Sashiko

Att börja med sashiko
Getting started with sashiko
Sashiko is a Japanese embroidery technique that uses simple stitches sewn in repeating patterns. The technique is considered relatively easy to start with because it basically uses just one simple... Read more...
Sashikotråd och sashikonålar
Sashiko thread and sashiko needles
Sashiko thread Sashiko is traditionally sewn with a special cotton thread that is slightly thicker than regular sewing thread. The thread usually has a matte appearance and is adapted for... Read more...
Sashiko – en teknik för att laga och förstärka
Sashiko – a technique for mending and reinforcing
Sashiko is a Japanese sewing and embroidery technique that involves many small stitches sewn in repeated patterns. The technique has historically been used to repair and reinforce textiles, but can... Read more...
Vad är sashiko?
What is sashiko?
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique characterized by simple, straight stitches sewn in repeated patterns. The word sashiko means roughly “small stitches.” The technique was developed in northern Japan,... Read more...
Synlig lagning med sashiko – steg för steg
Visible mending with sashiko – step by step
Sashiko is not only a beautiful decoration – it is also a practical method for repairing worn garments. The technique, which originates from Japan, strengthens the fabric while providing a... Read more...
Olympus sashikotråd finns nu hos Knappnålen!
Olympus sashiko thread is now available at Knappnålen!
Sashiko lovers, now it's easier than ever to create beautiful, traditional stitches! Olympus sashiko thread has arrived in Sweden – and we at Knapppålen have it in stock along with... Read more...
Skydda fingrarna vid sashiko
Protect your fingers when doing sashiko
When sewing sashiko on thick fabrics, pushing the needle through multiple layers can be heavy and demanding. The Olympus leather thimble is a clever tool that makes the job much... Read more...
Sashiko och hållbart mode
Sashiko and sustainable fashion
Sashiko is not only a beautiful embroidery but also a way to take care of your clothes. The technique originated from the need to repair and strengthen fabrics, and that... Read more...
Klassiska sashikomönster och deras betydelse
Classic sashiko patterns and their meaning
When sashiko was first developed in Japan, it was primarily used to reinforce and mend clothing. Over time, the stitches began to form increasingly elaborate patterns. These patterns became an... Read more...
Börja med sashiko – nålar, tråd och dina första stygn
Getting started with sashiko – needles, thread and your first stitches
When you want to get started with sashiko, you really only need three things: fabric, thread, and a good needle. The beauty of the technique is that it's simple –... Read more...
Vad är Sashiko? Historien bakom de vita stygnen
What is Sashiko? The History Behind the White Stitches
The small, regular white stitches of sashiko have become a hallmark of Japanese textile craftsmanship. But behind the beautiful patterns is a story that begins with something much more practical:... Read more...