Essential Sashiko: A Dictionary of the 92 Most Popular Patterns – Boutique-Sha

Essential Sashiko: A Dictionary of the 92 Most Popular Patterns is a comprehensive reference of the most useful sashiko embroidery patterns.

Essential Sashiko provides full-size templates and patterns for 92 beautiful designs and motifs used in sashiko embroidery—all the patterns you’re likely to need for any sashiko stitching project. This book provides detailed guides on how to form the stitches and how to use the accompanying templates to create and stitch your designs. Included are instructions for eleven easy projects; great for those who are new to marking and stitching their own designs.

All designs include the pathways on how to stitch—this is immensely helpful when stitching your project.

Essential Sashiko is a comprehensive all-in-one book which includes:

• Templates for the most common Moyozashi (straight, curved and zigzag line) and Hitomezashi(“one-stitch”) patterns
• A convenient grid for creating diagonal stitch patterns
• Step-by-step instructions for eleven simple bags, pouches, placemats, book covers and much more.

Sashiko Basics

• Fabric and thread- selection and preparation
• Tools and notions
• Drawing the patterns, and how to trace and transfer onto fabric
• Sashiko stitching techniques, with detailed instructions

92 Essential Sashiko Embroidery Patterns

This sashiko stitch dictionary includes 92 popular patterns used in sashiko embroidery. Acquainting yourself with any number of these designs will open the door to a large number of beautiful and unique hand-stitching projects.

Charts & Full Sized Templates

Each of the 92 presented patterns includes a grid template that shows the stitch pattern and directions. Included with each project are full-sized templates, making it simple for you to trace and create designs evenly and accurately.

About the Author:
This book has been sourced and translated from Boutique-sha—a leading Japanese publisher of books and magazines on arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, and lifestyle.

Format: Hardback
Pages: 96
Size: 280mm x 215mm