Hishaki-nui techniques make symmetrical patterns and Miru shibori patterns comprise several parallel rows of stitching to create a woodgrain effect.

Over the 2 hour workshop you’ll master the following stitching skills and learn all about indigo:– How to make the Shibori starting and ending knots to create tight, crisp patterns– How to sew different types of Shibori stitches on the fold - ori nui (teeth stitch) and maki nui (wrapped stitch)– How to combine straight stitch and circle patterns– How to sew the traditional Karamatsu (larch) pattern and how it can be applied to other shapes such as hexagons and hearts– How to create motifs on the fold by combining the different shibori stitches – How to make larger patterns using variations of these patterns

Online classes last 2 hours

In the class you will prepare your pieces for dyeing and then dye them afterwards at your own convenience. I will explain how to set up the Dylon dye but there are simple instructions on the packet as well.

IMPORTANT!!

You will need to buy a Dylon hand dye and 250g table salt in order to be able to dye your work or an indigo kit for my online classes. You will also need a plastic bucket, stirrer and rubber gloves.

If you are providing your own supplies for the class you will also need:

• Pre-washed calico, cotton or linen fabric
• Needle - a thinnish long darner works well
• Strong thread - ideally bonded nylon 60s weight upholstery thread or a strong cotton thread
• Small pair of sharp scissors