Kugurizashi Sashiko Kit, Kisumisou boro mending and the monpei or field

and the monpei or field pants

These are good bag patterns  new sewists

see how you can adapt and cut away at tops

This 100 meter skein of sashiko thread is called "Parquest" is made up of six deep saturated colours changing at short intervals

Best for use with sturdy fabrics such as canvas or oxford cloth

Kugurizashi Sashiko Kit, Kisumisou boro mending and the monpei or fieldThis kugurizashi sashiko pattern is pre printed with wash out ink to make it easy to start your stitching. Although it looks look impressively complicated the stitching breaks down into easy to do enjoyable stitching steps! This pattern belongs to a style of sashiko stitching called Kugurizashi (weaving under stitches). It is a two step sashiko stitching style. First you stitch a Hitomezashi (one stitch) sashiko pattern and then you weave under those