Learn MOre Unshin with Atsushi
When you wish to explore Unshin (the core technique of moving the needle),
and Sashiko more deeply and carefully,
I invite you to consider joining Atsushi’s Online or In-Person classes.
For the Online Class,
you will receive a $15 discount as a way of thanking you to take the Class of our friends/students.
Online Sashiko Class [Core & Essence]
Learn authentic Sashiko from home with our Online Class [Core & Essence]. With a full set of materials, step-by-step video lessons, and a live session with Atsushi, you’ll experience the joy of Unshin stitching and carry forward the heart of Japanese Sashiko in your own hands.
In-Person Sashiko Class / Retreats
After learning Sashiko from your teacher, we warmly invite you to deepen your practice and further explore Unshin with Atsushi in an In-Person Class or a Sashiko Retreat. These gatherings offer hands-on guidance, real-time support, and an opportunity to immerse yourself in the stories and spirit of Japanese Sashiko—carrying home not only refined skills, but also lasting memories and connections that enrich your daily stitching.
Schedule for In-Person Class/Retreat (In USA)
https://sashikostory.com/In-Person-Class
Sashiko Japan Retreat
Introductory Course on Domestika
If you would like to learn more directly from Atsushi but are not yet ready to commit to the larger time and financial investment of a full class or retreat, we warmly recommend starting with our Introductory Course. It offers a welcoming first step to experience Atsushi’s Sashiko and begin deepening your journey at your own pace.
Supplies available online
Some of the supplies and tools introduced in the workshop are available online.
For worldwide shipping with English support, please visit SashikoStory.com.
If you have a shipping address within Japan and do not require support in English,
please visit Sashi.Co, which is operated in Japan by my mother, Keiko Futatsuya.
This is the Sashiko thread we use and recommend every day—specially made in Japan for Sashiko, ensuring both beautiful results and a satisfying stitching process. For details on why thread matters, please see our articles.
This set includes the essential tools we use daily as Sashiko artisans: one handmade thimble and three durable, flexible needles—fundamental for authentic Sashiko stitching. Manufactured in Japan, the contents remain the same even if packaging differs.
Fabric for Sashiko (Indigo Dyed Cotton 100% Fabric)
This 100% cotton fabric is indigo-dyed and woven in Japan, carefully made to replicate traditional Edo-period textiles. With a width of about 112 cm (44.1") and sold per yard (36"), it is the fabric we most recommend for Sashiko unshin and daily practice, offering the best texture for both stitching and learning.
