A process of getting the appropriate fabric for Sashiko project is always a fun / challenging. We often get inquiries what kind of fabric is the best for practicing Sashiko stitching. In this page, you can purchase the Indigo Dye Fabric we regularly use for our Sashiko Jacket, Bags, as well as the materials for Sashiko Workshop.

Good Fabric for Sashiko Stitching

Here is a check list for choosing good fabric for Sashiko

• Good thickness to practice on how to use a needle and a thimble in appropriate way.
• Good weight and softness to enjoy the rhythm
• The color that satisfy your project.

You should choose the fabric based on your project goal. Unlike the Sashiko thread (*1), we can use any kind of fabric based for Sashiko stitching. Here, on this website, we introduce one of the most common (yet very good quality) fabric. A combination of Indigo Dyed fabric and white thread is the traditional Sashiko stitching.

Width: 119 cm / 46.8 inch

The price of $39.00 for 24 inch length (for a rectangle of about 61 cm x 119cm)

[Product Information]

• Cotton 100%
• Made in Japan
• Indigo Dyed

This fabric has a good thickness and softness for Sashiko stitching. We use this fabric to many our projects as well as for the workshops Atsushi provides. If you are a graduate of Sashiko Workshop / Online Sashiko Class, this is the fabric you used on learning Sashiko.

*1 - In order to enjoy the rhythm and wisdom of Sashiko, we strongly recommend in using the thread specifically designed for Sashiko.

*2 - This fabric is NOT Hon-Aizome (本藍染）as the authentic Japanese Natural Indigo Dye. If you would like to purchase one, please contact me. I can arrange the order. It is expensive for us to carry as the inventory.

The smaller size (As short as 6 inches) fabric is available here.

https://upcyclestitches.com/store/Fabric-Collectio...