Yabane Sashiko Pattern PDF — Arrow Feather Embroidery Template

A printable, true-scale PDF template for the Yabane "arrow feather" design, with clear, step-by-step instructions so you go from print to stitched piece without guesswork.

Yabane means arrow feather, straight vertical shafts against angled fletching in rows of downward arrows; an arrow once loosed never turns back, so the motif carries a long-standing wish for moving forward without regret, one still tied to graduation dress in Japan today.

Worked here in classic white on indigo, though any high-contrast pair works beautifully, a strong graphic repeat for a panel or tote front.

WHAT YOU GET (instant download):

• Cover with difficulty level and motif overview

• Full-page stitching template at true 1:1 scale, with a stitch-path guide

• Step-by-step marking, stitching, and finishing guide

• Clean transfer template, for water-soluble stabilizer or a lightbox trace

• US Letter AND A4 versions, reusable, print as often as you like

DETAILS:

• Skill level: Beginner, plain running stitch in one color (about 1/8 inch on the front)

• You'll need: cotton or linen, sashiko thread (one color; white on indigo shown), a long sashiko needle, a water-soluble stabilizer sheet (or a removable fabric marker for light cloth), and a ruler for the straight lines

HOW IT WORKS:

• Print at 100% and check the 1-inch square

• On light fabric, trace at a bright window or lightbox; on dark indigo, print onto water-soluble stabilizer and stick it straight onto the fabric

★ Save with the set: Yabane is part of the Sashiko Essentials Bundle alongside Asanoha, Shippō Tsunagi, Jūji Kikkō, and Seigaiha, a five-pattern set that climbs from your first arrows up to the hemp leaf, a 30% savings versus buying them separately.

For personal use only; please don't resell or redistribute. Digital download, nothing is shipped.

You'll get 2 files: one for US Letter, one for A4.

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