Skill Level
Beginner
Tutor
Donna
Dates and Times
Day – Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Dates – Tuesday 8th September Wednesday 16th, 23rd and 30th September and Tuesday 13th, 20th October 2026
Time – 7-9 pm
Course Structure
Session 1: Kaye will guide you through cutting out and preparing your jacket pieces.
Sessions 2–4: Donna will introduce you to the art of sashiko embroidery. You’ll learn beautiful hand-stitched patterns to embellish your pockets and neckband, adding texture, character, and a personal touch to your garment.
Sessions 5–6: Kaye returns to lead you through construction, helping you assemble your embroidered pieces into a stylish, finished jacket you’ll be proud to wear.
What skills will I learn?
These course have been thoughtfully structured to provide you with all the knowledge and practical experience needed to create a stunning kimono style jacket. Here’s what’s included:
- Pattern preparation
- Traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery techniques
- Garment construction and sewing skills
- How to combine decorative stitching with wearable fashion
What will I leave with?
- A completed sashiko-embellished denim jacket, made by you from start to finish
- New sewing and embroidery skills
- The confidence to personalise future garment projects
What’s included in the price of the course?
- A specially drafted Kimono style jacket from @Aliceandcopatterns
- Pattern instructions with construction diagrams
- Course handouts for your Sashiko stitches
- Inclusion in a WhatsApp group for support the duration of the course and afterward should you need us
What Do I Need To Bring With Me To The Course
You will need to bring
The sewing Part
- Your sewing machine plus instruction manual and extension cable for weeks 5 and 6
- Fabric to make your jacket ( We will send you a list of suggested fabrics and quantity required for your size)
- You will need a sewing tool kit (You will be given a list of what to bring)
The Sashiko part
- Your Sashiko tools including needles thread and marker pen ( We will send you an exact list )
What else do I need to know?
Once you book, you’ll get a confirmation email — just make sure we’ve got your phone number, so it reaches you! We’ll also add you to a lovely little WhatsApp group with the rest of your course-mates before you get started, so you can say hello and get excited together.
A couple of practical notes: our classes are non-refundable, so do take a peek at your diary before booking to make sure the dates work for you. It’s also worth having a read of our FAQs and T’s & C’s, just so you know what to expect.
Got a question before the course starts? We’d love to hear from you — just drop us a line at [email protected].
And finally, we like to keep our groups small and friendly, so spaces do fill up quickly — booking early is always a good shout! (We do reserve the right to cancel a course if we don’t have enough makers signed up, but we’ll always let you know as soon as possible.)
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