- Inspiration: v16153Japanese embroidery on your jeans jacketDecorate your jeans jacket with Japanese embroidery. Explore the technique called Sashiko which means ”little stitch”. Find inspiration from Japanese embroidery, originally invented to insulate and repair clothing and combine the country style with intricate designs. Use the embroidery technique on patchwork fabric to refresh clothes. Sew with embroidery floss. Remember to sew with needles that are not too similar in length, as long as the rows are straight.