"Needle" is one of a few essential tools in Sashiko. To accomodate various needs and demands, we can find many choices in Sashiko Needles. Although there is no such a thing as Right or Wrong, we strongly recommend very specific needles because of our abundance of Sashiko Stories. [Product Information] Manufactured in Japan (Tulip Company Limited) Size: 0.91 c 51.5 (mm) - Choice of Thin or Thick Materials: Needles/Steel *This product should be used for sewing purposes only. Please keep out of reach of small children. *The color of package has changed in Summer 2024 to a bit darker Green. The contents (Needles) are the same quality as before. For the change of color, please check the photo. Based on Feedback from Sashiko Artisans 7 years ago (in 2016~2017), before Sashiko has become this popular, Tulip Needle Company contacted us if we could offer the feedback for their new Sashiko Needles. Although we had our own Sashiko Needle for our Sashiko practice, we believed it would be very beneficial to offer our feedback to other well-reputated needle manufacture in Japan. We exchanged processes of using the needle, they revising the needle based on our feedbacks, and then this "Sashiko Needle Big Eye Straight" had its debut. Well... it is natural that we would have very similar needle as the needles for our Sashiko usages are quite specific. The length of 51.5mm, the size of needle eyes.. and such. As the result, this Big Eye Straight Sashiko Needles are very similar to what we offer as "Sashi.Co Sashiko needle". The difference is that they decided to offer 2 thickness for various purposes stitching through some thick fabric. We have 3 Choices under the "Big Eye Straight" Series: Thin, Thick and Kogin. *Needle for Kogin need to satisfy very different purpose of stitching, so please find another page to purchase & understand the Kogin Needle. Thin one (THN-103e) is very close to our Original Sashiko Thread. Thick One (THN-102e) is a bit thicker than the needle we recommend.

Discover high-quality Traditional Japanese Sashiko Thread made from 100% Egyptian Cotton. Ideal for daily Sashiko stitching.

Thread Matters in Sashiko. A good & appropriate Sashiko thread will improve the stitching significantly. Since Sashiko threads are very valuable, I want you to learn how to keep Sashiko thread in a good shape to complete in using them. One recommended item for that is a Bobbin Paper to wind up a whole 145 meter Sashiko Thread skeins or some small thread like 30~40 meter Sashiko Thread. Please check the Youtube videos at the end of this product page for "How to make Sashiko Threae Bobbin". Our Original ITOMAKI Bobbin Paper is now Available In order to keep Sashiko Thread in a good shape, making a thread bobbin is a great solution. 【Update in August 2021】 Until Summer 2021, we carried 2 kinds of good quality bobbin paper in 2 thickness. Unfortunately, the manufacture discontinued the item toward the end of 2020, and we couldn't find the replacement for the bobbin papers (like photos with saying Sold Out). Instead, since Bobbin paper is one important item for us, we decided to invest some into making our original Bobbin Paper, and Our Original ITOMAKI Bobbin Paper is Available. It is now Thicker and bigger than the previous commercialized Bobbin Paper. You may want to wind the thread in 2 direction (as photos show) so that the negative affect to the thread twist will be minimum. We are very happy to introduce this item. We are offering it with the special price to cerebrate the release. It is much better bobbin paper in comparison to the previous one. The pricing is for ONE Itomaki Paper (NO Sashiko Threads are included - for the threads, please check other pages). Here is a link to Youtube video, "How to keep the Sashiko Thread in a good shape".

When we draw a pattern on our Best Indigo Dye fabric (or other similar fabric), we often use a white chalk pencil. We have received many inquires about what kind of tools we use, here is a pencil we daily use. [Product Information] White Chalk Pencil - Made in Japan It is already sharpened for the first use. Covered with a Cap with brush to subtle the line. You may use an appropriate pencil sharpner for the continuous usage.

During the process of dyeing Sashiko threads with natural dyes, we occasionally discover unique colors and variations that occur unintentionally. In the past, we offered these threads as "No Numbers," without allowing color choices. However, starting in 2025, I’ve decided to introduce each skein individually, highlighting these One-of-a-Kind natural-dye Sashiko threads. Some of these skeins may not be "evenly" dyed, but I believe their uniqueness is what makes them truly special. [Product Information] Manufacture in Japan, hand dyed by Keiko Futatsuya Material : Cotton 100%, Natural Dye Ingredience Length : About 145 meter per skein Weight : About 29 g *Specifically Designed for Sashiko purpose. (A video for "Why Sashiko Thread?") *Please read the article of How to handle Natural Dye Thread and Fabric. For the Regular Natural Dye, please check this selection.

Product Information Manufacture in Japan, hand dyed by Keiko Futatsuya Material : Cotton 100%, Natural Dye Ingredience (Materials specified in the Color Selection) Length : About 145 meter per skein Weight : About 29 g *Specifically Designed for Sashiko purpose. *Please read the article of How to handle Natural Dye Thread and Fabric. 【Color Selection】 #002m - Gray / Dyed with Japanese Nutgal #003m - Bright Beige / Dyed with Tangala #004m - Dark Beige / Dyed with Tangala #006m (#019m) - Gray / Dyed with Myrobalan #008m - Dyed with LacDye - #010m - Dyed with LacDye - #011m - Dyed with LacDye #013m - Dyed with W,Madder #014m - Dyed with W.Madder #015m - Dyed with W.Madder #022m - Dyed withMountain Peach #023m - Dyed withLacDye #024m - Brighter Yellow // Dyed with Mountain Peach #025m - Darker Yellow // Dyed withMyrobalan #026m - Gray // Dyed with Logwood #027m - Purple // Dyed with Logwood #028m - Blue // Dyed with Logwood *The pricing is for 1 skein of Sashiko Thread unless it is stated otherwise.