Sashiko and Boro Visible Mending Workshop at The GreenHouse Ripon 5th October

Sashiko and Boro are related traditional Japanese sewing techniques, often used for mending and reinforcement. Sashiko refers to the stitching itself, a form of embroidery with repeating designs, while boro describes the patching and piecing together of fabrics, often using Sashiko stitching to reinforce the patches.
During this 2 hour workshop you learn the traditional Japanese method of mending- using Sashiko embroidery thread and Boro patching. This is a hand sewing class.

You will learn:
Basic Sashiko stitches
Tips and techniques for stitching
Boro patching

What's included?
Fabric and patches
Sashiko thread
A Sashiko Needle

What you need to bring:
A sewing kit including scissors or rotary cutter, a quick unpick, pins, tailors chalk or fabric pen, tape measure or ruler. Kit is available to borrow if you don't have your own.

£40. This course is aimed at beginners.

Class is on Sunday 5th October from 10 - 12am at The GreenHouse, 11 North St, Ripon HG4 1JY

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