QUIET MOMENTS, STITCHED BY HAND
Thoughtfully hosted sashiko experiences in London, inviting you to slow down, create and connect.
Take a Seat at the Table
In this Sashiko Workshop you will create a beautiful hand-stitched pouch filled with natural cedar wood, traditionally used to help protect clothing from moths while adding a subtle woodland scent.
Perfect for beginners and returning stitchers alike, with gentle guidance throughout.
Inspired by the Japanese art of sashiko, this relaxing workshop explores a stitching tradition that began centuries ago as a way to strengthen, repair, and care for textiles. Today, sashiko is celebrated for its simple beauty, mindful rhythm, and connection to slow living.
Using reclaimed denim sourced from discarded jeans, each workshop kit is individually prepared by hand, ensuring every pouch carries its own character and story. Through simple, rhythmic stitching, you'll create a practical and beautiful piece while giving materials a second life.
All tools and materials are provided. Leave with a handcrafted cedar pouch, new stitching skills, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of repair and reuse.
During this 3-hour workshop, you'll:
🪡 Learn the history and principles of traditional Japanese sashiko
🧵 Learn basic sashiko stitching techniques
✨ Stitch and assemble your own cedar-filled pouch
♻️ Work with thoughtfully prepared reclaimed denim materials
🌿 Discover how natural cedar has long been used to help protect treasured garments
🤍 Enjoy a calm, creative, and welcoming experience
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Slow Stitch Social
Where conversation flows, time slows down.
Join us for a beautifully hosted evening of traditional Japanese stitching, seasonal food, wine and meaningful conversation.
Slow Stitch Social is an invitation to step away from the everyday, meet others and create something beautiful by hand. No experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.
Tuesday 8 September | 7.00pm–9.00pm
The Victoria, East Sheen, SW14 7RT
Your evening includes
🪡 A guided introduction to the history and principles of traditional Japanese sashiko
🧵 Everything you need to learn the simple, rhythmic stitching technique
✨ A hand-stitched keepsake card to take home
♻️ Thoughtfully prepared reclaimed denim and all stitching materials
Seasonal food and drink
🥖 Artisan breadbasket
🥣 Seasonal tasting bowl (Please share any dietary requirements or allergies when booking)
🍫 Mini chocolate brownie
🍷 A complimentary glass of red or white wine
Come on your own or with a friend—you’ll always be warmly welcomed.
Leave feeling calmer, connected and inspired.
Quiet moments, stitched by hand.
Places are limited.
Quiet moments, stitched by hand.
Hosted sashiko experiences, materials and an introduction to the culture, history, and mindful practice of sashiko.
You will discover the history and beauty of the Japanese stitching art Sashiko — a traditional craft that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and care for what we have.
Every workshop is about slowing down, enjoying the process, and learning how small stitches can make a big difference.
No stitching skills? No worries — we’ve got you covered!
All tools and materials for the 2-hour workshop will be provided and you’l learn how to:
🪡 Safely thread and use a Sashiko needle
🧵 Learn and practice sashiko stitching, create a project of your choice to display, gift, mend, or embellish.
✨ Create one-of-a-kind pieces filled with your own creativity
👚 You’re welcome to bring an item that needs a repair, for review and advice
Workshop Details
2 hours
Learning Hub - Chiswick House and Gardens
Continue your Sashiko practice
Choose a single session for £45, or join three sessions for £125 with a Sashiko Series Pass. Each session includes guidance, a different creative project and all standard materials.
Sashiko Series Pass
Valid for six months
Advance booking required for each date
All standard materials included
Can be used across different Sashiko projects
Premium sessions with higher material costs may require a small supplement
Places remain subject to availability
Why Join?
Discover the mindful art of sashiko in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Enjoy the satisfaction of creating something beautiful by hand.
Learn a traditional Japanese stitching technique with modern applications for creativity, repair, and personalisation.
Connect with others through a shared experience of making and slow creativity.
Perfect for beginners and returning stitchers alike, with gentle guidance throughout.
It will be a joy to welcome you and discover this beautiful craft together.
Alicia x
Slow Stitch Social
Where conversation flows, time slows down.
Join us for a beautifully hosted evening of traditional Japanese stitching, seasonal food, wine and meaningful conversation.
Slow Stitch Social is an invitation to step away from the everyday, meet others and create something beautiful by hand. No experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.
Thursday 8th October | 7.00pm–9.00pm
3 Liffords Place, SW13 9LR
Your evening includes
🪡 A guided introduction to the history and principles of traditional Japanese sashiko
🧵 Everything you need to learn the simple, rhythmic stitching technique
✨ A hand-stitched keepsake card to take home
♻️ Thoughtfully prepared reclaimed denim and all stitching materials
Seasonal food and drink
🥣 Seasonal nibbles selection (Please share any dietary requirements or allergies when booking)
🍷 A complimentary glass of red or white wine
Come on your own or with a friend—you’ll always be warmly welcomed.
Leave feeling calmer, connected and inspired.
Quiet moments, stitched by hand.
Places are limited.
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SASHIKO SESSIONS
Welcoming regular sessions for new and returning stitchers to learn, practise or continue a project.
SASHIKO : 刺し子
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese hand-stitching people practised in daily life. It is a quiet yet powerful expression of care, intention and the ordinary act of stitching itself.
Used to strengthen and repair cloth, it continues to inspire a more thoughtful way of making and caring for what we already own.
Private & Corporate Experiences
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Private Experiences
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Mindful team experiences centred around creativity, repair, and connection.
‘The atmosphere Alicia created was warm and welcoming just as Alicia is herself. The other attendees were lovely, making the whole session feel collaborative and fun. I left the class feeling inspired, those holey clothes have nowhere to hide now!’
Oak, Richmond
Hi! I’m Alicia
After more than 20 years working in sustainable fashion, I founded The Sashiko Atelier to share a slower, more thoughtful approach to creativity. Through welcoming sessions and beautifully hosted experiences, I help people discover the pleasure of making, repairing and spending time together around the table.