Do You Need Special Needles for Boro Stitching?
Japanese Boro stitching does not strictly require specialized needles, but the needle type strongly affects stitching control, repair durability, fabric handling, and overall comfort during long sewing sessions. Traditional Japanese boro repairs often relied on long sashiko-style needles because they made repeated running stitches easier across layered indigo textiles. Modern visible mending still follows many […]