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SASHIKO BASICS

Thread Used for Sashiko

Olympus Sashiko Thread

Matte, cotton thread is typically used for sashiko. For this book, all projects are sewn

with Olympus brand sashiko thread. The thread is used as a single strand, which is

a little different from other embroidery floss that can be divided into smaller bundles

of strands. One skein is approximately 22 yards (20 m), and 29 colors are available.

ACTUAL SIZE

Olympus Sashiko Thread (Mix)

Variegated colors in a single strand can be

enjoyed with this type of sashiko thread.

100% cotton. Approximately 20m per skein.

HOW TO HANDLE THREAD SKEINS

1 To make stitching easier,

we will cut the skein into

a manageable length. Start by

removing the label.

2 Spread the skein without tang-

ling the thread. Notice that the

skein is bundled into a loop and

the thread ends are tied together.

3 Using a separate piece of

thread or ribbon, tie the loop

at opposite ends.

4 Cut off the tied end of the

sashiko thread. Do not cut

any of the other thread sections.

5 Cut through one of the loops.

6 You have now prepared the

thread for stitching. One

side still has a loop (the right

side shown in the photograph)

and the other side is now the cut

edge (the left side shown in the

photograph).

7 Pull the thread from the

looped side one at a time.

CARDING THE THREAD

Another option is carding,

or winding the thread

on a piece of cardboard.

Label the cardboard with

the color number for

easy reference.

When carding, it’s

helpful to have one

person hold the

skein while the other

person winds the

thread.

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