Those trousers are a real work of art! They need to be in a gallery somewhere, hanging so that we can see the front and back. As for inconsistent stitches: In the past, before sewing machines, a red stitch used to be intentionally sewn into a garment because only gods could make something perfect. If one is rude enough to point out an inconsistency in my pieces, I simply tell them it is a 'design element'.
Thank you so much for your kind comment😊💕💕 I think I couldn’t see the result positively because I didn’t enjoy the stitching process as much as usual! I’ll keep stitching this but I’ll try to enjoy it more!
Inconsistant stitches, we know because you told, nobody would notice! Don't be so hard on yourself. It's beautiful! I would so ache everywhere stitching for so long!
I hand quilt and the elderly women who taught me taught me that I shouldn’t point out my flaws because other people see the project as a whole while we the maker see our individual stitches because we had them in our hands. Anyone who looks at your absolutely amazing work with a critical eye just has a judgmental nature because you do fabulous work! I also tend to remember the frame of mind I was in when I was doing a quilt and that reflects on my opinion of it. I strive to keep a prayerful heart and a joyful spirit when I have a needle in my hand. Blessings to you and many happy days of stitching.
@@marijkeschellenbach2680 yes we are! Too much so. I’m going to move forward in looking at my quilting as a blessing both to the ones receiving it and to myself that I have the time and resources to make my art. Blessings to you as well.
Thank you🥹 Your advice means a lot to me. Reading your comment, I realised that I couldn’t see the result positively because I didn’t enjoy the stitching process as I rushed too much. I was really curious how much I could stitch in a short time of period, but I learned that it’s not my style. I need to relax to enjoy it. Thank you so much for your comment❤️
@@thegreenwrapper I understand.our best life lessons are born thru our difficulties. Looking forward to seeing your future work and videos. Happy sewing. 💙🧵🪡
You continue to amaze me with your beautiful and intricate work and I can only imagine how tired your hands must have felt when you were done. This project is absolutely stunning!!!!!
Thank you as always😊 It was absolutely exhausting! Stitching on a garment is always hard and the trousers were heavy to hold! I stitched slowly last time, so I didn’t notice it😅 I prefer to stitch with my own pace and just enjoy.
As always, very beautiful. I've just started sashiko and I'm struggling getting more than just a few stitches on my needle. Watching you gives me hope that practice and time, one day I'll be able to fill up my needle too.
It took me quite a while but with lots of practice you will get better and better at getting more stitches on your needle and it is so satisfying when you get to that point. Following this wonderful site has helped me immensely.
I was the same at first!😊 It was very slow and sometimes frustrating, but, at the same time, it was so satisfying to see how the pattern gradually appeared! It takes a while to get used to it but I hope you enjoy it💕💕
Thank you for these beautiful videos. You've genuinely inspired me to save more items and beautify repairs. We have cats who enjoy stretching their nails on hard to replace items and this will be a wonderful way to repair and make them lovely again.
Thank you😊 I’ve got two cats so I know what you mean😹 My cats also love sitting on my fabric while I’m trying to stitch Sashiko. I ended up making a mat with Sashiko for them and they love it😅
I’ve had a taster of learning Sashiko stitching quite a few years ago. So relaxing watching you in your video, I will make time to take it up again, practice makes purpose they say, but yours is so beautiful and fascinating to watch you manipulate the material to the needle. 👏🇬🇧
👏 you win the stitching running, nobody can do better so fast ! To be honnest, there is no point on running, mending was only make when the fabric was torn so it was step by step and time by time. It's hard to say if women repairing garments enjoyed it cause it was above all to keep on using them but in the end, that's masterpiece indeed. ❤
I know you had a lot of disappointment in your stitching, but I think it is absolutely beautiful. I wouldn't push yourself so hard if your hands are hurting. The pain is telling you, you've done too much and you need to rest your hands. Trust me on this - I have had a lot of problems with my hands (I'm 66). I have had many surgeries but I am grateful, I can still do the things I love. Love your video❤
Thank you so much🥹 I’ve really learned that I need to enjoy the process to feel satisfied with the result. I need to rest when it becomes too much. I’ve received the kindest comments from many experienced crafters like you after releasing this video. I’m so fortunate to have the amazing audience who teach me a lot from their experience. Thank you again❤️
It's a success. Only those who both know enough to understand the process and are curious enough to look could detect the "imperfections" but overall the effect is quite beautiful. It's also a success as long as you learn something or improve your skills. 😊
This fabric looks so heavy, the result is beautiful but it might have been very difficult to stitch during such a long time, I understand you didn't enjoy it. Anyway, it is awesome and you will sure have a new look at your work after some time. We, makers, tend to be so hard on ourselves... we work and look at our makes like using a macro lens in photography and see all tiny imperfections, but we don't have to forget that it is handmade and unique :) I've just discovered your youtube channel, your videos are peaceful, calming and inspiring. Thank you and see you on Instagram ;) All the best.
Welcome to my channel and thank you for your beautiful comment💕💕 I do tend to look at small details of my own work (though I don’t see other people’s work in the same way!). Thank you again😊
They look amazing! I can see why your hands were suffering though… I hope you’ve had plenty of recovery time. And even thought you’ve pointed out the “faults” with the moyozashi pattern, it still looks so well done. I’d be pleased to have my stitching look that neat! Also, there’s a big difference between doing sashiko for pleasure nowadays rather than doing it out of necessity in the past. I’ve no doubt their hands hurt just as badly, or they were just more used to it as a part of their everyday lives. I don’t think it’s fair to try and uphold yourself to the same standards - your work is still a joy to see.
Thank you as always😊 Looking into the catalog of Sashiko-stitched jackets, I was thinking about how hard those women worked to complete one jacket. Maybe it was why I thought about stitching so intensely. I prefer to enjoy stitching with my own pace😅
Hi,i think it looks great! I read somewhere that “imperfect is the new perfection “. But you might enjoy the stitching more if you don’t need to rush! Just keep stitching!
Thank you! I was really curious how much I could stitch in a short time of period but I think it’s not my style. I need to relax and stitch with my own pace😊
I’m a quilter first and foremost, but also enjoy sashiko. You said that you didn’t stitch properly on back side, but there is a say among quilters “if a friend looks at the back of your quilt and says it is not perfect, they are a true friend”. I think this applies here too. Be your own best friend.
Este é um trabalho espetacular. Não é para qualquer pessoa. Exige dedicação paciência, capricho. O corpo sente o esforço (mãos, ombros, pescoço, olhos). Mas é realmente espetacular. Parabéns!
Thank you😊 I used cotton Sashiko thread. Sashiko thread is thick and strong so it’s great for mending. Also, the pattern looks clear with the thick thread. However, you don’t need any special tools to start Sashiko. As long as you have a needle, thread and fabric, you’re set to stitch Sashiko😊
Beautiful…! You’re too hard on yourself, though. Nothing in life is perfect; that’s what makes it beautiful! Be sure to give your poor hands and fingers a rest after using them so diligently for 2 days, too. They deserve it! Take care…! ❤
Hi! I’ve shared the pattern on my Patreon page…but I also have a close up photo on my Instagram. If you’re familiar with Hitomezashi, the photo should help you understand how to stitch it😊
I'm just a beginner and would like to know what white marker to use as I am working on a khaki jacket which is difficult to see the lines. Love your work.
Hi! I used a generic heat erasable marker on this piece. In the past, I used it on khaki but the mark didn’t come off so I don’t particularly recommend it for the material. I’d use a water erasable marker for khaki (after testing it on somewhere not visible from outside), or a Hera marker. I haven’t found a perfect white erasable marker yet. I use different markers depending on the material. Here’s a video about erasable markers for dark fabrics⬇️😊 What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric?? th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
Really very beautiful! I've been trying to fix my torn jeans and realized it's not easy to find a good marker for lines. They either fade out almost instantly or have very little ink in them. Is there a brand you can recommend?
Denim is always tricky! Unfortunately I haven’t found the best marker yet. I often use a water erasable marker or a heat erasable marker, but it really depends on the colour of denim as well. When it comes to Hitomezashi, after finishing stitching in one direction, those stitches will become the guide for stitches in other directions and you don’t need to be able to see the grid lines anymore. So, I just let them fade and keep stitching. At the upper part of these trousers, I actually didn’t draw a grid properly and stitched the pattern, so you can see that the pattern is slightly inconsistent😅 but I see it often in old Sashiko items. Also, I made a video about white erasable markers in the past, if you’re interested😊⬇️ What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric?? I might have discovered something... th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
@thegreenwrapper Thank you so much for reply and informative video on markers! I enjoyed watching it 😊🙏! My jeans are pretty light and faded and I drew the first patterns with those refill markers which you mentioned in the video but they indeed have very little ink in them and I too felt that they create a lot of waste. I'll keep experimenting 🤗 Greetings from Finland 😻!
It’s always tricky to choose a right marker…I use different ones depending on the material. Denim and worn out garments are often hard to make clear marks. I used a heat erasable marker on this one. I investigated different markers in the past. I hope it helps🤞⬇️ What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric?? th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
Hi! I use several types of erasable markers but mainly water erasable markers and heat erasable markers. I made a video about erasable markers before😊⬇️ What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric?? I might have discovered something... th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
@christellefalk2035 Hi! The one I used is a generic heat erasable marker which I bought years ago online. It came with a lot of refills. It’s ok as a marker but the ink runs out very quickly. I used five refills during this project! I don’t like having so much plastic waste so I haven’t been using it often (so I still have many refills!). I also use Clover’s heat erasable marker. Otherwise, I use a water erasable marker called Chako Ace. All those markers are not perfect though. Heat erasable markers often leave some marks. I use different markers on different materials. I’d recommend testing the marker on your fabric before drawing the pattern!😊
If I did that much stitching in 2 days, I probably wouldn't do much more stitching for a month. I can put in about an hour or 2 a day before both my hand and brain start to protest.
Those trousers are a real work of art! They need to be in a gallery somewhere, hanging so that we can see the front and back. As for inconsistent stitches: In the past, before sewing machines, a red stitch used to be intentionally sewn into a garment because only gods could make something perfect. If one is rude enough to point out an inconsistency in my pieces, I simply tell them it is a 'design element'.
Thank you so much for your kind comment😊💕💕 I think I couldn’t see the result positively because I didn’t enjoy the stitching process as much as usual!
I’ll keep stitching this but I’ll try to enjoy it more!
Inconsistant stitches, we know because you told, nobody would notice! Don't be so hard on yourself. It's beautiful!
I would so ache everywhere stitching for so long!
What she said! 💕❤
Thank you🥹💕💕 I felt I rushed too much towards the end, so I thought it was not good enough to show you. It really means a lot, thank you❤️
I hand quilt and the elderly women who taught me taught me that I shouldn’t point out my flaws because other people see the project as a whole while we the maker see our individual stitches because we had them in our hands. Anyone who looks at your absolutely amazing work with a critical eye just has a judgmental nature because you do fabulous work! I also tend to remember the frame of mind I was in when I was doing a quilt and that reflects on my opinion of it. I strive to keep a prayerful heart and a joyful spirit when I have a needle in my hand. Blessings to you and many happy days of stitching.
I hand quilt also and feel just as you do. We are so hard on ourselves, aren't we?!
@@marijkeschellenbach2680 yes we are! Too much so. I’m going to move forward in looking at my quilting as a blessing both to the ones receiving it and to myself that I have the time and resources to make my art. Blessings to you as well.
Thank you🥹 Your advice means a lot to me. Reading your comment, I realised that I couldn’t see the result positively because I didn’t enjoy the stitching process as I rushed too much. I was really curious how much I could stitch in a short time of period, but I learned that it’s not my style. I need to relax to enjoy it. Thank you so much for your comment❤️
@@thegreenwrapper I understand.our best life lessons are born thru our difficulties. Looking forward to seeing your future work and videos. Happy sewing. 💙🧵🪡
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You continue to amaze me with your beautiful and intricate work and I can only imagine how tired your hands must have felt when you were done. This project is absolutely stunning!!!!!
Thank you as always😊 It was absolutely exhausting! Stitching on a garment is always hard and the trousers were heavy to hold! I stitched slowly last time, so I didn’t notice it😅 I prefer to stitch with my own pace and just enjoy.
As always, very beautiful. I've just started sashiko and I'm struggling getting more than just a few stitches on my needle. Watching you gives me hope that practice and time, one day I'll be able to fill up my needle too.
It took me quite a while but with lots of practice you will get better and better at getting more stitches on your needle and it is so satisfying when you get to that point. Following this wonderful site has helped me immensely.
I was the same at first!😊 It was very slow and sometimes frustrating, but, at the same time, it was so satisfying to see how the pattern gradually appeared! It takes a while to get used to it but I hope you enjoy it💕💕
Thank you for these beautiful videos. You've genuinely inspired me to save more items and beautify repairs. We have cats who enjoy stretching their nails on hard to replace items and this will be a wonderful way to repair and make them lovely again.
Thank you😊 I’ve got two cats so I know what you mean😹 My cats also love sitting on my fabric while I’m trying to stitch Sashiko. I ended up making a mat with Sashiko for them and they love it😅
And like usual, another beautiful work! 🍂🏵️🍁
Oh thank you🥹
Crikey, you area perfectionist!
What you have made is a piece of art, all the better for any teeny, tiny imperfections. ❤
Thank you so much🥹
Oh wow! These turned out so beautiful. I have just begun to look into sashiko and this video was very inspiring!
Oh I’m so glad😊 Thank you💕💕
I think you did a beautiful job and sounds like you learned a lot in the process
Thank you😊 Yes, I learned a lot from it! A large project is not easy but definitely it’s a great opportunity to learn new things!
I’ve had a taster of learning Sashiko stitching quite a few years ago. So relaxing watching you in your video, I will make time to take it up again, practice makes purpose they say, but yours is so beautiful and fascinating to watch you manipulate the material to the needle. 👏🇬🇧
It takes time to get used to it but it’s also very fun and relaxing once you get the rhythm💕💕
👏 you win the stitching running, nobody can do better so fast !
To be honnest, there is no point on running, mending was only make when the fabric was torn so it was step by step and time by time.
It's hard to say if women repairing garments enjoyed it cause it was above all to keep on using them but in the end, that's masterpiece indeed. ❤
Thank you💕💕 I think it was a good project in the end, because I’ve received many insightful comments like yours! I love this community😊
This is soo beautiful. Wow!🎀
Thank you💕💕
始めまして😊貴方の動画に出会えて良かった❤生活に添う実用的な作品。美しいですね。始末の良い生活、憧れます✨️生活に追われ、諦めていましたが、少しずつやっていきたいなと、改めて思いました。ありがとうございます✨
どうもありがとうございます。ありあわせのもので、自分が楽しめる針仕事をしているだけのチャンネルですが、素敵なコメントをいただいてとても嬉しいです😊
Amazing! Amazing! I could cry, b/c that’s a beautiful pants project! ❤❤❤
Thank you🥹💕💕
I know you had a lot of disappointment in your stitching, but I think it is absolutely beautiful. I wouldn't push yourself so hard if your hands are hurting. The pain is telling you, you've done too much and you need to rest your hands. Trust me on this - I have had a lot of problems with my hands (I'm 66). I have had many surgeries but I am grateful, I can still do the things I love. Love your video❤
Thank you so much🥹 I’ve really learned that I need to enjoy the process to feel satisfied with the result. I need to rest when it becomes too much. I’ve received the kindest comments from many experienced crafters like you after releasing this video. I’m so fortunate to have the amazing audience who teach me a lot from their experience. Thank you again❤️
It is such beautiful stitching...I would be so happy to wear and own those pants...you do a wonderful job!
Oh you’re so kind🥹 Thank you so much💕💕
This is so beautiful!! I love the patterns you selected!!!
Thank you! I love the patterns too!😊
It's a success. Only those who both know enough to understand the process and are curious enough to look could detect the "imperfections" but overall the effect is quite beautiful. It's also a success as long as you learn something or improve your skills. 😊
Thank you so much! I really learned a lot not only from the project itself but also from the kind comments like yours😊
This fabric looks so heavy, the result is beautiful but it might have been very difficult to stitch during such a long time, I understand you didn't enjoy it. Anyway, it is awesome and you will sure have a new look at your work after some time. We, makers, tend to be so hard on ourselves... we work and look at our makes like using a macro lens in photography and see all tiny imperfections, but we don't have to forget that it is handmade and unique :) I've just discovered your youtube channel, your videos are peaceful, calming and inspiring. Thank you and see you on Instagram ;) All the best.
Welcome to my channel and thank you for your beautiful comment💕💕 I do tend to look at small details of my own work (though I don’t see other people’s work in the same way!). Thank you again😊
They look amazing! I can see why your hands were suffering though… I hope you’ve had plenty of recovery time.
And even thought you’ve pointed out the “faults” with the moyozashi pattern, it still looks so well done. I’d be pleased to have my stitching look that neat!
Also, there’s a big difference between doing sashiko for pleasure nowadays rather than doing it out of necessity in the past. I’ve no doubt their hands hurt just as badly, or they were just more used to it as a part of their everyday lives. I don’t think it’s fair to try and uphold yourself to the same standards - your work is still a joy to see.
Thank you as always😊 Looking into the catalog of Sashiko-stitched jackets, I was thinking about how hard those women worked to complete one jacket. Maybe it was why I thought about stitching so intensely.
I prefer to enjoy stitching with my own pace😅
@@thegreenwrapper that makes a lot of sense. You’ve got to work in the way that suits you best.
Hi,i think it looks great! I read somewhere that “imperfect is the new perfection “. But you might enjoy the stitching more if you don’t need to rush! Just keep stitching!
Thank you! I was really curious how much I could stitch in a short time of period but I think it’s not my style. I need to relax and stitch with my own pace😊
I’m a quilter first and foremost, but also enjoy sashiko. You said that you didn’t stitch properly on back side, but there is a say among quilters “if a friend looks at the back of your quilt and says it is not perfect, they are a true friend”. I think this applies here too. Be your own best friend.
Thank you🥹 I’ll keep in mind when I feel unsatisfied with small details. I learned that I really need to enjoy the process and embrace the result💕💕
Beautiful work 🤩
Thank you💕💕
Very creative and awesome you stiches dear
Oh thank you so much💕💕
Beautiful work
Thank you💕💕
That’s just amazing work.
Thank you💕💕
a masterpiece, congratulation
Oh thank you💕💕
You made your sewing and your videos with so clear of explanation and sensitivines, it's really art❤@@thegreenwrapper
Este é um trabalho espetacular. Não é para qualquer pessoa. Exige dedicação paciência, capricho. O corpo sente o esforço (mãos, ombros, pescoço, olhos). Mas é realmente espetacular. Parabéns!
Thank you😊💕💕
Crazy beautiful
Thank you💕💕
Absolutely beautiful ❤️🇬🇧
Thank you💕💕
¡Qué belleza!!!! Yo lo veo perfecto!! 😀
Thank you💕💕
Es muy hermoso, quiero aprender, es una terapia.
Thank you😊💕💕
❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you💕💕
Sashiko is new to me, is there any particular thread for this type of needlecraft? The patterns are amazing and you are really good at it.
Thank you😊 I used cotton Sashiko thread. Sashiko thread is thick and strong so it’s great for mending. Also, the pattern looks clear with the thick thread. However, you don’t need any special tools to start Sashiko. As long as you have a needle, thread and fabric, you’re set to stitch Sashiko😊
Beautiful…! You’re too hard on yourself, though. Nothing in life is perfect; that’s what makes it beautiful! Be sure to give your poor hands and fingers a rest after using them so diligently for 2 days, too. They deserve it! Take care…! ❤
Beautiful work of art!!
What was the thickness and type of thread did you use for this material?
Thank you!
I used 4-ply Sashiko thread for this project 😊
Hello. ❤ do you have a tutorial for the pattern made with the groups of four crosses please?
Hi! I’ve shared the pattern on my Patreon page…but I also have a close up photo on my Instagram. If you’re familiar with Hitomezashi, the photo should help you understand how to stitch it😊
@thegreenwrapper Thanks for your response. I am not on social media for personal reasons but I appreciate you responding.
I'm just a beginner and would like to know what white marker to use as I am working on a khaki jacket which is difficult to see the lines. Love your work.
Hi! I used a generic heat erasable marker on this piece. In the past, I used it on khaki but the mark didn’t come off so I don’t particularly recommend it for the material. I’d use a water erasable marker for khaki (after testing it on somewhere not visible from outside), or a Hera marker.
I haven’t found a perfect white erasable marker yet. I use different markers depending on the material.
Here’s a video about erasable markers for dark fabrics⬇️😊
What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric??
th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
Really very beautiful! I've been trying to fix my torn jeans and realized it's not easy to find a good marker for lines. They either fade out almost instantly or have very little ink in them. Is there a brand you can recommend?
Denim is always tricky! Unfortunately I haven’t found the best marker yet.
I often use a water erasable marker or a heat erasable marker, but it really depends on the colour of denim as well.
When it comes to Hitomezashi, after finishing stitching in one direction, those stitches will become the guide for stitches in other directions and you don’t need to be able to see the grid lines anymore. So, I just let them fade and keep stitching.
At the upper part of these trousers, I actually didn’t draw a grid properly and stitched the pattern, so you can see that the pattern is slightly inconsistent😅 but I see it often in old Sashiko items.
Also, I made a video about white erasable markers in the past, if you’re interested😊⬇️
What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric?? I might have discovered something...
th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
@thegreenwrapper Thank you so much for reply and informative video on markers! I enjoyed watching it 😊🙏! My jeans are pretty light and faded and I drew the first patterns with those refill markers which you mentioned in the video but they indeed have very little ink in them and I too felt that they create a lot of waste. I'll keep experimenting 🤗 Greetings from Finland 😻!
Wow!
Thank you💕💕
I was wondering about transfer markers , Which ones should I use😊
It’s always tricky to choose a right marker…I use different ones depending on the material. Denim and worn out garments are often hard to make clear marks. I used a heat erasable marker on this one.
I investigated different markers in the past. I hope it helps🤞⬇️
What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric??
th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
New to this type stitching…What marking tool(s) do you use when creating designs?
Hi! I use several types of erasable markers but mainly water erasable markers and heat erasable markers.
I made a video about erasable markers before😊⬇️
What is the best erasable marker on dark fabric?? I might have discovered something...
th-cam.com/video/p_7assv_ZCk/w-d-xo.html
Me ENCANTA!!!😊
Thank you💕💕
What did you use for marking your fabric???
Hi! I used a white heat erasable marker😊
@@thegreenwrapper what brand? I have tried a couple and they make really thick lines. Yours look nice and thin. Thanks
@christellefalk2035 Hi! The one I used is a generic heat erasable marker which I bought years ago online. It came with a lot of refills. It’s ok as a marker but the ink runs out very quickly. I used five refills during this project!
I don’t like having so much plastic waste so I haven’t been using it often (so I still have many refills!). I also use Clover’s heat erasable marker. Otherwise, I use a water erasable marker called Chako Ace.
All those markers are not perfect though. Heat erasable markers often leave some marks. I use different markers on different materials. I’d recommend testing the marker on your fabric before drawing the pattern!😊
Thank you!
If I did that much stitching in 2 days, I probably wouldn't do much more stitching for a month. I can put in about an hour or 2 a day before both my hand and brain start to protest.
I think that’s the right amount of time to stitch! It was definitely too much for me😅