Boro
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Wondering the difference Sashiko and Boro? Sashiko Artist, Atsush, shares his experience in understanding of Sashiko and Boro.
Judith Kolodny saved to Quilting
Send me your favourite most comfy pair of jeans (preferably holey and well worn) and I will customise them for you using the colours you prefer! Boro is the Japanese art of hand stitching and patching with lovely fabrics to make the piece even more beautiful than before. No sewing machine used! It's all patiently hand-made. Each custom piece takes 10+ hours to complete and of course, no two pieces are the same. What a great way to extend the lifespan of your wardrobe and have something…
Susan Fletcher saved to Boro Mending
This is a question that gets asked all the time, and it can be very easy to confuse the two. I go into depth about Boro stitching in a previous post , and to summarize, Boro when translated literally means “tattered or repaired”. This technique combines layers of fabric and running stitch, combi
Suzanne Williams saved to Sewing
Quick and easy boro stitching tutorial and instructions on creating a very simple piece of boro inspired cloth. See the boro (quilt) stitching tutorial here.
Veronica Wang saved to Textiles
In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…
Affirm Notary Public saved to boro
My Boro Stitching & Thought for Other Stitchers .... but thats just how I like to do it. Other people stitch wonderful pieces with parallel lines evenly spaced. It's a matter of what you enjoy plus what is functional for your project. The right thing to do is to suit yourself!
Marsha Loewenberg saved to Boro
What is Boro Stitching? The raw simplicity and functional beauty of the boro artform is something that I’ve adored for some time. I get a lot […]
Christine Shimizu saved to Boro
In today's world of disposable fashion, we are seeing a resurgance of the art of mending to repair and embellish our clothing.
While travelling through Yokohama on a recent trip I stumbled across something truly amazing. I’m not normally swayed to purchase something so readily when I’m out […]
Unique Threadgoods saved to Embellishments