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Sashiko Mending

  • The Knit Cafe 1350 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON, M6J 1Y2 Canada (map)

Saturday, April 12 2025 - 1-4PM

SOLD OUT

Make your favourite garments last with Sashiko Mending. This method of fabric reinforcement originated in Japan during the Edo period and has been used since to fashion strong and beautiful mends in woven garments (and sometimes knits too).  In this workshop, Allie Davis (they/them), will walk you through sashiko techniques for repairing garments, while giving you some of the historical and cultural context behind indigo dyeing and sashiko. 

1 session, materials included

Materials: The class fee includes all your materials:

  • Sashiko Needles

  • Sashiko Cotton Thread

  • Fabric for Patches

  • Chalk

  • Scissors

  • Thimbles

  • Sashiko pattern templates

Level: No experience necessary

Cancelation PolicyNo refunds are provided for students who cancel their class registrations. A store credit or exchange of the date of the class can be given if you provide 3 days notice prior to the first session of your class. Notifications made within 3 days of the start date are not eligible for a store credit or exchange. Exceptions may be made for students who miss classes due to COVID-symptoms - please get in touch.

Price: $86 CAD

Earlier Event: March 2
Sashiko Mending
Later Event: May 23
Sashiko at Anime North