Sashiko Style Visible Mending—Hand Embroidery

DATE & TIME:

Nov 8, 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm

CLASSROOM COURTESY:

For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.

SKILL LEVEL:

Beginner—All skill levels welcome

📋 SUPPLY LIST:

All supplies included

About This Class

Sashiko is a beautiful Japanese mending technique that transforms worn or damaged garments into something stylish and new. In this 2‑hour hands‑on workshop, fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will guide you through the basics of visible mending using the running stitch and traditional geometric patterns. You’ll learn how to reinforce clothing with patches, create your own stitch designs, and give your garments a second life with handmade charm.

What We’ll Cover

This beginner‑friendly class walks you step‑by‑step through the essentials of Sashiko mending. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to continue mending and embellishing your clothing at home.

• Designing your own Sashiko stitch pattern
• Reinforcing a garment with a patch
• Preparing and managing your thread
• Creating the running stitch
• Finishing your thread cleanly
• Caring for your mended garment

Materials Included

• All supplies for class are included

Class Policies & Helpful Notes

Timing may vary slightly depending on student needs.

Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date.

Help us keep this class on the calendar!
This class needs a minimum of 6 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before class, the session may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference.

Instructor

Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ
Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. Born and raised in the desert of Washington state, she learned to love handmade creativity from her mother at an early age. Now a full‑time artist, Melissa is known for her playful use of texture and pattern in embroidery. For her, stitching is like coloring with needle and thread—an inviting, joyful way to bring art to life.