This Sashiko embroidery kit comes with all of the materials needed to make a large needle/craft/sewing case. It includes fiive skeins of fine sashiko threads by the Japanese brand, Olympus Threads. I used half of the five skeins to make the finished needle case, so there will be plenty left over for other projects. Instructions are included to make a large 24cm x 24cm needle/craft case with the materials in the kit.
Instructions are included to make a large 24cm needle case or journal cover with this kit, and the guide includes both options. It is possible to combine the two and have a needle case with removable pages in, which is very handy!
The threads are beautifully smooth to stitch with. Sashiko thread is none divisible and very strong, the threads are made in Japan by the iconic brand of Olympus, also included is a pack of Sashiko needles by the same brand.
I believe that my new method of pattern transfer opens up more possibilities in being able to work more freely than traditional Sashiko embroidery kits. This is especially so compared to the old methods of following printed Sashiko fabric that have stitch lengths marked on the fabric, or the ancient prick and pounce method whereby pricking holes in the transfer paper and then dusting it with a powder to leave a mark, which can be quite fiddly. The kit is perfect for beginners as only one stitch is involved in the whole of the design, which is a simple running stitch.
By not having to follow individual stitch markings, it results in a much more free way of working, which is more akin to Boro. To avoid unneccessary processes and delays to stitching time, in these Sashiko kits I have included Vlieseline water soluble fleece to place over the embroidery pattern that is contained in the booklet. Then the pattern is traced with a pen or marker, which is then affixed to the fabric to be sewn onto and later removed with cold water. It doesn’t matter if mistakes are made when tracing the design, as the paper will be washed away later.
Contents:
- Pure Linen Fabric Panel, 49 x 49cm.
- Sashiko Fine Thread, 5 skeins x 10 metre per skein, by Olympus Threads
- Wool felt square to make the inner pockets.
- Blanket wadding for the padded inner.
- Sashiko embroidery needles by Olympus.
- Full colour printed instruction booklet with a stitch guide.
- Printed to size embroidery pattern template.
- Vliesiline water dissolvable fleece.
- Cotton webbing drawstring.
- Printed Instruction booklet, A4 colour, with stitch guide, and pattern
- template printed to size
- Videos & Free Downloadable Stitch Lessons at my website
- Free delivery in the UK.
Please note that this kit comes with five skeins of thread, and not the 20 skein set as pictured. There is so much thread in the skeins that I have altered it to include the amount of colours needed for the design, at a more cost effective price. The 20 skein sets are available to buy separately.
This kit is not suitable for children as it includes an embroidery needle and small parts.
The fabric and threads are washable by cool hand wash. If you are concerned about fabric shrinkage, hand wash the linen before embroidering, and first run a line of stitch around all edges before washing.
Please note that the fabric has not been tested or treated for fire retardancy qualitites. This should be considered in the use of the product.
Design and copyright owned by Victoria Merness and Little House of Victoria, work produced from this may not be sold without permission.
