Mending with Sashiko
The Japanese art of visible repair
$39.00
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
9 February 2026
Summary
Learn Sashiko, the timeless Japanese form of decorative stitch repair, to mend your clothes, bedsheets and more.
The Japanese art of Sashiko is a joyful and practical method of decorative repair. It is a hand sewing technique with a long and colourful history, based on simple stitches that anyone can pick up, regardless of skill level. This book contains both simple and advanced patterns to cater to those both new and well-versed in this timeless craft.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837330065 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1837330069 |
| Author: | Kerstin Neumüller, Takao Momiyama |
| Publisher: | Batsford |
| Imprint: | Batsford |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 9 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 622g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 237mm x 197mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘The both beautiful and informative Mending with Sashiko focuses on sashiko as a way of mending and reusing used and worn clothes and textiles which is inspiring and timely.’
* BTJ *About The Author
Kerstin Neumüller
Kerstin Neumuller is a crafter, tailor, woodworker and author with many years of textile studies behind her. She can be found in her workshop creating things whenever she isn’t writing books or teaching workshops. Her previous books include: Simple Weave, Indigo and Mend & Patch. She lives in Sormland, Sweden.
Takao ‘Momi’ Momiyama has received a lot of attention for his work in Sashiko, which has been shown in many popular exhibition spaces such as Sweden’s Vandalorum and Fiber Space Gallery, and the Helsinki Design Museum. This is Momi’s debut book, and he lives in Sweden.
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