Register Online Now through November 15, 2025
Join us for Boro Sashiko with Kye Harford.
Celebrate sustainability, creativity, and history through Boro Sashiko, a traditional Japanese textile practice that transforms worn fabrics into works of art. “Boro” means “tattered” or “repaired,” and when combined with Sashiko stitching—a form of decorative reinforcement—it becomes a meditative, layered technique for mending, patching, and beautifying textiles.
In this class, participants will learn how to piece together fabric scraps using simple running stitches to create richly textured surfaces that honor imperfection and resourcefulness. Students will explore traditional and modern approaches to Boro, experiment with composition and color, and complete a small textile piece suitable for display, clothing repair, or home décor.
The supply fee will include all supplies but feel free to bring scraps of fabrics you’d like to use.
What to bring:
- $10 Supply fee
- Scissors
- Fabric scraps (optional)
Instructor Bio
Kye Harford is a designer who started his sewing journey during the pandemic in 2020 and established a brand in Hilo with "sustainable creation" as the core concept. He currently focuses on creating wearable pieces and sharing the importance of this craft/skill. His other work includes natural dyeing, garment alterations and repairs as well as custom work.
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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