We're absolutely delighted to welcome an expert in the art of Japanese embroidery, namely Rob Jones of Romor Designs for this highly engaging Moyozashi Sashiko Embroidery workshop! This class will see participants learn a wide variety of skills under the expert tutelage of one of the craft's finest exponents: it really is a class not to be missed!… 

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Introduction by Rob:-

This class focuses on Moyozashi Sashiko (pattern Sashiko) where the patterns change direction to make a larger one. They are characterised by a series of dashed line running stitches of even size where the stitches never touch each other.

 

In this class you will learn how to mark up your patterns from scratch without the use of templated patterns. This is a key feature of this class as this skill will enable you to continue your practice with any pattern rather than just the limited number of plastic templates available on the market.

 

Your tutor's work was featured on the semi-final of the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022 and he regularly visits Japan to travel, refresh his skills and purchase authentic Japanese threads and tools for use in his classes.

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What you will learn on this Online Interactive Workshop:-

This really is a multi-dimensional workshop delivering a host of skills each participant can take forward on their sashiko journey!:-

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• How to mark up Moyozashi Sashiko Embroidery patterns using a variety of different techniquesH

• How to use and keep Japanese sashiko thread without it getting tangled

• How to tie the quilters knot

• How to tie an end knot that sits very close to where the thread leaves the fabric on the back

• How to stitch neatly in the style of Sashiko

• The rules of Moyozashi Sashiko for intersecting lines, ‘T’ junctions and corners

• NOTE: No fewer than FIVE different Sashiko patterns are included with the class!

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Skill Level for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Beginner / looking for an introduction to Japanese embroidery

 

Material requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Sashiko or embroidery thread

 

Fabric requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Pre-washed Calico, Cotton or Linen fabric

 

Equipment requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

• Sashiko or Embroidery Needle

• Small pair of sharp Scissors

• A Ruler (ideally a Quilting Ruler)

• A sheet of Fine Sandpaper

• A Circle Template (the lid of a vitamin pills bottle is ideal)

• An Erasable Fabric Marker Pen

• Masking Tape

• Something to draw your large circle with (I use a side plate).

• Optional - If you have a Cutting Mat, that is very helpful for marking up although it is fine to draw up the patterns without one

• Optional - Some people like to use a thimble and/or a needle threader when sewing. Please have these handy if you have them and like to use them

• The tutor offers a kit for sale (see link below) with fabric, thread, needle, marker pen and sandpaper.

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Pattern Information relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

The tutor provides 5 x Sashiko patterns

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Additional Information relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Kits for this class can be purchased from:-

https://www.romordesigns.com/shop/moyozashi-sashiko-project-kit

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Tickets for this Online Interactive Workshop (via the Zoom platform) will be limited and allocated on a first-come/first-served basis! Any free pattern and other information, relevant to this course will be forwarded to you after booking and approximately 5 days before the course date.

The ticket price of £35.00 is based on ONE person attending this crafting class.

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This CraftyMonkies online interactive workshop is being broadcast from the United Kingdom and the class time given is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). We advise you check via Google Search (or similar) to see corresponding start-time in YOUR location! Here's a great world time zone reference:-

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com

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Ordering MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT Online For Any Class/Workshop!

Please ensure you book your place & order any materials/fabrics/equipment online in plenty of time ahead of course dates.

 

IMPORTANT!

This class is a live Zoom Workshop ONLY!

Sadly, we are NOT able to offer a recorded Pay-On-Demand video for sale in our shop after this event.

The only way to enjoy this class is to book a ticket for this Zoom Workshop!