just beautiful! A real art form.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you💕💕

[@user-ix2ju7jq5n]

Your presentations are wonderful. Your instructions & ideas are clear & easy to follow & I achieve a much neater project that I am proud of. Thank you so much! I so enjoy your channel & always look forward to your videos.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! It’s really nice to hear that my videos have been useful.😊 As I showed one of my earliest work, I struggled a lot at first, so I hope I can share my experience and make it easier for other people to start and enjoy Sashiko❤️💕 I’m still learning and all the comments here really help me keep going. Thank you so much!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I love all your early practice pieces. My practice pieces are the zokin and dish towels all using your instructions💚

[@thegreenwrapper]

Making a Zokin is definitely one of the best ways to practice!! You can practice to stitch layers of fabric together and it’s so practical too👍 Did you notice that the first practice piece is similar to the pattern I stitched on Zokin?😊❤️🧵🪡

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Thank you so very much! Your videos are so helpful. You are a great instructor!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much❤️😊🧵🪡

[@iwondery1725]

Very valuable - thank you!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much❤️😊🪡🧵

[@davepruitt5880]

Hello, just wanted to say that I found your channel last night because I need to repair a pair of my jeans, and your video was very helpful. I was excited to see a new video posted this morning and look forward to watching more of your content

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much❤️ It’s so nice to hear my video was helpful for you💕

[@harukazeeh]

It's the first time I saw this kind of sewing by hand, and first time hearing the term sachiko 😳 i kind of saw curve stitch patterns through fabrics used in sofas but used with sewing machine. I love the patterns you showed it made me interested to try this!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you❤️ Sashiko is traditional and practical needlework, often stitches with Japanese traditional geometric patterns. I hope you enjoy it❤️ By the way, I like Neko too😸

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I will start practicing today. Thanks again.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊❤️🧵🪡

[@paperdoll1982]

This is wonderful! I’m trying to learn sashiko and I have purchased a kit with pre-printed design. This will be my next step, drawing my own design and stitching it to learn the spacing on my own. This is very helpful thank you! I love that you showed some of your first projects. Very inspiring to know improvement is possible all it takes is practice!

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much💕😊❤️🧵🪡

[@niemodna]

I love when people share their wisdom - because some skills are clearly wisdom to me, a sashiko is surely one of them. I’m just beginning to discover that path and i’m so greatful, that I found your content so early in my journey. I also love the stories on instagram. I was thinking about that geometrical patterns and wondering, how people dealt with them like 200 years ago, when there were no eraseable markers. Do you maybe have some insights to share about that?

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi! I don’t know how people marked on fabric specifically for Sashiko, but a Hera marker is the traditional marker used in Japan. I also use it sometimes. At 05:16 in the video below, I briefly demonstrated how the marks look like when you use a Hera. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqSsfXV7gJ59rKssi=2lFTn-67isR22l99 Another way is that people relied on the lengths of their own stitches. I’ve read that people stitched Hitomezashi without drawing a grid first. I’ve tried it in a video if you’re interested😊⬇️ SASHIKO Disastrous ending? I stitched Hitomezashi without drawing a grid and it didn't go very well kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWupIVjd8p0Z9U

[@marciavital9226]

Excelente vídeo!! Muito bem explicado. Obrigada por compartilhar.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you so much😊❤️🪡🧵

[@user-oj1ph9lj2p]

С удовольствием буду смотреть❤😊

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊❤️🧵🪡

[@simones9365]

Thank you so much for these tips! I’m a beginner and my lines look awfully crooked.

[@thegreenwrapper]

I believe every Sashiko has its beauty and warmth just like the person who stitched💕💕 Although I’ve been practicing to stitch more neatly, I don’t want to stitch like a machine. I think your stitches are beautiful as they are😊

[@nunyabisnass1141]

Yep, im still at this skill level. The size and evenness of the stitch are still problems for me, but only when not paying close enough attention. I did notice that long needles help a lot with keeping the hemline straight.

[@thegreenwrapper]

Evenness is still challenging for me too😅 The stitches don’t need to be perfect and the imperfections adds the beauty of hand stitching❤️ but it’s really good to practice something simple like this to remind myself to pay attention to details👍😊

[@aynurozyrt9257]

❤🙏

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you😊❤️🧵🪡

[@adixon6237]

Only one strand of thread. Interesting I’d always seen 2

[@thegreenwrapper]

You can of course stitch with two strands😊 You don’t have to use two strands always either. It’s very common to change the thickness of threads depending on the projects and fabric👍

[@ilfiloconduttore]

Ciao, video molto interessanti e utili i tuoi! Tu conosci un sito dove poter trovare le maschere rotonde per le forme curve? Grazie

[@thegreenwrapper]

Hi, the circle template I used in this video is from Clover. It comes as a set of several sizes. I bought them from Japan but you may be able to find on Amazon.👍

[@snuffspoon]

where do you get fabric / what weight and type of cotton fabric is best for sashiko?

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you for the question😊 Generally speaking, cotton or linen materials which are not too tightly woven or not too stiff are easier to stitch. They allow you to stitch many stitches in one go and you can pull out your needle from fabric smoothly. Basically, anything you can stitch easily with your own needle is fine. If you are stitching on a single layer fabric like this video, you can use quite a wide range of materials. The fabric in this video is just quilting cotton. I like to use materials from old clothes or sheets because they are soft. You can also mend denim jeans with Sashiko. If you are making a double-layered cloth called Hanahukin (Sashiko stitched tea towel), then I’ve just made this video talking about how to find suitable materials⬇️ Are there any substitutes for Sarashi? I tried to make a Sashiko Hanahukin using this material. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3YeZZ4qrl_h8k What is easy to stitch for you can depend on the length and thickness of your needle too. Test your material with your needle and see if you feel comfortable to stitch😊🧵🪡

[@francoisedoutre9411]

Very well explained. I can't place my fingers properly. I understand how to do it, but it's very uncomfortable, and it doesn't work. Any idea why ?

[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you for your comment💕 Is your question about holding your needle? If so, I have a video which I talked about the Sashiko style running stitch. This may be helpful for you. Investigating a Sashiko-style running stitch! Sashiko stitching for beginners /How to hold a needle kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2G5p3qcd8qYqsU It’s probably a very different way of holding a needle to what you’re used to, so I think it’s normal to feel uncomfortable at first. Changing to a longer or shorter needle may make some difference but it also took me a while to get used to it😊 I did a lot of practice and I’m still practicing too💕

[@francoisedoutre9411]

@@thegreenwrapper OK, I'll try again. I am a beginner....

[@pattipeterson8477]

Thank you google algorithm! I’ve been trying to learn sashiko for a while. Yours is the first video that I feel competent to give it a go and end up with something I won’t toss! Thank you for great explanations, details and hints! You’re an excellent teacher ❤️ I’m so glad to have found your channel!

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[@thegreenwrapper]

Thank you for your comment😊 I will put captions on later. I’ve been adding captions to some videos but it takes very long time to do it as I have to manually type each line and adjust the timing for them. Thank you so much for your patience❤️💕

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[@thegreenwrapper]

Great❤️👍 I think she is one of the most famous Sashiko experts outside of Japan💕