# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: A meditative, five-hour stitching retreat. Learn the mindful Japanese art of Sashiko while crafting your own hand-embroidered jacket.About this EventYou’ll explore the history of Sashiko within Japanese culture, and its role in today’s movement towards circular fashion.Only 5 guests per session. This experience is guided by Marina of The Fabric Folk CIC — a not-for-profit dedicated to nurturing mindful, creative textiles communities in Herts.Your booking directly supports our work to keep textiles in circulation, and helps us open a local circular textile reuse hub to prevent valuable resources from going to landfill.What’s IncludedNo preparation or sewing experience needed — all materials are provided:• 1 Linen / Cotton jacket (or bring your own)• 1 Sashiko needle• Sashiko thread• Shears for thread cutting• 7 patterned Sashiko fabric swatches• Tea + refreshmentsPrefer to bring your own garment?You’re very welcome — linen / lightweight cotton only, for the best stitching experience.Lunch: We’ll take a lunch break midway through the session. Please bring your own lunch, or you’re welcome to pop out and grab something in St Albans town centre, which has plenty of nearby lunch options.Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.AgendaGet Into the Rhythm of StitchingInfo: You'll be introduced to sashiko meditative stitching technique by practicing on a sample piece of linen before moving onto repairing your garment.Assess and Pick MaterialsInfo: You'll select the right materials for your project from a range of reclaimed vintage or reclaimed materialsChoose a Sashiko Pattern to StitchInfo: You'll select sashiko patterns you'd like to use to embellish your jacketDraw and StitchInfo: You'll prep your garment by drawing sashiko pattern onto it and beginning to stitchTake Home Your Beautifully Stitched GarmentInfo: You'll take home your sashiko supplies and your embellished garment! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-albans/sashiko-jacket-slow-stitching-experience-st-albans/100001989144367349 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Jefferson Eco CIC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 92.8, max: 125.3, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: St Albans - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Jefferson Eco CIC - **lat**: 51.75035459999999 - **long**: -0.3379901 - **full address**: Jefferson Eco CIC, 46 London Road, St Albans, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/22eb65b44243639c1e343e00c2c07071f97097ede696c1ff462aaa8bed5b2ffe-rimg-w1200-h791-dcbeb9ab-gmir.jpg?v=1779016044 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans being held? - **A:** Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Jefferson Eco CIC, 46 London Road, St Albans, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans? - **A:** Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans? - **A:** Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans is organized by The Fabric Folk. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sashiko Jacket - Slow Stitching Experience - St Albans is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Albans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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