If you have not heard of sashiko before it is a Japanese word describing embroidery frequently used to repair clothes with patches. It is simple running stitches made by hand. Sashiko is usually made with white thread on indigo fabric. I have been contemplating making a dress adorned with sashiko inspired stitching for some time. I am frequently inspired to complete a project by the prospect of entering a competition, this time it is Dressmaker of the Year being run by the UK Sew magazine . One of the categories is upcycling, another everyday chic. Now is the time to make the dress and submit an entry. My inspiration to make a dress out of an old curtain, dyed indigo and then hand stitched inspired by sashiko. You can see lots of sashiko inspired projects on my Pinterest board. Firstly to dye the rather impressive former curtain. If you have not used curtains before for dressmaking then give it a try, from a charity shop (thirft store) they are a very affordable purchase, perfect for a toile or the finished item. I have removed the lining and prewashed the curtain before dying with a navy Dylon fabric dye – […]
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