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Sashiko Workshop for Beginners

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Elevate your clothing with the traditional Japanese art of mending

Dora Xu
(Snailblazer)

5.0 (49)

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1 hour

1 to 50 guests

$55 - $85 ($55 for Class only, no box; $85 for Class and box)

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Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.

What you'll do

What if that hole in your favourite jeans didn't have to mean goodbye?

Step into the world of Sashiko—Japan’s centuries-old art of visible mending—where simple stitches turn worn garments into something more meaningful and beautiful. This beginner-friendly livestream class blends cultural learning, hands-on creativity, and meditative practice, making it a perfect experience for team building, craft lovers, sustainability-minded makers, and anyone craving a mindful break.

Sashiko began as a practical way to reinforce and mend clothing in rural Japan, but over time it evolved into a poetic craft full of symbolic patterns and regional stories. In this workshop, You'll learn the basics of Sashiko stitching and create your own decorative repair patch. Take it home and use it to repair a pair of jeans, jacket, shirt, bag, or another beloved piece when you're ready.

This session is also designed for connection: a calming, creativity-forward experience that works beautifully for team-building, a unique bonding activity with friends or family, or a meaningful shared moment with someone special. You’ll leave with foundational Sashiko skills, an appreciation of its cultural heritage, and a renewed sense of possibility in what your hands—and your old clothes—can create.

This workshop features a rotating theme of beginner-friendly sashiko patterns, below is the seasonal workshop calendar:

Jan-March: cross stitch (jujizashi)

Apil-June: check stitch (koshi)

July-Sept: rice grain stitch (komezashi)

Oct-Dec: persimmon flower stitch (Kakinohanazashi)

Private group can request their own preferred pattern.

Photo credit: Dora Xu, Sven van Mourik

Upcoming dates for Sashiko Workshop for Beginners

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:39pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

299 upcoming dates between 5 Feb 2027 and 15 May 2027.

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What you'll get in your craft kit

a set of 8 different sashiko templates (stencils), Sashiko threads, needles, a set of erasable fabric pen in 8 colors, a thimble, a ruler.

*Free craft kit shipping in the U.S. and the Netherlands. Shipping to other countries may incur a small fee, please inquire for details.

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Knowledge required

Beginner friendly

What you'll need

Some scrap fabric to practice Sashiko with. Non-stretchy fabric such as cotton, linen, denim work the best.

Suitable for

This class is great for team building and can also be enjoyed on your own.

Verified reviews

Recent reviews of Sashiko Workshop for Beginners

5/5 from Joanna Jot, attended Sep 2026: I took part in a sashiko workshop with teacher Dora and loved every minute of it. Dora is incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the stitching techniques but also about the history and cultural roots of sashiko, which made the whole experience feel richer and more meaningful. She explained each step clearly and patiently, from choosing the right thread and needle to marking patterns and execution. I left the workshop with a finished piece I'm proud of :) I'd highly recommend Dora's workshops to anyone curious about sashiko, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills.
5/5 from Georgia Carns, attended Sep 2026: Dora is a dream host! Not only a beautiful warm energy but full of wisdom and knowledge! I’m looking forward to continuing my Sashiko journey
5/5 from Marta Sierra, attended Sep 2026: Great workshop experience with Dora. She shared a nice story about the origins of sashiko, its principles and types. After that, we moved to practice, with all the necessary materials and very clear explanations. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. Dora was very helpful. With no previous experience, I managed to make my sashiko pattern, which I could place afterwards on my jeans at home. It’s a beautiful technique to repair your clothes, extending their life and giving them some nice personality. I recommend it!
5/5 from Marion Schiffers, attended Sep 2026: One of my long cherished wishes was to learn more about Sashiko. Swapshop took the initiative and Dora fulfilled it. What a joy! Dora is an excellent teacher, sharing her great knowledge, showing wonderful examples of her work and encouraging our first steps in exploring this amazing craft. Grateful for this lovely experience!
5/5 from Laura Sedgwick, attended Sep 2026: A really lovely, relaxed evening learning about sashiko history and techniques. Would definitely recommend for anyone interested in crafts, textiles upcycling and/or sustainability
5/5 from Sven van Mourik, attended Sep 2026: Dora is a patient and talented instructor, and joy shines through the way she handles every aspect of her workshop.
5/5 from Dominique Feterman, attended Jun 2026: Dora was wonderful. I enjoyed getting to know her and learning more about what she does. She provided some great resources after the class, going above and beyond. Because I had a little bit of experience with Sashiko prior to the class, she adapted the class to what I was interested in learning. I’m looking forward working with her again.
5/5 from Paul Vallejo, attended May 2026: Highly recommend this engaging, educational and fun class! Dora is an excellent teacher and we had great conversations while learning. I didn’t have any background in sewing or needlework and was able to pick this up quite easily. I’m excited to continue to learn and practice Sashiko now that I have the fundamentals down.
5/5 from Lekha Nambiar, attended Mar 2026: Such a fun class I loved it. Learning a new skill like Sashiko is not only meditative but also functional. Torn jeans? No biggie, just mend it and make it one of a kind with ancient Japanese patterns. Dora is an amazing teacher, so passionate and patient. The online session worked really well for this, and I’m very proud of my embroidered bucket hat. I’ll be practicing these patterns and doing it on clothes next. Highly recommend!!
5/5 from Jennifer Lutris, attended Mar 2026: The instructor was very personable. She provided some background to the art, which I found useful and interesting. The amount of hands-on she walked us through was just right to get us started so now we have a base we can work from.
5/5 from Sonia Shah, attended Feb 2026: I had a really lovely time with Dora. I loved how she shared a bit of history behind the Sashiko workshop and guided us step by step, making the process feel accessible and rewarding. By the end, I was so happy with what I created, simple yet detailed, and the kit I received was beautiful and thoughtfully put together. I highly recommend this experience on ClassBento.
5/5 from Kristina, attended Jan 2026: What a cool concept! Dora is a pro. Not only does the design help men’s clothing, the patterns are so unique. Can’t wait to fix all my clothes like this!
5/5 from Marta Sierra, attended Jan 2026: Dora is a great teacher, she is patient and gives very clear instructions. The workshop is very practical, it gives you the basics and the motivation to keep practicing afterwards.

Your teacher

Dora Xu
(Snailblazer)

5.0 (49)

Women-owned

I’ve loved making things with my hands for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I’d transform my grandma’s scrap fabric into runway-ready Barbie outfits or patched up my little cousin’s torn trousers with an embroidered elephant patch. Growing up in Asia, where care, repair, and mending is common practice, I came to appreciate the deep heritage of traditional craftsmanship and sustainability passed down through generations. A broken piece that’s lovingly repaired and embellished carries more story, personality, and resilience; it’s the imperfection that makes it more beautiful.

After learning about the devastating impact of the fashion industry on the planet and human health, I dedicated my study and work to sustainability. After an MA in Environmental Management from Yale, couture training in Argentina, and 8 years of sustainability consulting across the U.S. and the Netherlands, I realized that people rarely change their mindset because of a corporate strategy deck or sustainability campaign. They change because they feel something. When someone experiences the joy of turning “waste” into something wonderful with their own hands, imagination opens far faster than logic ever could.

That insight become crystal clear through my work as co-founder of Repair Café Oud-Noord Amsterdam, where I’ve been teaching local residents to repair damaged textiles since 2022. Our work was featured in the Japanese documentary "The Repair Café" by Masato Sezawa, which went on to inspire the repair movement across Japan—demonstrating how a grassroots, hands-on approach to sustainability can ripple outward and spark meaningful change at a global scale.

That realization led me to start SnailBlazer, a sustainability and cross-cultural education organization. Like a trailblazer—but at a slower and more intentional pace—SnailBlazer invites people into a world where sustainability feels playful, cultural exchange feels natural, and creativity brings people together. Through workshops in textile upcycling, embroidery, crochet, macramé, and origami, I create spaces where people can take a pause, reconnect with their hands, their hearts, and each other. If you’re excited to play like a kid again, I’d love to welcome you into the SnailBlazer community —one mindful stitch at a time.

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