Sashiko thread, used in Japanese sashiko embroidery, is a strong, smooth, cotton thread that’s perfect for mending denim and cotton. The strands are twisted together and not meant to be separated.

Daruma sashiko thread comes wound on a card, so it won't get tangled in your mending kit, and there's no need to wind or plait it first.

This thread is size 20/4 (fine 4-ply). Each card contains 40m of thread.

View the range of thick 6-ply Daruma sashiko thread here.

For more sashiko threads, needles and kits, browse the full range of sashiko supplies.

Overwhelmed by all the colour choices? Select one or more 'ELF's choice' cards and I’ll pick for you! 

Made in Japan from 100% cotton and packaged on cardboard with paper and a plastic sleeve by the manufacturer.

Slow mode

This shop is in slow mode so I can do alllll the things – including running this shop and running after two tiny tots – and enjoy my life. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

I'm currently dispatching orders once a week; place your order by 5pm Thursday Melbourne time (AEST) for dispatch by Monday.
(NOTE: I drop off most orders at my local post office on Fridays, but I'm told they don't physically leave the post office and start making their way to you until Monday.)

If you select Express Post at checkout, it will speed up Australia Post's delivery timeframe but won't speed up my process.

After your order has been packed, you will receive an email notification with your Australia Post tracking number, which you can use to check on the delivery status of your order.

Local delivery

Customers in Northcote, Thornbury and nearby suburbs (subject to capacity) can select local delivery at checkout. Local delivery is extra-slow and coincides with my pram-walking/kid-wrangling schedule, up to one week after purchase. ٩(｡•́‿•̀｡)۶