Recommended tools for drawing your own sashiko patterns
I've been using these kind of tools for more than 10 years and I love them. Lots. | Make pattern drawing easier!
materials
Misuyabari - Needles deluxe
Misuyabari sells some of the finest needles in all of Japan. But not just the needles are great, the shop is well worth a trip even without shopping. Find out more about their needles.
How to make a palm thimble
Making your own palm thimble is incredibly easy and inexpensive. There are only 6 steps until you can put your finished sashiko thimble on your finger. | Tutorial
The best thread for mending your denim jeans
If you treasure your denims, they might need mending sooner or later.｜Choose the right thread
Itoroku – continuance since 1870
Itoroku has been known for silk and cotton threads for more than 150 years. Their exquisite products deserve a spotlight. | Brand spotlight
Japan's 5 major brands in sashiko material 2023
Thanks to its ongoing trend, many smaller brands that produce sashiko material, needles, fabric, and thread have popped up over the last years. | The main players in 2022
7 things you should know about sashiko thread
Tangled yarn? The difference between sashiko thread and embroidery floss? | Beginner questions about sashiko thread answered