THE SASHIKO ATELIER in London (SW14)
Intimate workshops, bespoke experiences, and mindful repairs celebrating the art of second chances.
We host calm, creative workshops and bespoke experiences designed to bring people together through making. Through thoughtful guidance and a welcoming atmosphere, guests leave with new skills, meaningful connections, and pieces that feel uniquely their own.
Signature & Family Workshops
Introductory and creative workshops, exploring the mindful practice and traditions of sashiko while creating beautiful handmade pieces.
Once‑a‑month Sashiko workshop in our home atelier.
3-workshop bundle for £135. Enter code 3XSIGNATURE at checkout.
5-workshop bundle for £200. Enter code 5XSIGNATURE at checkout.
Bring a friend Offer - Each receives £5 off your orders for a single worksop. Enter code FRIEND5. To be booked separately, quote name in order.
Come Stitch with Me 🪡 East Sheen SW14
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. Along the way, children explore how reusing and upcycling old fabric helps care for the planet — and how visible mending can be both fun and creative!
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
🧵 Practice simple sashiko stitches on 2 patterned fabric squares
✨ Create a one-of-a-kind piece filled with your own creativity
👚 You’re welcome to bring an item that needs a repair, for review and advice
A cup of tea/coffee and nibbles will be provided.
You’ll take home:
Your stitched samplers, with ideas for using them in repairs or embellishments
Your Sashiko needle and thread to continue practicing at home
A new creative skill — and the joy of making something by hand
Why Join?
This workshop is a relaxed, creative space where children can learn, make, and connect. It’s a chance to meet new friends, share ideas, and enjoy time away from screens while creating something beautiful with their own hands
Builds fine motor skills, focus, patience, and creativity in a relaxed setting
Inspires and introduces children to a timeless technique that’s influencing sustainable design
A lovely way to start your stitching journey — and the perfect stepping stone if you’d like to explore more in future workshops
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly — no experience needed
It will be a joy to welcome you and discover this beautiful craft together.
Alicia x
Once‑a‑month Sashiko workshop in our home atelier.
3-workshop bundle for £135. Enter code 3XSIGNATURE at checkout.
5-workshop bundle for £200. Enter code 5XSIGNATURE at checkout.
Bring a friend Offer - Each receives £5 off your orders for a single worksop. Enter code FRIEND5. To be booked separately, quote name in order.
Come Stitch with Me 🪡 East Sheen SW14
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. Along the way, children explore how reusing and upcycling old fabric helps care for the planet — and how visible mending can be both fun and creative!
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
🧵 Practice simple sashiko stitches on 2 patterned fabric squares
✨ Create a one-of-a-kind piece filled with your own creativity
👚 You’re welcome to bring an item that needs a repair, for review and advice
A cup of tea/coffee and nibbles will be provided.
You’ll take home:
Your stitched samplers, with ideas for using them in repairs or embellishments
Your Sashiko needle and thread to continue practicing at home
A new creative skill — and the joy of making something by hand
Why Join?
This workshop is a relaxed, creative space where children can learn, make, and connect. It’s a chance to meet new friends, share ideas, and enjoy time away from screens while creating something beautiful with their own hands
Builds fine motor skills, focus, patience, and creativity in a relaxed setting
Inspires and introduces children to a timeless technique that’s influencing sustainable design
A lovely way to start your stitching journey — and the perfect stepping stone if you’d like to explore more in future workshops
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly — no experience needed
It will be a joy to welcome you and discover this beautiful craft together.
Alicia x
Come Stitch with Me 🪡 Your Place or Mine (East Sheen SW14)
Perfect for family fun, parents/grandparents/carer and children to come together, slow down, and enjoy creating together.
Each booking is for 1 adult and 1 child. Options to add 1 or 2 more family members.
Through renewing, stitching, and making, families can explore their creativity, share stories, and learn simple, hands-on techniques that bring old textiles and keepsakes back to life.
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. Along the way, children explore how reusing and upcycling old fabric helps care for the planet — and how visible mending can be both fun and creative!
No stitching skills? No worries — we’ve got you covered!
Workshop Details
Date/Time: See below for options or Please drop me a line with a preferred date and time
Location: Your place or mine, you decide
In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn:
🪡 How to safely thread and use a Sashiko needle
🧵 Practice traditional Sashiko stitching techniques on fabric samplers
✨ Apply your new skills to a personal project: mend a piece of clothing, restore a keepsake, or design something entirely new
After learning the core techniques, you’ll choose your own creative project. The possibilities are endless — repair, renew, or reimagine. You decide what you’d like to make!
You’ll Take Home
Your stitched samplers and completed project piece
A Sashiko needle and thread kit for continued practice at home
A new creative skill — and the satisfaction of making something by hand
Why Join?
Through renewing, stitching, and making, families can explore their creativity, share stories, and learn simple, hands-on techniques that bring old textiles back to life.
Children build fine motor skills, focus, patience, and creativity in a relaxed setting
Inspires and introduces children to a timeless technique that’s influencing sustainable design
A lovely way to start your stitching journey — and the perfect stepping stone if you’d like to explore more in future workshops
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly — no experience needed
It will be a joy to welcome you and discover this beautiful craft together.
Alicia x
Once‑a‑month Sashiko social in a cosy café .
3-workshop bundle for £81. Enter code 3XSOCIAL at checkout. (also valid for Putney workshop)
5-workshop bundle for £120. Enter code 5XSOCIAL at checkout. (also valid for Putney workshop)
Bring a friend Offer - Each receives £5 off your orders for a single worksop. Enter code FRIEND5. To be booked separately, quote name in order.
Sashiko Social Essentials Set - For you first session, please purchase a set.
Come Stitch with Me 🪡 White Dove Café – 364 Upper Richmond Road West, London SW14 7JU
A relaxed introduction to Japanese hand stitching
Join me for a calm and creative café session exploring the beauty of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching craft known for its simple, rhythmic patterns.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly session you’ll learn the basics of sashiko stitching while enjoying the gentle rhythm of needle and thread. No sewing experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to slow down for a moment.
Together we’ll practice simple stitches and create a small sashiko sampler you can take home. Along the way you’ll discover how this beautiful craft transforms simple fabric into something unique and meaningful.
It’s a lovely opportunity to unwind, enjoy good company, and try something new — all in the warm atmosphere of the café.
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.
No stitching skills? No worries — we’ve got you covered!
Workshop Details
Date/Time: Once a month or so - Thursdays 1pm-2:30pm
Location: White Dove Café – 364 Upper Richmond Road West, London SW14 7JU
In this 1.5-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn:
🪡 How to safely thread and use a Sashiko needle
🧵 Practice traditional Sashiko stitching techniques on fabric samplers
✨ As you progress you are able to apply your new skills to a personal project: mend a piece of clothing, restore a keepsake, or design something entirely new
You’ll Take Home
Your stitched sampler
A Sashiko needle and thread kit for continued practice at home
A new creative skill — and the satisfaction of making something by hand
Why Join?
Through renewing, stitching, and making, you can explore their creativity, share stories, and learn simple, hands-on techniques that bring old textiles back to life.
A lovely way to start your stitching journey — and the perfect stepping stone if you’d like to explore more in future workshops
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly — no experience needed
It will be a joy to welcome you and discover this beautiful craft together.
Alicia x
Come Stitch with Me 🪡 East Sheen SW14
Half-term Offer - Book both sessions for 10% off. Enter code SashikoFun at checkout.
Bring a friend Offer - Each receives £5 off your orders. Enter code MYFRIEND. To be booked as 1 order.
A creative half term workshop introducing children to the traditional Japanese art of Sashiko stitching and mindful upcycling.
Through simple hand-stitching techniques, participants will learn how to repair, decorate, and reimagine fabric while creating their own upcycled denim purse to take home. If time allows, they will also create a small stitched piece to turn into a greeting card.
The workshop encourages creativity, patience, and sustainable making in a relaxed and supportive environment. No previous sewing experience is needed. May 27 and May 28.
DBS Enhanced Checked.
Workshop Details
Ages 9+
10am–2pm
East Sheen SW14
Please bring lunch and a water bottle
Includes
🪡 Guided 4-hour Sashiko workshop, with a half-hour lunch break
🌈 All materials provided
🧵 Hand-stitched upcycled denim purse to take home, if time permits a hand-stitched piece for a greeting card
✨ Sashiko needle and thread kit for continued stitching at home
A calming and hands-on workshop designed to introduce children to the joy of making by hand.
Why Join?
This workshop is a relaxed, creative space where children can learn, make, and connect. It’s a chance to meet new friends, share ideas, and enjoy time away from screens while creating something beautiful with their own hands
Builds fine motor skills, focus, patience, and creativity in a relaxed setting
Inspires and introduces children to a timeless technique that’s influencing sustainable design
A lovely way to start your stitching journey — and the perfect stepping stone if you’d like to explore more in future workshops
Fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly — no experience needed
Please bring a water bottle and snack.
It will be a joy to welcome you and discover this beautiful craft together.
Alicia x
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, RichmondThe class was cleverly put together; everything was ready for us, down to a pre-drawn practice grid . Alicia explained the concepts clearly, provided hands-on support, and supplied all the necessary materials. It was very enjoyable too!
— O.H, PutneyI had such a lovely time at the workshop! It was really relaxing & surprisingly fun to learn something new. Alicia made it easy, even for beginners & the whole session had a calm, friendly vibe. I left feeling proud of what I made and inspired to keep going at home.
— Juliana, East SheenDiscover the enduring beauty of traditional Japanese crafts
SASHIKO : 刺し子
Sashiko is Japanese thread magic, each stitch makes fabric stronger and more beautiful. What was worn or torn becomes a pattern that celebrates imperfection, turning repair into art.
Means “little stabs” or “little stitches”, which beautifully describes the repeated small running stitches of sashiko.
Hi! I’m Alicia
I’ve spent over 20 years in sustainable fashion. I’m a sustainable fashion & behaviour change facilitator and former founder of a vegan shoe brand. I now run hands-on sewing and mending workshops as well as behavioural change campaigns in schools and corporations. These help people reduce fashion waste and feel empowered to care for what they already own. My work focuses on behaviour change, inclusion, and showing that there is a kinder, more sustainable way to live — one small, practical action at a time.