Definitions

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  • noun A Japanese form of decorative reinforcement stitching (or functional embroidery), traditionally used to reinforce or repair garments.

Etymologies

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Japanese 刺し子 ("little stabs")

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Examples

  • 2. The fabric was reinforced via hand quilting known as sashiko stitching.

    Archive 2005-07-01 2005

  • 2. The fabric was reinforced via hand quilting known as sashiko stitching.

    Turnout Art? 2005

  • In my defense, they were a sashiko project done during an interminable but miraculously un-rainy middle-school-age girls soccer tournament...

    Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts - A Dress A Day 2010

  • As always, the bundle of three fat quarters is very popular, so if you don't see it in the shop, just ask and I'll cut some for you. sashiko project I mentioned last month is sitting on my desk, waiting to be completed.

    Bend Blogs 2010

  • In February you will see an increase in items in my shop, including more sashiko thread and kits (remember, thread prices go UP as soon as new stock arrives in a few days so get yours now), vintage kimono fabric bundles, books, and new cotton yardage from Kona Bay.

    Bend Blogs The Ardent Thread 2010

  • In February you will see an increase in items in my shop, including more sashiko thread and kits (remember, thread prices go UP as soon as new stock arrives in a few days so get yours now), vintage kimono fabric bundles, books, and new cotton yardage from Kona Bay.

    Bend Blogs 2010

  • They were inspired by sashiko designs, which is why they are only outlines on top of solid color.

    doggdot.us 2009

  • He past collections included updated versions of traditional Japanese clothing like kimonos and sashiko coats and "

    The Budget Fashionista 2009

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