All embroidery classes are taught by the talented artist Michelle Workowski of Viola.

Boro stitching is a Japanese mending technique that I have fallen in love with!

'Boro' is literally translated as "rags" or "scraps of cloth". It originated in rural Japan between 1850 and 1950 (although I have read references to the 1600s). The technique was developed by humble peasant farmers out of the necessity to stay warm during periods of extreme temperatures and poverty. They would patch up clothing and quilts using scraps of old kimonos or hemp fabric, making the garment last long enough to be passed down through the generations. In this class you will learn how to use this technique resulting in a fashion piece that will make you want to wear out your clothes faster, just so you can mend them with boro stitching.

Provided: some extra fabrics

Please bring: a Sashiko needle, Sashiko thread, Sashiko thimble, denim fabric (cut from old blue jeans), and multiple scraps of cotton fabric in a variety of colors and patterns

Note: needle, thread and/or thimble can be purchased at Ewetopia

Materials are available for purchase at Ewetopia if needed.

Cost: $25