GAIL CLEMENT is a dedicated Sashiko teacher with a lifelong passion for stitching, mending, and the rich textile traditions of cultures around the world. With years of experience in hand-sewing techniques, Gail specializes in the art of Sashiko, blending its deep-rooted Japanese heritage with contemporary approaches to mindful repair and design. Her teaching emphasizes both the meditative rhythm of stitching and the sustainability of hand-mending, inspiring students to connect with fabric in meaningful ways. Through workshops, lectures, and hands-on instruction, Gail shares her love for slow stitching, helping others discover the beauty and resilience of handmade textiles.

TRANSFERRING STITCHING PATTERNS:  EXPLORING TECHNIQUES & LEGAL ISSUES   Beginner to Advanced

 In this participatory, hands on class, experienced hand stitchers will first examine the legal issues in transferring other’s patterns (embroidery, Sashiko, crewel) to their own works. They will then explore multiple ways of performing the transfer (light table tracing, stencil, soluble adhesive transfers, and grid drawing with ruler and disappearing marker.  Participants will take home at least 4 designs on fabric ready to be stitched.

 Sashiko stitchers will also gain knowledge of stitching-directions for two popular Moyozashi patterns.

 Prerequisite skills: 

Non-Sashiko stitchers need familiarity with:

  • Basic embroidery stitches (Running, Back, Chain, French knot, Satin)

  • Embroidery fabric weaves

  • Embroidery thread types

 Sashiko stitchers need basic familiarity with:

  • Types of Sashiko threads and fabrics

  • Styles of Sashiko patterns (Hitomezashi and Moyozashi)

  • Unshin-style running stitch Completion of morning Intro Sashiko class or equivalent is recommended

 Pre-class homework:  None

 Students bring:

  • Embroidery scissors

  • Preferred marking pen(s)

  • Ruler or straight edge

     For in-class stitching (as time allows), also bring:

  • Embroidery or Sashiko needles

  • Embroidery or Sashiko thread

  • Needle threader

 Class duration:  4 hours

 Instructor:  Gail Clement

 Date and time:  Friday, June 7, 2024 1:00pm to 4:30pm

 Materials fee:  $40.00 to include:

  • Legal Issues for Embroidery handout

  • 4 cotton/linen fabric samples

  • 2 Preprinted soluble adhesive designs

  • 1 stencils

  • 1 grid guide

  • Storage Envelope

 Class fee:  $75.00

 4 to 8 students