This hobby brings creativity and care together, turning flaws into features. It’s sustainable, expressive, and adds personality to your wardrobe.
Tinker Gauge
Our First Attempt
We’re still getting hands-on with this one, so we haven’t fully tried the kits yet. But we’re buzzing to dive in and learn as we go. The video below is one we watched that got us genuinely excited to give this craft a crack. The kits linked further down are the ones we’re planning to use when we start, but we haven’t tested them yet so have a read of the reviews and make sure they look right for you too.
Getting Started
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Starter Kit We Used
Sashiko Thread & Needles Set
The classic thread style for bold, decorative repairs.
Embroidery Hoop (Small)
Helps keep fabric stable while stitching.
Sharp Fabric Scissors
Clean cuts make patching much easier.
Fabric Patch Pack
Ready-made patches to stitch straight on.
Tailors Chalk
Great for marking patterns before stitching.
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More Ideas
Lovely intro to sashiko-style patching; very soothing to watch.
What we love
Shows woven-style darning and reinforcement on everyday clothes.
