Where to go next with sashiko
Moyozashi patterns, mending and bigger pieces.
- Try moyozashi patterns with a roughly 3:2 front to back stitch ratio.
- Use sashiko for visible mending on jeans and jackets.
- Stitch a larger piece such as a table runner.
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Sashiko for Beginners | Three Simple Patterns (7:45)
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