This practical Sashiko Stitching Kit brings together all you need to begin repairing, reinforcing, and embellishing your garments through the mindful practice of Japanese hand-stitching.
Each tool has been chosen to support smooth, even stitches—whether you’re mending denim, adding decorative patterns, or experimenting with visible repair. Traditional Sashiko threads and a reusable pattern stencil help you create beautiful designs, while the heat-erasable pen and tacking thread make precise marking and layering simple. Discarded-denim swatches from our collaboration with Renee Materials offer space to practise or patch, giving new life to off-cuts through creative reuse. Packed with essential tools and digital instructions, this set makes Sashiko an accessible and inspiring craft for all skill levels.
Included in the set:
Two Sashiko threads — traditional blue and white
One Sashiko pattern stencil (choose from available designs)
Two Sashiko needles in different sizes — the long needle gathers more fabric for straight, even lines; the shorter needle navigates curves and small details
Five denim swatches from discarded jeans provided by Renee Materials
Heat-erasable fabric pen for clean, temporary marking
Basting/tacking thread for holding layers together while stitching
Snips for cleaning frayed or loose threads
Leather Sashiko thimble — ideal for thicker denim repairs and pushing the needle through multiple layers
One small piece of beeswax to smooth and strengthen the thread before stitching
