Simply Sashiko - Nihon Vogue

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on this page by Shigeko Kawakami

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      Tissue Cases

      A combination of Juji-Hanazashi and the two-colored

       stitches of “Komezashi”.

      Instructions・Actual size templates—pages 118 & 119

      The 5-petaled “Umebachi” design adorns

       a placemat and coasters. When stitching,

       choose a section that feels balanced to you.

      Instructions: Page 113 Reduce template on page 115 by 50%

      Examples on this page by Baika Moroi

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      Creative Designs for Hitomezashi

      Creative Hitomezashi Brooches

      Hitomezashi is perfect on small surfaces, like these brooches

       made from covered buttons. We used three designs here: Ko-

       mezashi, which is also on the tissue case, Juji-Hanazashi and

       diagonally stitched Hanazashi. Layer quilt batting beneath the

       fabric before assembling the button to make it nice and fluffy.

      Actual size template on page 119

      Examples by Baika Moroi

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      Thread Used for Sashiko

      Olympus Sashiko Thread

      Matte, cotton thread is typically used for sashiko. For this book, all projects are sewn

       with Olympus brand sashiko thread. The thread is used as a single strand, which is

       a little different from other embroidery floss that can be divided into smaller bundles

       of strands. One skein is approximately 22 yards (20 m), and 29 colors are available.

      ACTUAL SIZE

      Olympus Sashiko Thread (Mix)

      Variegated colors in a single strand can be

       enjoyed with this type of sashiko thread.

       100% cotton. Approximately 20m per skein.

      HOW TO HANDLE THREAD SKEINS

      1 To make stitching easier,

       we will cut the skein into

       a manageable length. Start by

       removing the label.

      2 Spread the skein without tang-

       ling the thread. Notice that the

       skein is bundled into a loop and

       the thread ends are tied together.

      3 Using a separate piece of

       thread or ribbon, tie the loop

       at opposite ends.

      4 Cut off the tied end of the

       sashiko thread. Do not cut

       any of the other thread sections.

      5 Cut through one of the loops.

      6 You have now prepared the

       thread for stitching. One

       side still has a loop (the right

       side shown in the photograph)

       and the other side is now the cut

       edge (the left side shown in the

       photograph).

      7 Pull the thread from the

       looped side one at a time.

      CARDING THE THREAD

      Another option is carding,

       or winding the thread

       on a piece of cardboard.

       Label the cardboard with

       the color number for

       easy reference.

      When carding, it’s

       helpful to have one

       person hold the

       skein while the other

       person winds the

       thread.

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      SASHIKO BASICS

      THREADING THE NEEDLE

      1 Fold a strand of thread on the

       needle head (near the eye).

      2 Slip the folded thread off the

       needle and pinch the fold to

       flatten. Insert the flattened fold

       through the needle eye.

      3 Pull the folded edge through.

      4 Once the folded edge has been

       inserted, pull it about 4–6”

       (10–15 cm), then continue pulling

       out just one side of the thread.

      HOW TO USE A THREADER

      When the needle eye is small

       and difficult to thread

      1 Insert the wire tip of the

       threader through the needle

       eye.

      2 Place a piece of thread in the

       center of the wire piece.

      3 Pull the threader and thread

       back through the needle eye

       (be careful not to pull too hard or

       you may damage the threader).

      KNOTTING THE THREAD END

      1 To knot the thread at the

       starting point, place the end

       of the thread against your left

       index finger, then place the sharp

       tip of the needle on top.

      2 Keeping the needle tip

       pressed against your finger,

       wrap the thread around the

       needle once or twice.

      3 Firmly hold the wrapped

       thread with your left

       fingertips, then pull the needle

       all the way up with your right

       hand.

      4 Knot is complete. Trim the

       extra thread beneath the

       knot.

      ABOUT THREAD LENGTH

      If you cut the skein as shown on page 26, you will end up with 20 strands of thread, each approximately 39⅜” (100 cm) long (for Olympus Sashiko Thread). You may find that as you embroider—especially with the Hitomezashi method—the thread becomes frayed or tangled. Since this will negatively

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