Sashiko （刺し子）is a traditional Japanese stitching technique for mending clothes, developed by working-class people such as farmers and fishermen during the Edo period. It’s a form of upcycling, making garments stronger and lasting longer.

These workshops are an introductory course to learn the basic skills of decorative sashiko stitching. No prior experience of sashiko is necessary but you need to have basic skills in sewing for this workshop. Please bring a garment of your choice in light cotton or linen on which you would like to apply sashiko stitching.

Participants will receive a £5 UNIQLO voucher at the end of the session.

Founder of Studio Masachuka, Masahiko Morikawa started his career in 2006 with a small fashion project selling customised jeans whilst studying in Canada. In order to gain sewing skills he started working at sewing factory Benerozo in Kumamoto where he trained for 4 years before moving to the UK in 2011. After working as studio manager for a factory in South London and helping to run a fashion brand, he set up Studio Masachuka Limited in 2012. Studio Masachuka has been collaborating with Uniqlo Europe, USA and Japan since 2022 on their sustainability project to help make fashion more ethical and sustainable.

Co-organised with Studio Masachuka and The Japan Soceity.

Location

This workshop will take place on the 4th floor of our flagship UNIQLO 311 Oxford Street store.

The 4th floor can be accessed via the in-store lift, or alternatively via escalator through the store.

Suitable for attendees ages 14+. One ticket per workshop attendee.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst taking part in the workshop.

Sashiko Workshop with Studio Masachuka [3]