Sashiko to the world. Appreciation to the Fabric. Upcycle and Repurpose.
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Last updated on Apr 16, 2025
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Bellas on Aug 31, 2026
5 out of 5 starsAwesome thread exactly as described high quality material . Package beautiful wrapped. Will purchase again from this store.
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Bellas on Aug 31, 2026
5 out of 5 starsExactly as described highly recommend this store shipped super fast . Colors material very high quality. Great package beautiful wrapped. Thank you.
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Cindy on Aug 27, 2026
5 out of 5 starsFantastic quality and feel that speaks to the intentional and experienced selection of tools of a lifelong craftsman. Paired with Atsushi's book, Sashiko: The Untold Story, these quality materials from the etsy shop reveal and explain a small piece of the rich history there is to learn for this art. Shipped promptly and with care. I will certainly be a return buyer.
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Janni on Jul 3, 2026
5 out of 5 starsTheir website, Upcycle Stitches was so helpful and practical in learning how to sashiko, thanks for the detailed instruction!
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Cynthia on Jun 29, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI have used a finger thimble before but never something like this. I like it. My fingers are a little thick but the ring adjusts and I had no trouble with it
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Lanie on Apr 1, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThe sashiko thread collection was as described, shipped promptly, and packaged well. I'm new to sashiko, but it seems to be a good quality thread! I will purchase from this seller again.
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Tom on Mar 1, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful thread that came in a package with a personal, handwritten note on it. Very good seller.
About UpcycleStitches
Sales
2,382
On Etsy since 2012
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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.
Shop about video description
Shop members
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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.
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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
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FUJIX Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
A long-established thread manufacture in Kyoto.
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Kaki Zanmai
Gifu, Japan
Persimmon / Kakishibu Dye Professionals in Gifu, Japan.
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Misuzu Hasami
Ono, Japan
Japanese Traditional Scissor Maker
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Nana Sashiko
Tokyo, Japan
Learning Sashiko as a student of Upcycle Stitches, this is her debut as a Sashiko artisan.
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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.
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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
Shipping
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Customs and import taxes
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Payment options
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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
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Returns & exchanges
See item details for return and exchange eligibility.
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: before item has shipped
More information
Last updated on
Dec 17, 2025
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.