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Simple Sashiko
June Hirano
5/19, 9:00 am - Noon
Class Fee: $25
Sashiko Bag, Hisako Hagiwara
Sashiko is a practical Japanese sewing method for stitching together layers of fabric. Stitches are the same length and consistently spaced. Tension is controlled to prevent puckering of the top fabric, which would interfere with an interrupted view of the carefully stitched traditional patterns in white thread on indigo blue cotton. And then…in 2005, participants of TEMARI’s Mingei Folk Arts Tour to Japan visited the Hagiwara farmhouse. Wearing an outfit stitched in colored threads, Mrs. Hagiwara introduced another perspective to sashiko. Inspired by her encouraging words to stitch whatever they felt like with whatever color thread, the participants enjoyed this different approach. So will you. June Hirano is well known for her elegant cards; stamped, gilt-edged, beribboned, full of detail and craftsmanship. And then…she tried Mrs. Hagiwara’s stitching and hasn’t stopped creating patterns and pieces. You will learn a stitching method, up/down and in/out, so simple that you will wonder, ‘How come I never did this before?’ Using various types of multi-hued threads, you will combine fabrics or stitch on just one layer. June will show samples from her vintage textile collection of sashikostitched pieces, from Japan and other countries. As your understanding of this universal darning method increases, so also will your ability to create your own patterns. You will be encouraged, like June was, to even change thread colors whenever you feel like it. June also will demonstrate patterns that she has created.
Bring: Fabrics that you like, any type, scissors, pins.
Supply Fee: TBD for needles, imported sashiko threads and other thread
Simple Sashiko, June Hirano |
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Sashiko Postcards
Lorraine Tokuyama
5/26, 9:00 am - Noon
Class Fee: $25
Lorraine started participating in a fabric postcard exchange last year. She’s received quilted, painted, charmed and stamped miniature textile art from around the world. She wanted to send something really different and created Sashiko Postcards. You’ll make something special to mail to lucky recipients when you learn sashiko basics and how to layer the fabric with a writing surface.
Bring: scissors
Supply Fee: $6 for fabrics, needles, imported sashiko thread and postage for 3 cards. One will be mailed back to you.
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Quillow
Lorraine Tokuyama
6/3, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Class Fee: $45
So you know how to fold a lap quilt into a pillow…now make one in a day! Lorraine will teach you cutting, layering and finishing techniques to make the 45”X72” lap quilt that you origami- fold into an 18” pillow. If you wish, she’ll also teach you a simple sashiko pattern to decorate the pillow’s top. You’ll enjoy the big worktables and sewing machines of the Chic Mode school in Aiea; a luxurious space.
Bring: Two pieces of 2 1/2 yds contrasting/ coordinated fabrics, one piece of 45”X72” batting, one piece of 18” square batting, threads, sewing tools; including a straight edge.
Optional: 18” square of solid fabric for sashiko stitching. And, a brown bag lunch.
Supply Fee: TBD
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