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Today, I received a packet. It's Sashiko embroidery thread what I ordered 2 days ago.
I love this thread very much so I'm happy that I could get 10 colors!
I want to use them soon, so I began to make a pot holder.
![](http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB-nWAnII/AAAAAAAAD_0/LpjiESh62QU/s512/SashikoPotholder1_1.jpg)
I write here how to make it. It's very simple recipe.
![](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB5ZVs54I/AAAAAAAAD-U/zeBD5YB4Fbw/s576/Sashiko1_2.jpg)
(1)At first, prepare the strap. Prepare a piece of fabric, approximately 1.5 inches wide,6 inches long.
![](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB5l-5ZCI/AAAAAAAAD-c/-4G8VlDf1_8/s512/Sashiko1_3.jpg)
(2)Then fold it in half, and fold each side in half again(Like bias tape). Then, sew it with embroidery thread as you like. I use running stitch.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB6HUwMfI/AAAAAAAAD-k/P9JQlEjmPII/s512/Sashiko1_4.jpg)
![](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB6dxYuqI/AAAAAAAAD-s/qGIMax5Kqtc/s512/Sashiko1_5.jpg)
Go to the potholder.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB2DqgaAI/AAAAAAAAD9k/TYICGJ3YXzM/Sashiko2.jpg)
(3)Cut the fabrics and batting. Today, I chose cotton linen gauze fabric for the upper side and green solid cotton for the other side. I didn't measure the size... But approximately 6 inches tall, 7 inches wide.
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(4)Lay them and sew them with basting thread on the edge.
The other side comes like this.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB23uVy1I/AAAAAAAAD90/u6l_dvNa_w0/Sashiko4.jpg)
![](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB4DORMJI/AAAAAAAAD-E/MU6Xsq9uU8w/Sashiko5.jpg)
(5)Then, stitch with embroidery thread as you like. I like french knot stitch, so sometimes I put it.
![](http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB5Iv6gdI/AAAAAAAAD-M/WYPfgEi7AFQ/s576/Sashiko6.jpg)
(6)Also, I put small piece of my favorite fabric.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB6tN2JlI/AAAAAAAAD-0/u6yGaZ939tg/s512/Sashiko7.jpg)
![](http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB7ILKj0I/AAAAAAAAD-8/zo2rLZmXebM/s576/Sashiko8.jpg)
(7)Stitch on the edge and trim the edge line.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB7uH2jSI/AAAAAAAAD_E/P5qZmXiY_vo/s512/Sashiko9.jpg)
(8)Whipstitch with embroidery thread. And on the one corner you like, put the strap.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB8Ar0bnI/AAAAAAAAD_M/UHvQkkBnVis/s512/Sashiko10.jpg)
![](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB8ZHSN9I/AAAAAAAAD_U/7aurJVQmPzU/s512/Sashiko11.jpg)
(9)Then you can take the basting thread. That's all! But I want something additionally, so I put running stitch near the edge.
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB9KzoEiI/AAAAAAAAD_k/C6-b6a1uzX4/s576/SashikoPotholder2_3.jpg)
![](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB93TpwRI/AAAAAAAAD_s/gcAUgTmNpeQ/s512/SashikoPotholder2_1.jpg)
*The other side comes like this. I like this side too!
![](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T0v2QHWn-B0/SbzB82myjhI/AAAAAAAAD_c/P0wTyUPWuVU/s512/SashikoPotholder2_2.jpg)
Thank you for reading. I'll put them on the my ETSY shop. -> ++SIESTA++
4 comments:
You are so patient. Not just this one. Those complicated bags and covers........
Hats off Mai.
Oh wow thank you soo much for sharing this tutorial with us! I love love it lots and will be sure to try it out! I love to hand sew everything too! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Hello Surya,
Thank you very much!
Hello Jacqueline,
I'm happy to hear that and to know you. Have a happy day too!
Wow Mai, I love this, thanks for sharing.
I can learn a lot from you and I always come back to your site
Mena
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