Crofton Park Community Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, London SE4 2AG
Sashiko is a centuries old Japanese stitching technique, the literal translation is ‘little stabs’. It can be used decoratively and for repair. The designs can be simple and functional or very detailed and ornate.
It can be a gorgeously repetitive and meditative technique. It is beautiful and mindful way of giving new life to something worn or broken.
Boro" is a Japanese term associated with the repeated reuse and repair of a garment. It usually refers to a garment that has been sashiko stitched.
It’s also Repair Week A great time to get into mending, if you’ve not tried it before. Did you know if the active life on an item of clothing is extended by 9 months it would reduce carbon waste and water footprints by around 20-30% each. WRAP
You can bring your holey item and get straight to it or we’ll have plenty of fabrics scraps you can practice on.
