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Sashiko-ori Pattern Styles

The three principle sashiko styles have their own defining characteristics.

Hitomezashi

  • straight running stitch rows

  • pattern threads may meet at intersections

  • pattern threads may cross

  • pattern repeats are small scale

  • diagonal lines are hand stitched

Hitomezashi example

Moyouzashi

  • running stitch lines may be curved

  • pattern threads do not meet at intersections

  • pattern threads do not cross

  • motifs are often large scale

Moyouzashi example

Koginzashi

  • pattern threads are in weft only

  • pattern repeats are small scale

Koginzashi example

A word about hand stitching ---

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Several simple hitomezashi patterns lend themselves to embellishment by the addition of simple, diagonal running stitches or by kuguri lacing.

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Kuguri is pattern hand stitching that travels under the woven pattern threads and above the surface of the ground fabric. It does not go through the fabric and is not visible on the reverse side of the cloth.

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Kiguri stitching example

Hydrangea - Kuguri Lacing

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