A little planning.
More time stitching.
Free sashiko tools to turn an idea into something you can stitch. Make a pattern, plan a repair or find the materials for your next project.
Free PDF & SVG downloads. No account needed.
A good place to start
Choose an example. Every measurement and setting is yours to change.
Make your first practice square
A 12 cm grid, ready to adjust and print. A simple place to begin.
Make a practice squarePlan a small repair
Start with the worn area. Work out the patch and its turn-under before cutting.
Plan a patchBuild a counted repeat
Start with a working kogin chart, then change the rows and mirror your design.
Try a counted chartA tool for each part of making
Use one on its own, or take a project from the first measurement to your materials shortlist.
Pattern studio
Make a measured marking grid and download a PDF or SVG that fits your project.
Measured PDF, tiled pages and SVGMending planner
Measure the worn area, plan a patch and download an outline with clear allowances.
Patch dimensions, outline PDF and SVGThread calculator
Estimate a planning range, account for your stash or use a measured swatch to refine it.
Explained range, stash deduction and pack quantitiesMaterials matcher
Start with your cloth, thread and layers, then choose a combination to test on a swatch.
Materials guidance with manufacturer sourcesColour planner
Try two to five colours against your cloth and choose current catalogue shades separately.
Labelled colour study, PDF and SVGKogin designer
Edit horizontal counted stitch rows, mirror a repeat and download a counted chart.
Counted chart, PDF and SVGPractice sheets
Prepare an original practice grid and plan the materials for one learner or a group.
Practice PDF, scale checks and group summaryProject notebook
Keep measurements, swatch notes, progress and materials on this device, with a portable backup.
Local projects, JSON backup and printable summaryFrom screen to cloth
Make a measured design, print it at actual size and check the ruler before transferring. Use a small swatch to check your thread, needle and cloth together.
Start with the stitching guide ↗Keep your ideas together
Save a tool’s settings to your notebook, add materials and observations, then download a backup you can keep. Everything stays on your device.
Open your project notebook ↗Are the tools and downloads really free?
Yes. Use all eight tools and download your designs without an account or email address. Buying materials is optional.
Which tool should I try first?
For your first sashiko project, start with the practice square above. For a repair, measure the worn area and open the mending planner. The kogin designer is for horizontal counted stitch charts on evenweave cloth.
What should I check before stitching?
Print PDFs at actual size and measure the 50 mm scale check. Try your chosen thread, needle and marking method on spare cloth. On-screen colours are a colour study; real thread shades can look different.