Tutor: Gemma, craft workshop tutor

Join craft tutor Gemma as she demonstrates the art of sashiko, a decorative stitching style from Japan. Gemma explains how to use sashiko designs to decorate bags and other fabric that you might have at home.

Prep: prepare your materials and clear a space to work

Video time: 27 minutes

Materials and equipment you'll need to take part:

• Grid paper or a piece of paper with a grid marked on
• A pencil
• A ruler
• Something circular to draw round, ideally 6cm
• Fabric chalk
• Some fabric or a plain tote bag
• Sashiko thread or embroidery thread
• Long needle

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