Simple Sashiko: 8 Sashiko Sewing Projects for the Modern Home

by Susan Briscoe

Turn to an ancient Japanese needlework technique to update your home in a striking and minimalist way—from the author of The Ultimate Sashiko Source Book.

The traditional Japanese embroidery technique, sashiko, is currently a major sewing trend in craft, interior design, and fashion. The big stitches are used to create stunning, geometric patterns and texture to make homewares with a stylish, Japanese minimalist look.

This collection of eight simple sashiko patterns allows you try the technique yourself—projects include a tote bag, greetings cards, cushion, table mats, coaster, pocket hanging, a long sampler and Ranru hanging.

Susan Briscoe is a leading expert in this traditional Japanese sewing technique, having first been introduced to sashiko in the early 1990s while teaching English in northern Japan.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2016

Reviews

[Marcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply Susan

As always, Susan Briscoe delivers a beautiful selection of projects in this lovely book. The photos, illustrations and instructions are so clear and well written that every stitcher should have success and pleasure in their work.

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Library Request. Very well done and informative to follow. I enjoyed and could possibly buy this book for keepsake.

[Sarah Hultberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the step by step illustrations!

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice and clear instructions with a good description of the historical roots of the craft.

[merlin513 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very well written clear instructions and some of the best diagrams I’ve seen for the stitches but the projects are pretty basic. Good introduction to the technique.

[Nancy Rogness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Resource

I am new to this type of embroidery and I found this book an excellent resource. I am excited to start my first piece!

[LemontreeLime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ive looked at this many times, like the instructions but may not make the projects.

[Mandie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to sashiko with simple, minimalist projects.

[Erika Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

buenísimo

Es una buena fuente de conocimiento de Sashiko para practicar esta meditación bordada que me ha dado mucha calma en momentos difíciles