Traditional Sashiko Design "Yabane" Color:White Most of the Olympus Sarasa

Most of the Olympus Sarasa cotton fabrics have the slightly rough texture of old fashioned cotton fabrics

developed this affordable cotton version of the expensive traditional Japanese Tsumugi silk fabric

yet they are much more stylish and feminine than traditional versions

and strong double stitching around the elastic area where it will take stress from bending and at the end of the side seams to stop slitting

Traditional Sashiko Design "Yabane" Color:White Most of the Olympus SarasaThis traditional Japanese Sashiko design, Yabane (Arrow), is printed with wash out markings. You can simply thread your needle, enjoy the stitching, then rinse away the markings. English instructions are included. In Japanese this small cloth we call a sampler is called a Hana Fukin, which means 'a useful household cloth'. The finished sashiko design will be 12" X 12" This sampler is available on white or navy. It is printed on Japanese sarashi momen