Creative Machine Embroidery – July 2019

APPLICATIONS

Today, Sashiko is used in many ways,

including decorative mending and in-

tricate machine embroidery designs.

Sashiko machine embroidery designs

often call for thicker thread or use tra-

ditional embroidery thread and repeat

stitches three or more times to create

distinct, heavier lines of stitching. When

working by machine, use a thread

weight that’s recommended by the

digitizing company and a needle that’s

appropriate for the thread weight.

Keep your fabric subtle to show off

the beauty of the stitching. White

This cap project, from Creative

Machine Embroidery Spring/

Summer 2019, showcases a

nontraditional but cute Sashiko

application in modern colors.

threads on dark indigo fabrics, both

in pure cotton, are fibers traditionally

used for this technique. Go that route

for a traditional look or experiment

with different color combinations and

subtle fabric prints to give this heir-

loom technique a modern look.

Ci

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APPLICATIONS
Today, Sashiko is used in many ways,
including decorative mending and in-
tricate machine embroidery designs.

Sashiko machine embroidery designs
often call for thicker thread or use tra-
ditional embroidery thread and repeat
stitches three or more times to create
distinct, heavier lines of stitching. When
working by machine, use a thread
weight that’s recommended by the
digitizing company and a needle that’s
appropriate for the thread weight.

Keep your fabric subtle to show off
the beauty of the stitching. White

This cap project, fromCreative

Machine EmbroiderySpring/

Summer 2019, showcasesa

nontraditional but cute Sashiko

application in modern colors.

threads on dark indigo fabrics, both

in pure cotton, are fibers traditionally

used for this technique. Go that route

for a traditional look or experiment

with different color combinations and

subtle fabric prints to give this heir-

loom technique a modern look.

Ci

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