Here’s a few of my favourite things!
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Stitching & sewing tools
I always recommend and suggest that you support your local craft shop for these tools, but I know sometimes this isn’t possible.
I’ve saved some of my favourite and most used notions and sewing supplies that I love using from online shops on Etsy.
These are the sewing needles that I usually use, but if you have anything in your sewing cupboard then start with those and see what you like using.
Remember that it’s important to change your needle if it starts to feel harder to sew with, as they can become blunt over time.
Clover gold-eye embroidery needles in a size 9
My favourite threads are what I already have, what I find at op-shops / thrift stores, and what people pass onto me. I mostly use Sashiko thread and a regular sewing machine thread. But love to experiment with other threads as I come across them.
Don’t discount things like linen, fine crochet cotton, thin weaving threads. As long as it can thread through your needle and easily pull through your fabric then it can be used.
Ito Roku threads
Olympus Awai- iro threads in these hues
Daruma threads
Online shops
This is a small selection of small-business shops that you can support. Some will ship worldwide and some only within their country.
Ships from Australia:
BeBeBold
Vintage Japanese Textiles
Kimono House
Wafu Works
High Tea with Mrs Woo
Ink & Spindle
Ships from Japan:
Ships from UK:
Ships from USA:
check back for an updated list soon
Online natural dye courses by Rebecca Desnos
Rebecca shares beautiful courses teaching how to make colour using plants, mostly from your garden and local environment. Her speciality is avocado dyeing.
Make sure to check out Rebecca’s Natural Dye Club as you’ll learn so much, while connecting with the dyeing community.
