Basics of Sashiko 2 | Techniques and Tips for Beginners 

Hi, I'm very happy to share my limited experiences with you. If you have better ideas, please leave a comment. Thank you in advance. :)

I want to use the large amount of thread I have, so I really appreciate that you showed us how to use our thread instead of buying sashiko thread ; however, I am finding it difficult to twist the thread. My mind is slow, and even when I slowed this video, I could not see how you twisted the thread. Could you help me?

Very good instructions. I loved the tip for how to get your thread right. What a surprise when you said 6 strands together. This way I can make a choice from many colours of thin thread rather than buy thick speciality thread. I have subscribed, thank you.

These videos, on top of being informative and interesting, are very relaxing to watch. You have a beautiful and calm voice.

Hello Xiaoxiao, thank you for this list of materials needed for Sashiko embroidery. Vera from Northern Ireland. ❤

Thank you from Maine. You are a wonderful teacher. I love how you speak and have a lovely voice. I learn alot from your lessons. 💌

Thank you for sharing your Sashiko tutorial. You are an excellent teacher and have a lovely way of explaining the concepts and techniques clearly. I did Sashiko years ago and I am getting back into it now, so your channel is perfect. I just subscribed!!! I love the waves pattern and how you drew it using a compass, so I will add that to my projects. Thank you 😊💝

I just found you. I now realize I've seen this before but didn't realize what I was seeing. I mostly do knitting and crochet and some croosstitch and embroidery every now and then. I might try this since I always seem to do a good job with even new needlework techniques. Thanks for good instructions!!

Wow! This is my first introduction to sashiko I am looking forward to giving it a try. I just bought my first beginner’s kit and can’t wait for it to arrive in the mail.

wonderful lesson ! Thank you, Marlene

Your videos are so lovely and your instructions/tips are excellent. Thank you so much.

Thank you for your lovely video! I have been looking for good instruction for this sewing technique and I'm happy to have found your channel! I especially liked seeing your palm thimble. I didn't realize how much it would help in the sewing. You gave so many good tips for the sewing in just this one video. I am looking forward to seeing more ! Thank you again for the great presentation! New subscriber!

Best video! Can’t wait to try.

Thank you so much for the info. I am just starting to sew and love this type/style. 😊

Beautiful.Thank you!

This video was great. Very informative. I have watched several embroidery videos and I picked up so much more useful information from busy your one video thus far. The combination of verbal explanation followed by the video clip is so helpful

Thank you

Vc é maravilhosa. 🤗 Me faz pensar que sou capaz de fazer esss delicadezas.

Très intéressant,merci!

Lovely video, thank you.

What a lovely video! Could you tell me what is that thing you use in place of a thimble to pust the needle though the fabric, did you make it?

Thank you so much for these tips! Could you explain why you leave a little extra thread when you turn your work?

I’m just curious about being able to wash some items done in Sashiko. For instance, I’ve seen placemats and coasters done with beautiful Sashiko designs and my question is, because these items will eventually need to be washed, will the yarn shrink?

Cool 😀

Perfeito lindo

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what size ruler are you using to go around?

Si me encanta la técnica. Pero veo un problema pues esta en ingles y yo no se.

I love that sashiko is about upcycling and economy. Very elegant.

This makes sashiko feel so accesible. Thank you for explaining the basics in such a simple and clear way.

Thank you so much for the tip on how to make my own sashiko thread!!

This is so good. Would love to sit and sew with you. Love from the UK🇬🇧

С приветом из России

Your hint to use a compass is great! I tried tracing designs with a light box and had such weird results! I'm sure that method works much better and I can't wait to try it! 😀

I just saw a post in one of my local pages about this sewing, I couldn't afford the class and came searching so thank you for your videos... I am adding your videos to my list of videos to learn from...

Enjoyed and I have subscribed. 🎉🎉

Have you tried cotton Mouline thread as a substitude for sashiko thread? Its already woven in 6. It is a bit shiny though, needs a little roughing around. I would rather buy sashiko thread but it is so expensive where i live :)

Fantastic, informative and easy to follow and understand. Thank you very much

Thank you so much for this, so soothing and informative!!

Hello, this is my first contact with this art, what's the meaning of sashikonami? Those patterns evoke me peace and harmony, do they have a meaning? I suppose as the Mexican embroidery does. Greetings 💜

Xiaoxiao, thank you for your lovely videos. I've tried some of your suggestions and they are helpful. Also, the music is very relaxing and nice.

🙏Thank you very much for your lovely tutorials, 💗It's very clear in your directions & kindness. 🙏Thank you

How do you end the stitch? With hand sewing, I usually do a few back stitches and tie a knot, but I guess it must be different with sashiko.

Enjoyed watching it so much! Meditative and calming

Wow! You explain everything so clearly, makes me want to try and learn this Art. You wouldn't know how to do Hardanger too would you? Because I have been wanting to learn that craft too and I think you would make the most comprehensive videos to be able to learn from you. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge with us.

can i ask a wee ?. can i use embroidery thread, yes , no , and why ? yes, or why no? thank you Xiaoxiao

Thank you so much, your tips are precious. Love from Brazil. ❤️

A wonderful presentation and beautiful work ❤

It’s so beautiful! 😄👍 Thank you very much! 🥰

Me gusta mucho tu trabajo te saludo desde Argentina

Explained so beautifully and made it seem so simple. thank you so much. Just subscribed:)

To good

So pretty ❤

🇨🇷🌼🌺🌺🌿💐🌹🌹

This is wonderful. Thank you so much!

Thank you

Thank you so much 💓 🎉❤u converted a simple stitch into a creative idea.i will try it.💡

Your videos are amazing. I am trying to learn this technique to keep some old clothes going. I can only hand sew, and not much above fixing a loose button or dropped hem. This is really very helpful. You create great confidence.

Aloha Thank you so much! I have learned so much with your channel! I appreciate you❤ Lyra

hi! the bag looks so beautiful now :-0 i was just wondering, does the first technique you used have a name?

You have an absolutely lovely, soothing voice. That paired with your background music made this a VERY enjoyable video ❤❤

Hello from a new subscriber who is loving watching your videos. I’m a slow stitcher and shared videos of my slow stitch but have not studied sashiko stitching much so I’m really loving your videos. You voice is so delightful to listen to as well. Cheers, Christine from create and craft with Christine 🤗

The video is an absolute art. Wow!

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo très agréable. Je commence le sashiko et vos explications me sont très utiles. Je vous dis à bientôt car je me suis abonnée.

Thank you so much I’m very new to Sashiko and I think I’m going to love it. I just don’t know what to do with the thread. Do I pull just a single thread from the skeins or do I stitch with the whole thickness of the skein? I hope you see this and will kindly answer my question. Thank you again and your voice is so gentle and incredibly soothing. 🥰

Calm, clear, beautiful. Thank you for this helpful video.

Gracias gracias por tus enseñanzas soy de argentina, y amo esta tecnica pero nadie ha sabido explicarlo tan pero tan bien como tu gracias por comprtir tus conocimientos.

I have heard of this technique but never had the opportunity of doing it. Thanks for sharing this basic technique.

Ciao, sono italiana, brllissimi e semplici i disegni che avete tracciato sulla stoffa volevo sapere, cosa confezionate con questi bellissimi ricami e che tipo di filo e stoffa avete usato! Grazie!

So beautiful 🌹

Thanks interesting technique. I’m going to try and make a cushion.

So inspiring. Thank you.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thankyou teacher!

Saved and subscribed. Totally beautiful watch calming informative and inspirational Thankyou Lisa uk x

So helpful and informative. Thank you kindly.

Thankyou for your easy to understand video :) Complete newbie and I'm excited to have a go at this wonderful craft :)

Thank you ❣️

Excellent tutorial and just the right speed! I like knowing the length of thread you use. What type of fabric do you like for sashiko?

This is such a pretty video. Thank You!

Dear Xiaoxiao, Thank you so much for your nice videos and tutorials. I'd like to know how to make a small sashiko rounded decoration I saw that it's attached to the end of a string, as a decoration for bags and other diy sewing articles. I saw them attached to the handles of some bags, as if it was a keyring but made of cloth. I don't know the name of this lovely "charm"-like decoration. Can you please make a tutorial to make some of them?

Wonderful! What brand of erasable pens do you use for the transfer?

Thank you, this is a wonderful and helpful video.

Love your video ❤

thank you so much for your tips and tricks... looking forward to more videos

I am excited to learn! Thanks

شكراً ❤

I like your videos so so much. I tried my first sashiko piece and I love doing this so much. Thank you for your videos, they are beautiful and inspiring ❤ I was wondering if you have a video for repairing holes with sashiko?

that was cool,

Simply Embroidery

Beautiful!

thanks a lot

thank you

Thanks!

Как красиво! Какое хорошее объяснения!👍

Thankyou

No knots! I hadn't realized you could do this! ❤️

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Honest teacher

Спасибо!

Beautyfull