Further Learnings

Books

Below, I have linked to books that have further enhanced my knowledge of sashiko and I would like to share them with you.

This list is by no means exhaustive. If you have a favourite book that you think I should read, please send an email to [email protected]

Please Note: These are linked to my Amazon shop and if you purchase from my link, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

The Stories Clothes Tell

Voices of working-Class Japan

Tatsuichi Horikiri

The Right to Dress

Sumptuary Laws in a Global Perspective c. 1200-1800

Giorgio Riello and Ulinka Rublack

The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook

Patterns, Projects and Inspirations

Susan Briscoe

Mending with Boro

Japanese Running Stitch and Patching Techniques

Harumi Horiuchi

Sashiko for Making and Mending

15 Simple Japanese Embroidery Projects

Saki Iiduka

Essential Sashiko

A Dictionary of the 92 Most Popular Patterns

Boutique-Sha

Simply Sashiko

Classic Japanese Embroidery Made Easy

Nihon Vogue

Sashiko + Color

23 Bright and Stylish Accessories to Stitch

Boutique-Sha-Editorial

Amazing Sashiko

Modern Japanese Embroidery Designs

AYUFISH int.

Colourful Sashiko

Includes 49 vibrant designs, essential techniques and stunning patterns

Sashikonami

Fabric Manipulation

150 Creative Sewing Techniques

Ruth Singer

Sashiko 365

Stitch a new sashiko embroidery pattern every day of the year