As your stitching progresses you will see the design emerge from your straight stitched lines
Tip: I make a tiny cut in in the card near the top and bottom so I can start and end my threads by pulling the ends into the cut
but is lovely with just the black or used with other cotton fabrics
The full panel size is 24" x 42
Simply thread your sashiko needle with sashiko thread and stitch over the dashed lines
Sashiko Stencil, Cross Tortoiseshell Folkwear sewing pattern As your stitching progresses youSashiko & Boro Stencil suitable for sashiko stitching, boro stitching, mending and other stitching projects. Very popular for visible mending on blue jeans, and other upcycle slow fashion and slow stitching projects. About the Stencil: The stencil is made of a composite fibre that is strong, washable, bendable, & not easy to tear (I tried, it doesn't tear although it is thin and has a 'paper y fibre feel). You can use almost any transfer pen or pencil