Thursday, January 26, 2017

sashiko style mending

I say sashiko style - I am totally unable to make stitches in neat rows.


But I like the idea of covering the whole area with stitching, which really reinforces everything


and the knit fabric I'm using, which seemed maybe a little thick, is being nicely flattened out by all the stitches.

These are my brother's thermals - the seat is worn, but the legs are good. So, I'm patching.

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    1. And very kind of you to put it that way, Lynda. :D It takes a bit of time, but will be worth it, if it'll be comfortable for him. Time will tell.

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    2. I was being serious!!!! For once! Well...maybe not completely...but it IS artistic! I really like shashiko stitching, I'd just never thought of doing it on thermals :) xx

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  2. Nice! We love being able to fix things and get more use out of them!

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  3. I am always learning new things here! I had never heard of sashiko stitching so I googled it. I must try this I think! I always have plenty of mending to do and patching is always tricky.

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  4. hi! wrote back on my blog, but wanted to be sure you got the info you asked about: Lisa, I would not say it was that noticeable! My friend N. who is local to us has made us soup when we were ill that had ginger in it - she wrote the ingredients for me - and said ginger 'was for strength' ... ginger, onion and garlic are all things that can help one when ailing, I know that. It was probably the best soup broth I have ever made, to be honest!

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  5. Thank you, Elizabeth! Definitely something I'll try.

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  6. Mending is such a fantastic skill. I've not heard of sashiko though--off to do some reading!

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