StitchGrid
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“I wanted to keep the relaxing part — and take away the monotony.”
StitchGrid
StitchGrid is a washable-ink grid stamp that makes sashiko, embroidery and visible mending easier. Stamp a washable grid onto fabric, stitch over it, wash it away.
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Pre-order details
StitchGrid is in active development. The concept, core features, and product direction are defined. We are finalising suppliers, materials, production details, and packaging before moving into manufacturing.
Estimated shipping: February 2027. This page is always updated with the latest timeline.
Why StitchGrid exists
Repair the clothes you love — beautifully.
Sashiko began centuries ago in Japan as a way to repair and reinforce worn clothing using repeated hand stitching patterns. Over time, these repairs became something more: beautiful symbols of protection, resilience, harmony, and longevity.
StitchGrid makes this traditional mending technique simple for modern makers.
- No measuring grids.
- No embroidery frames.
- No complicated setup.
What StitchGrid does
Transform holes and wear into beautiful visible repairs.
BENEFITS
- —Give worn clothes a longer life
- —Transform holes into meaningful repairs
- —Enjoy the calming rhythm of sashiko stitching
FEATURES
- —Stamp a perfectly spaced grid in seconds
- —Wash-away fabric ink for clean finished results
- —Traditional patterns with symbolic meaning
Instead of hiding damage, sashiko celebrates repair — turning worn clothes into pieces worth keeping.
What makes it work
Repair the clothes you love — beautifully.
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Perfect grids in seconds
Stamp washable stitching guides directly onto fabric.
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Inspired by traditional sashiko
Use traditional Japanese stitching patterns to transform worn clothes into visible repairs.
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No measuring or counting
Skip rulers, embroidery frames, and endless grid marking. Just stamp and stitch.
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Turn wear into beauty
Transform holes and damaged fabric into visible stitched repairs.
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A calming, mindful craft
Slow down, stitch by stitch, and turn repair into something meaningful and beautiful.
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Extend the grid without losing precision
Line the Grid Guide up against your last stamp to keep the pattern going — perfectly even, even across a large repair.
How StitchGrid works
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Patch the hole
Place a fabric patch behind the damaged area and secure it loosely with a few stitches.
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Stamp the grid
Press the StitchGrid stamp onto the fabric to create a perfectly spaced washable dot grid. Line the Grid Guide up against the edge to keep stamping — the grid stays just as even and precise no matter how far you extend it.
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Stitch your pattern
Follow the dots to sew the pattern you like from our guidebook over the repair.
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Wash away the ink
Remove the temporary holding stitches and rinse the washable ink away with water.
See it done
A real mend, start to finish.
A torn pair of jeans, one stamp and a needle. The grid gives every stitch somewhere to go, and washes out when you are done.
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In short: patch the hole, press the stamp to print an even dot grid, stitch your pattern along the dots, then rinse the grid away with water.
The real difference
Less measuring. More mending.
Traditional sashiko often requires rulers, measuring grids, careful spacing, and constant counting. StitchGrid removes the hardest part. The washable stamp creates a perfectly spaced guide instantly — so you can focus on the calming rhythm of stitching and the beauty of the repair itself.
Who it is for
Designed for anyone who wants to repair beautifully.
Mending lovers
Reinforce and restore worn fabric into beautiful stitched repairs.
Slow fashion minded
Extend the life of your favorite clothes instead of replacing them.
Mindful makers
Enjoy the calming rhythm of slow, intentional hand stitching.
Beginners
Make the first projects less intimidating.
Decorative stitching
Refresh your clothes with beautiful stitched patterns, texture, and color.
Early-bird pre-sale
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StitchGrid — Early Bird
£49.00
Expected retail price £79.00
Save £30.00 — 38% below the expected retail price
- ✓ 1 StitchGrid washable-ink grid stamp
- ✓ Grid-based stitching guide system
- ✓ Pre-sale early-bird access
Early-bird pricing is available during the pre-sale period only.
In the box
What's included
Everything you need to begin visible mending and sashiko stitching.
- ✓ 1 StitchGrid stamp
- ✓ 1 Grid Guide (alignment ruler)
- ✓ 1 Guidebook with 30 Sashiko patterns
- ✓ 2 Washable fabric inks (for dark & light fabrics)
- ✓ 1 Precision needle
- ✓ 4 threads (off-white, grey, dark blue, and gradient color thread)
- ✓ 1 Thread Scissor
Final materials, packaging, and small design details may be refined during sourcing and manufacturing.
Size guide
How big is the grid?
One press leaves a square grid of 225 washable dots. Here it is at true proportions.
- 15 × 15 dots in every press
- 4 mm (about 5/32 in) between dots, centre to centre. That is about 6 dots per inch.
- 1 mm dot diameter
- 56 × 56 mm (2.2 × 2.2 in) from the first dot to the last
- Need more? Line the Grid Guide up against your last press and stamp again. The spacing stays the same across the whole repair.
The coin is a US quarter (24.3 mm), drawn to the same scale. The stamp’s outer size will be confirmed with the production sample.
Quick specs
Pre-sale specifications — some details may change before final production.
| Product type | Washable-ink grid stamp |
| Designed for | Sashiko, embroidery, and visible mending |
| Main function | Visual grid guidance |
| Grid per press | 15 × 15 dots (225) |
| Dot spacing | 4 mm (about 5/32 in, about 6 dots per inch), centre to centre |
| Dot diameter | 1 mm |
| Grid area per press | 56 × 56 mm (2.2 × 2.2 in), first dot to last |
| Larger areas | Line up the Grid Guide and keep stamping |
| Stamp outer size | Confirmed with the production sample |
| Product stage | Sourcing |
| Early-bird price | £49.00 |
| Expected retail price | £79.00 |
| You save | £30.00 — 38% below the expected retail price |
| Brand | Better Objects |
| Designed in | Denmark |
Frequently asked questions
Is StitchGrid shipping now?+
No. StitchGrid is currently a pre-sale product in the sourcing stage. Estimated shipping is February 2027. This page is always updated with the latest timeline. When your order ships, you will receive a shipping confirmation with tracking.
How much is shipping, and where do you ship?+
We ship to most countries, and checkout shows the exact rate for your address. In the US, Canada, the UK and the EU, shipping is free when you order two kits, or one kit with two add-ons.
Can I change my shipping address?+
Yes. Email hello@better-objects.com with your order number and the new address any time before your order ships.
What does StitchGrid help with?+
StitchGrid helps you create perfectly spaced sashiko stitching guides directly on fabric.
How big is the grid, and how far apart are the dots?+
One press leaves a square grid of 15 × 15 dots. The dots are 4 mm (about 5/32 in) apart, centre to centre, and each dot is 1 mm across, so one press covers 56 × 56 mm (2.2 × 2.2 in). See the size guide above.
Can I stamp a grid larger than one press?+
Yes. Line the Grid Guide up against your last press and stamp again. The spacing stays the same, so the grid can cover a repair of any size.
Can I buy more ink pads and threads?+
Yes. After the campaign you can repurchase ink pads and threads individually.
Can I buy the stamp on its own?+
Not for this launch. StitchGrid is sold as a complete kit. We may offer the stamp on its own in the future.
Will there be other grid shapes?+
We're working on more grid shapes for the stamp, so more may come later. For this launch there is one square grid with 4 mm spacing.
Is the Exclusive Pattern Book the same as the guidebook in the kit?+
No. The kit comes with a guidebook of 30 sashiko patterns. The Exclusive Pattern Book adds 30 different patterns.
What is sashiko?+
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique originally used to repair and reinforce worn clothing. Over time it became a decorative art form.
Does the fabric ink wash away?+
Yes. The included fabric inks are temporary and designed to wash away with water after stitching.
Do I need embroidery experience?+
Not at all. StitchGrid was designed to make sashiko and visible mending approachable for beginners.
What fabrics does it work on?+
StitchGrid works best on woven fabrics like denim, cotton, canvas, and linen.
Can I use it for decorative stitching too?+
Absolutely. StitchGrid can be used both for visible mending and for adding decorative sashiko-inspired patterns.
What is the early-bird price?+
The early-bird pre-sale price is shown at the top of this page in your local currency — 38% below the expected retail price.
When does the early-bird price end?+
The early-bird price runs until production finishes and orders ship, currently expected in February 2027. After that, StitchGrid sells at its launch price (£79.00). If the timeline moves, this date moves with it. This page is always updated with the latest timeline.
Can I cancel my pre-order?+
Yes. You can cancel for a full refund any time before your order ships. Just email hello@better-objects.com. Once it has shipped, pre-orders can't be returned for a change of mind, except where the law gives you that right: customers in the EU, EEA and UK can withdraw within 14 days of receiving their order. Faulty or wrong items are always replaced or refunded.
What does 'Product stage: Sourcing' mean?+
It means the concept and product direction are defined, and we are finalising suppliers, components, production costs and timelines.
Will the final product change?+
Some final details may change during sourcing and manufacturing, including materials, packaging, or small usability improvements.
Has your team shipped crowdfunded products before?+
Yes — LastObject has shipped 7 funded campaigns to over 60,000 backers across more than 40 countries.
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Built by LastObject
Designed in Denmark — see our full track record below.
Built by LastObject
Built by a team that ships.
StitchGrid is made by the team behind LastObject — a Copenhagen-based design studio with 7 successfully funded Kickstarter campaigns and tens of thousands of orders shipped. We design useful, durable everyday objects, and we have a track record of delivering what we promise.
7
Funded campaigns
Never failed to deliver one
60,000+
Total backers
Across all campaigns
Source: Kickstarter creator profile (lastobject). Total backers and amount raised are aggregated across all funded campaigns to date.
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Repair the clothes you love — beautifully.
Repair the clothes you love with beautiful sashiko-inspired stitching. Simply stamp a washable guide onto fabric, stitch over the pattern, and wash the ink away.
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