Upcoming sashiko workshops (2025)

At the moment, there are no scheduled workshops.
Would you like to organise a private workshop? In Amsterdam? Or at your home, studio or at an event?
Feel free to get in touch!

I’ll guide you through the basics of Sashiko: how to draw patterns on denim and stitch them by hand. It’s a creative and meditative way to repair your favourite jeans or jacket. Or simply make them stand out as a one-of-a-kind piece!
I’ll share my personal techniques and lots of practical tips & tricks along the way.

These are cosy, hands-on workshops in small groups, with plenty of personal attention.
Never stitched before? No worries! Just bring your denim, I’ll take care of the rest.
You’ll leave with your own hand-stitched artwork and loads of inspiration.

Do you want to know more? Get in touch and let’s create something beautiful together!
Workshops in Dutch, English and French.

Workshops Sashiko & Boro boro embroidery

I love to share my knowledge and experience!

In a workshop, you'll learn to master the art of SASHIKO and BORO BORO – two ancient Japanese embroidery techniques traditionally employed for mending and reinforcing garments.

The embroidery process itself is quite simple, making it accessible to everyone, even those without prior embroidery experience!

Using BORO BORO and SASHIKO adds a distinctive touch to your clothing, ensuring it remains a source of joy for years to come.
My focus is primarily on embroidering denim. Considering the substantial water usage (about 7000 to 8000 liters) in producing a single pair of jeans, it becomes crucial to give denim a second life!

Feel free to bring your own denim jeans or jacket to the workshop – whether for repair or a stylish upgrade. This not only breathes new life into your clothing but also makes it trendy, unique, and undeniably eye-catching!

Note that BORO BORO and SASHIKO may not be suitable for denim with high elastane content.

For more details or to arrange your workshop, feel free to reach out!

Past sashiko workshops

• Workshop visible mending - Sashiko basics
  7 juni 2025, 
  2-4 pm

Modestraat Amsterdam
Buikslotermeerplein 15-17
1025ES Amsterdam 
(metro Noord)

https://www.instagram.com/modestraat_amsterdam

• Week van de circulaire economie
  20 maart 2025, 
  18pm-21:30pm

        The Field

        Stationsplein 25

        2312AJ Leiden

https://thefieldleiden.nl/events/kledingruil-weekvandecirculaireeconomie/

• Zero waste week, Amsterdam
  Oktober 16th 2024
  15pm-16:30pm

        Modestraat

        Buikslotermeerplein 15-17

        1025ES Amsterdam

Inscriptions: https://zerowasteweek.nl/activiteiten/sashiko-workshop-japans-herstellen/

• Juli 22nd 2023, 
  11am-13pm

        Modestraat

        Buikslotermeerplein 15-17

        1025ES Amsterdam