Name: Sashiko Tea Towel Workshop
Start: 2025-09-16T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-16T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Peti Boutique

Learn the basics of Japanese sashiko hand stitching and apply it to embellish a tea towel.
About this Event

Sashiko is a Japanese running stitch traditionally used to mend and strengthen textiles and clothing, as well as creating geometric patterns.

In this hands on workshop, learn the basics of Japanese sashiko stitching and apply it to embellish a tea towel.

You will learn how to work with sashiko needles and thread and sew a running stitch.

Each student will take home a set of sashiko needles, thread, and tea towel.

Sashiko is an excellent way to slow down and stitch with mindfulness. I find the beauty in its imperfection and its simplicity, flexibility and adaptability to many projects.

This workshop is for sewers of all levels, from beginners to experienced.

Workshop limited to 5 students. Location is the lovely Peti boutique in Wallingford, Seattle. This workshop is for sewers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. As a bonus, all students recieve a 10% discount on any purchase at Peti boutique that evening.

There is both paid and free street parking in the area.

Instructor bio:

Sherry Koyama is the founder/designer of women's clothing line Harumi K. She has degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from University of California, Davis and a Patternmaking/Fashion Design Certificate from Apparel Arts in San Francisco. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Dress for Success Seattle and is a member of Impact 100 Seattle.