Why Sashiko Thread? | Sashiko Story Vol. 3

One of the most frequent question I get while sharing Sashiko is about the type of thread for Sashiko, including a question like "Do I have to use the Sashiko thread?"
Here is the Sashiko story Vol.3 about the difference of Sashiko thread and non-Sashiko Thread. There are many reasons why We use the "Sashiko Thread". Sashiko Thread Matters big Time.
You can purchase the Sashiko Thread we use here (International Shipping from Japan/US are available).
The deatil information can be found on our blog post.
Thread Matters in Sashiko. I hope you can enjoy the best Sashiko Thread.

[@heymudda1]

Thank you so much for explaining the difference in the types of thread that may be used on a Sashiko project. I want to add the stitching to a blue jean jacket that I've had forever. I love that jacket, and I want to turn it into a piece of wearable art. I thought I could use embroidery floss, but after listening to you, I realize for what I want to do, only Sashiko thread will do. So thanks for helping me to find my "purpose" for this jacket. I bought a starter pack of 5 threads from your store. Have a BLESSED week!

[@SashikoStory]

HI Mary, Thank you for the comment and order. I will work on yours accordingly. I am glad that you found the video helpful. What you learned "purpose of the thread"is the whole point of this video. A bit of analogy. I want everyone who would like to make Sushi to use the sticky rice. There are no problems with the other rice, but Sushi rice requires that "Stickyness" to be a shape of Sushi. It is the same for Sashiko. It isn't a conversation of good or bad, it is about the purpose. I hope your loving Jacket will be upcycled and be a wearable art. I am sure it will. Make sure to "put in the water" to make thread to be part of the fabric after all the stitching. The more you wear it, the more the thread become a part of the jacket. Best Regards, Atsushi

[@MehlikaAkkaya]

Half of the 3rd video of this series and just wanted to say thank you, for these tightly packed information videos. :)

[@SashikoStory]

My pleasure.

[@lyn1565]

I just learnt about Sashiko last week although I have seen the designs in Asia many years ago. Your videos are clear and meaningful. Thank you, I feel doing Sashiko is the purpose I have always wanted in my embroidery journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@skinvet]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and very considered thoughts on this beautiful craft. I can’t wait to learn more!

[@SashikoStory]

Dear Sarah, thank you very much! Let me know how your experience goes with our beautiful thread.

[@cherieiduke1723]

Thank you. I am a American quilter and I thrive on the truth and the whole story. I was fascinated by your words

[@alexlin9565]

I love all of your information and story videos on sashiko. Not only do I learn a lot, but they are also a little bit ASMR for me. You have a lovely voice that is very relaxing.

[@manueladrianescobarbetancu2120]

Hola, si la tela que estoy trabajando es delgada, una playera por ejemplo, hay hilo sashiko delgado?

[@victoriastrohmeyer6150]

Thank you for excellent explanation of reason for Sashiko. 🙏

[@veronicabradley3420]

I noticed my sashiko thread has a tendency to open out, now I understand the sashiko stitch as almost adding another warp and weft thread to the base fabric which is what strengthens it over time.

[@rube940]

Nice jacket! Very elegant.

[@SashikoStory]

Thank you! One of our goals is to blend Sashiko in today's fashion as well.

[@marciadias7287]

thank you for sharing the information. I was stitching with common embroidery threads and was wondering about the starting and ending knots. since this japanese sashiko thread has this special twist the knots may not be necessary. Although we have a huge japanese community in Brazil it is not easy to find those threads here

[@SashikoStory]

It is becoming difficult to get it even in Japan - I hope we can spread it more.

[@olga6509]

I cannot find Sashiko thread where I live (South Africa)and getting some send here is extremely expensive...😭

[@ElisandeWalters]

thank you for explaining, I once used a "home dyed non indigo" linen for a pair of pants that I wanted to use with sashiko pattern, and they were known to bleed badly, so I used a homemade poly yarn, made by twisting 4 threads of polyester sewing yarn, to make sure that I would retain the white on blue as pristine as possible, but I want to point out that this was not necessarily a good choice at all, because the individual threads were very slippery, and now I have some areas where a single strand of the "overall thread" made their own loops leading to a less faultless look that I would have liked and because it is not the whole thread that is wrongly tensed, it is tricky to clean up. Proper sashiko thread is better for sure.

[@monikagoj5613]

Thank you for the video! 🙏 Are you able to tell how the thread is the twist? I'm guessing it's very loose, but it would be interesting to hear more about it.

[@silviochan89]

thanks a lot, I learn a lot from you

[@elainelawrence667]

Hi I love the idea of doing this but what fabric do I uses or does it matter

[@SashikoStory]

Any fabric. I prefer cotton. As long as the thread is good, the fabric can be as you wish. Try and error. Sorry for the late reply.

[@PausLina79]

Love your jacket, is it a boro? Thank you so very much fore the lessons in Sashiko

[@randalllaue4042]

Are people allergic to the Indigo dye?

[@midoann]

Hello sensei, just started the Sashiki course on Domestika. I live in Japan, do I buy the threads on the same link for purchasing from abroad?

[@SashikoStory]

Hello, As you are living in Japan, I think I can arrange something based on your language level. Can you please send me an email via this contact form? upcyclestitches.com/contact-us-share-sashiko/ Thank you. Atsushi

[@pamhunt8587]

I am amazed what can be done with Sashiko

[@deborahgiles8214]

So interesting. THanks for sharing this info.

[@lauriesinclair8137]

Thank you. I love your videos!

[@SashikoStory]

Thank you Laurie.

[@summerwood619]

Good info, thank you

[@SashikoStory]

Thank you!

[@delfinadiem3158]

You look fine

[@randalllaue4042]

👍

[@gowrib6694]

Can sashiko be done on silk fabric?

[@sion-dafyddlocke9913]

You can't really use the cotton sashiko thread on silk. It will gouge the fabric and just won't be easy to work with. But, YLI makes a thicker "buttonhole silk" thread that might work well with a midweight to heavier silk.

[@SashikoStory]

We occasionally use silk in our Sashiko, but it requires extra steps. As @Sion-Dafydd Locke commented, the cotton Sashiko thread on silk by themselves are not the best combination, yet our goal is to make the fabric stronger with our Sashiko thread. So there needs to be a bit of preparation. We use Oshima Tsumugi (silk) on our Sashiko project.