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UpcycleStitches

Sashiko Thread, Fabric, and More

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
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Announcement    [Update // October 2022]

We continue offering the Sashiko supplies & Sashiko items with following the necessary precaution and USPS measures. If it will take longer than usual, we will notify you here. As of today (Oct.2022), we do not experience the difficulty in fulfilling the order, so everything should be the same as usual.

However, due to Covid-19, the supplies from Japan may take much longer to arrive to the U.S. Also, Japan Post announce that they will not make a delivery to some countries. There is a possibility of "running out" of inventory if this situation continues. If you plan to purchase Sashiko supplies, please make sure to place when they are available.

I appreciate your understanding & interest in Sashiko.

Stay Safe & Enjoy Sashiko.
Atsushi

*We experience a system error for the "Shipping Free" option. All of the package with "Shipping Free" will be shipped with First-Class USPS package. Please contact us when you would like to upgrade. We are happy to upgrade it with extra fee.

Note: +++++++++++++

We strive to provide the best Sashiko supplies & Sashiko artworks based on our 30+ years of experience in Sashiko.

**Sashiko Thread does matter**
Our Sashiko threads are specially designed for the Sashiko purpose. Some threads are dyed with Natural Vege/Herb. The better Sashiko thread will result in the more beautiful stitching. There are many reasons we call it "Sashiko thread".

We also provide some Sashiko fabric, Sashiko art pieces, and small bags and accessories. Enjoy the great quality of our supplies & art from long-lasting tradition.

[Note about International Shipping - outside of the USA]

*Atsushi will make a shipment of the orders to be delivered to the US address from PA via USPS. Keiko will make a shipment of the orders delivered to the Japanese address and other International addresses, from Japan via Japan Post.

[About Free Domestic shipping]

We offer free shipping for the order of more than $35.00 in total. If the order total weight is less than 1 lb, the package will be shipped in "First-Class" mail (even if the system only let you choose the priority one. In order to keep the accurate shipping weight, the system may over-estimate the weight depends on the order contents). The carrier is USPS. Thank you for understanding.

[What is Sashiko?]
*Sashiko is a form of hand-stitching developed in Japan. It looks similar to the embroidery, but developed in unique reasons & purposes, emphasizing on strengthening the fabric. We believe the technique and culture of Sashiko can be applied to existing quilting and patchwork. You may learn more about Sashiko by following us. Thank you!


Atsushi Futatsuya
Keiko Futatsuya

Announcement

Last updated on Mar 4, 2023

[Update // October 2022]

We continue offering the Sashiko supplies & Sashiko items with following the necessary precaution and USPS measures. If it will take longer than usual, we will notify you here. As of today (Oct.2022), we do not experience the difficulty in fulfilling the order, so everything should be the same as usual.

However, due to Covid-19, the supplies from Japan may take much longer to arrive to the U.S. Also, Japan Post announce that they will not make a delivery to some countries. There is a possibility of "running out" of inventory if this situation continues. If you plan to purchase Sashiko supplies, please make sure to place when they are available.

I appreciate your understanding & interest in Sashiko.

Stay Safe & Enjoy Sashiko.
Atsushi

*We experience a system error for the "Shipping Free" option. All of the package with "Shipping Free" will be shipped with First-Class USPS package. Please contact us when you would like to upgrade. We are happy to upgrade it with extra fee.

Note: +++++++++++++

We strive to provide the best Sashiko supplies & Sashiko artworks based on our 30+ years of experience in Sashiko.

**Sashiko Thread does matter**
Our Sashiko threads are specially designed for the Sashiko purpose. Some threads are dyed with Natural Vege/Herb. The better Sashiko thread will result in the more beautiful stitching. There are many reasons we call it "Sashiko thread".

We also provide some Sashiko fabric, Sashiko art pieces, and small bags and accessories. Enjoy the great quality of our supplies & art from long-lasting tradition.

[Note about International Shipping - outside of the USA]

*Atsushi will make a shipment of the orders to be delivered to the US address from PA via USPS. Keiko will make a shipment of the orders delivered to the Japanese address and other International addresses, from Japan via Japan Post.

[About Free Domestic shipping]

We offer free shipping for the order of more than $35.00 in total. If the order total weight is less than 1 lb, the package will be shipped in "First-Class" mail (even if the system only let you choose the priority one. In order to keep the accurate shipping weight, the system may over-estimate the weight depends on the order contents). The carrier is USPS. Thank you for understanding.

[What is Sashiko?]
*Sashiko is a form of hand-stitching developed in Japan. It looks similar to the embroidery, but developed in unique reasons & purposes, emphasizing on strengthening the fabric. We believe the technique and culture of Sashiko can be applied to existing quilting and patchwork. You may learn more about Sashiko by following us. Thank you!


Atsushi Futatsuya
Keiko Futatsuya

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About UpcycleStitches

Sales 2,114
On Etsy since 2012
  • We are proud of the color we created with Natural & Hand-dyes. They are exclusive and stunningly beautiful.
  • Don't know where to start Sashiko? Try our DIY Kit and start off with some tutorials online (Youtube | @Sashi.Co).
  • We make Boro. Yes. We recreate Boro by mending Boro swatches. Usable Boro. We call it, FRESH BORO.
  • A good team of Keiko and Atsushi to serve you for better Sashiko life.

Sashiko to the world. Appreciation to the Fabric. Upcycle and Repurpose.

Shop members

  • Atsushi Futatsuya

    Owner, Curator

    Sashiko "Repair" Artist. The main focus is on Sashiko on the Denim or ordinary clothes. Also working on many Tutorials to make Sashiko more accessible.

  • Keiko Futatsuya

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    Keiko is a gifted artist, Sashiko genius. She stitches well... but more importantly, her sense of using Sashiko in her works is just stunning. She also dyes Sashiko threads and fabric for Sashiko, simply to satisfy her expectation to be the one.

Production partners

  • FUJIX Ltd.

    Kyoto, Japan

    A long-established thread manufacture in Kyoto.

  • Kaki Zanmai

    Gifu, Japan

    Persimmon / Kakishibu Dye Professionals in Gifu, Japan.

  • Nana Sashiko

    Tokyo, Japan

    Learning Sashiko as a student of Upcycle Stitches, this is her debut as a Sashiko artisan.

  • Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya

    Takayama, Japan

    A group of Sashiko artists with the Sashiko Director of Keiko Futatsuya. They are a rare group which can recreate the authentic Boro in this society.

  • Tulip Hiroshima Needle

    Hiroshima, Japan

    The History of Hiroshima Needle production stretches back over 300 years, to when the ruling Asano Clan of Hiroshima Domain spread the practice as piecework for low-ranking samurai to support themselves. Since then, there have been numerous improvements in terms of both product quality

Shop policies

Last updated on Jul 4, 2022

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Cancellations

Cancellations: accepted

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More information

Last updated on May 11, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

We would happily take a commission work. Please contact us for more information. Please be advised that our work is all done by hands.

Care instructions

[Natural Dye Sashiko thread]

Please avoid any detergent with bleach or similar chemical in it. Please use the Neutral detergent when you are in need of washing. Some dye process requires the chemical reaction, and any oxidation or reduction may change or wash out the color. Hand-wash is recommended for the first few times.

Wholesale availability

No, we do not offer wholesale due to keeping the price low. We may able to give you the bulk discount. Please contact us for more details.