Location: Anime Detour 2026
Hyatt Greenway Room A - Crafting Room

Class Length: 1 hour

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Come learn a new handicraft in this traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery workshop! You'll join Aissac.Cos as we use CUT/SEW's new CRA/FTS line of embroidery kits to complete a hand stitched rabbit motif using classic indigo fabric and Wonderfil's Eleganza egyptian perle cotton thread. You'll leave class with a swatch of fabric that can easily be transformed into a pillow, patch, bento box bag, or scarf.

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In this workshop you'll learn:

• A brief history of Sashiko
• How sashiko stitching differs from other traditional handicrafts
• How to perform a basic running stitch
• How to complete a hand sewing project without knotting your thread

Prerequisite Skills:

• None, beginner friendly

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About the Instructor:

Aissac is a professional costumer from NYC that specializes in pattern making, beading, hand finishing, and garment construction. They’ve worked on shows for both film and Broadway, such as Wicked, The Lion King, Gilded Age, and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Their passion for sewing comes from over 15 years of cosplay experience. You can find them on Instagram at Aissac.Cos.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• To participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants
• Anyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
• Space is limited and all tickets are first come first serve
• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• All tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class and may not be able to complete the scheduled project in full.

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Our Sponsors for the 2026 Anime Detour Cosplay Studio: