Beginner Sashiko stitching | How to add Sashiko to a garment

A step by step account of how I added Sashiko stitching to my handmade garment without using any templates (beginner friendly)! If this is your first time trying Sashiko stitching or are looking for ideas to incorporate more Sashiko into your projects, this video is for you. This was my first time attempting a Sashiko project and I have documented the thought process and steps I followed so you can follow along as well!

01:46 How to choose a garment
02:32 What tools to use
04:57 Design preparation
06:50 Using a grid
08:09 Running stitches
09:16 The cross stitch
10:29 The rice stitch
11:58 Rice stitch variation I
13:42 Rice stitch variation II
13:56 Garment assembly

Thank you to Geri In Stitches for her original idea of embellishing the Ashton Top with Sashiko. Geri’s blog post outlining her method:
Part 1  https://www.geriinstitches.com/post/h...
Part 2  https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/0...
Geri’s youtube channel:   / geriinstitches  
Check out Geri’s blog: https://www.geriinstitches.com/

Please check out Sashiko Story to learn more about Sashiko!
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The top used in this video is the Helen's Closet Ashton Top: https://helensclosetpatterns.com/prod...