• Know a little about the history of boro and sashiko
• Experimented with layering and cutting back of fabrics
• Experimented with running stitch
• Produced a small quilt ready for further stitching at home

• Jacket pattern - A pattern is provided for a jacket the same as I made (see picture) sizes 10-16 (approximately).  If you are a non standard 10-16 or prefer a different style of jacket then please feel free to bring your own patternI(test by making a ‘toile’ in calico before you come to class)
• 2.5  metres pre washed flanelette or an old flannel sheet (or pattern requirement if more) this acts as the batting and stabilises your pieces for stitching.
• Equivalent of at least 2 metres of fabric pieces for jacket top layer (your choice of colours)
• If you intend to do as much stitching as the class sample you will need approximately 200metres of sashiko thread or pearl cotton in chosen colour. Most quilt shops sell sashiko thread.
• Paper scissors
• Sewing machine, extension cord (sewing around your pieces by machine speeds up the tacking process)
• Walking foot for your machine if you have one
• Sashiko needles or chenille 22.
• Fabric Scissors, Pins, unpicker, spare machine needles etc.
• Machine thread to match your fabric
• Chalk pencils or other fabric marker.
• 2 metres of cheap thin interfacing or 2 metres of newsprint paper (for tracing the pattern)

Alternative - No sewing machine option

• A pre made jacket which is bigger than you would normally wear and which you can stitch through. Example – a light weight denim  or linen jacket
• Sashiko thread, needles, scissors etc.