Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious Imperfection: The Art of Japanese Mending & Stitching

by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, Jason Mullett-Bowlsby

Overview

Fall in love with boro & sashiko stitching

Combine hand stitches to create dramatic, unique designs and learn to embrace imperfection, admiring the utilitarian beauty of every stitch. “Shibaguyz” Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby invite you to try your hand at boro, the traditional Japanese art of mending and quilting, and more than 30 authentic sashiko designs. Stitching lessons are true to tradition, inspired by historical works by Japanese masters. This guide in sashiko and boro includes patterns, stitch how-tos, and needle-threading and knotting tips. Put your handwork to good use with 9 contemporary projects like a sashiko sampler wallhanging, reversible knot bag, or a kimono-inspired jacket! With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can embrace the art of visible mending.

• Hand sew 30+ authentic sashiko patterns with best-selling authors the Shibaguyz
• Recreate the traditional art of boro (mending textiles) with 9 useful projects like jackets, bags, and home decor
• Read stitch charts, mark fabrics, and thread your needle with tips from the pros

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617459191
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	12/25/2020
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	126,880
Product dimensions:	8.35(w) x 10.03(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz, the inspired creators of Shibaguyz Designz studio. The duo’s award-winning crochet, knit, and sewing designs have been featured in dozens of domestic and international publications, and together, the Shibaguyz team currently has over 300 published patterns and 11 books credited to their name. Shannon and Jason have been married for 26 years and live in Seattle, Washington with their three Shiba Inu. shibaguyz.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

A Word (or Two) About Boro and Sashiko 12

The Tools 22

Basic Principles of Sashiko 28

Running stitch

Hitomezashi

Moyouzashi

Choosing your stitches

Combining Fabrics: Aesthetics and Function 34

If you can stitch on it, you can use it!

Fabric-first design

Color, fabric, and stitches

Getting Ready to Stitch 40

Threading the needle

Drawing a true grid

Drawing other shapes

To knot or not?

Basting three ways

Unshin: Handling the Needle 56

Terminology

Unshin exercise #1, moyouzashi running stitch

Unshin exercise #2, hitomezashi offset running stitch

Other Useful Stitches 72

Half-backstitch

Ladder stitch (slip stitch)

Reading Sashiko Pattern Charts 76

Sashiko Stitch Directory 84

Hitomezashi stitches

Moyouzashi stitches

The Projects 102

Notes to the Maker 103

Visible Mending 168

Bibliography 172

Index 173

About the Authors 175