About this Event
Join us for a calm, creative morning of slow stitching. Get creative with textile collage, and enjoy mindful making.
What our customers say
'A lovely slow couple of hours learning about and doing sashiko. Really enjoyed it, Marina was super helpful and would recommend it - so much so that have signed up to her "visible mending" class too'
- Kay, St Albans
'A relaxed workshop with a friendly and helpful host. I found Sashiko very relaxing and the fact that there is no "wrong" helped with my limited sewing capabilities! It's enabled me to revive a bleach stained pair of trousers which would have otherwise gone in the bin, so thank you Marina!'
-Heidi, Hertford
What to expect
Rooted in Japanese textile traditions, this workshop draws inspiration from Boro and Sashiko.
Boro is an artistic way of reusing fabric scraps to reinforce, repair, and decorate worn textiles — giving them new life while celebrating their history.
Sashiko uses simple, rhythmic stitching to strengthen fabric while creating beautiful geometric patterns.
In this relaxed and supportive session, you’ll create a floral scrap collage using rescued textiles, carefully selected premium floral fabric prints (including Liberty fabrics), and sashiko techniques.
Enjoy tea while you stitch, connect with others local women, and make something meaningful by hand.
Your finished piece can become a framed collage art, a gift, or a patch for a future repair project.
What’s included
• Guided instruction and demonstrations
• All materials provided (fabric, thread, needles, practice pieces)
• A handout to take home with tips and resources
What to bring
• A garment or home textile you’d like to decorate with your floral collage patch (jeans, jackets, tote bags, oven gloves, cushion covers etc). We recommend non-stretch linen or cotton fabric as it’s easier to stitch onto
• A pair of glasses (if you require reading glasses)
Perfect for
• Beginners and experienced stitchers alike
• Anyone wanting to slow down, stitch, and connect
• Those interested in sustainability, slow fashion, and creative handwork
Please note: Public dates for this workshop require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
Agenda
A Warm Welcome with a Cup of Tea
Info: Before we start you'll be offered some refreshments (as a special spring treat for this session we'll be serving herb tea based on flowers, but regular black, green and peppermint tea options will also be available).
Choose Your Floral Prints & Offcut Materials
Info: You'll select different materials for your boro patch from a range of reclaimed luxury and designer fabrics, including Liberty fabrics
Choose a Sashiko Pattern to Stitch
Info: You'll select a sashiko pattern you'd like to use for your patch
Stitch
Info: You'll stitch your collage together by stitching a sashiko pattern
Take Home Your Beautifully Stitched Item
Info: You'll take home a sashiko patch and/or your embellished / repaired garment with the patch stitched onto it!
Get Into the Rhythm of Stitching
Info: You'll be introduced to sashiko meditative stitching technique by practicing on a sample piece of linen before moving onto repairing your collage.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jefferson Eco CIC, 46 London Road, St Albans, United Kingdom
GBP 44.04
