If you’ve ever worn one of my hand-embroidered denim creations — or if you’re thinking about customising your own — you might have noticed a small but meaningful detail: three little stitched crosses. They’re always there, tucked discreetly onto belt loops or hidden on the reverse of a jacket collar.

Discover how my journey into sashiko embroidery began from first inspiration to creating hand-embroidered denim. Learn about this timeless technique and its modern revival.