Making a Nibushiki Kimono for easy wearing

Kimonos are very attractive, but they're also difficult to put…

🥈 My favourite craft supply store in Osaka, Japan

My favourite place to shop for craft supplies in Japan…

🏠 Buta no Shogayaki – Easy Tasty Japanese Ginger Pork Recipe

"Buta" means pig, and "Shoga" (or Shouga) means ginger. Literally,…

Easiest way to Sew Seam Pockets (for absolute beginners)

When I just started sewing two months ago, sewing seam…

🥉 Nikiniki – Cutest sweets in Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵

Nikiniki is a confectionery shop that sells Kyoto's ancient specialty…

🏠 Nikujaga – Easy Tasty Japanese Stew Recipe

Niku-jaga literally means "Meat-potato" 😂. In reality it has more…

Making a reversible obi from vintage kimonos

I was offloaded two pretty kimonos years ago: a pink…

Making a Japanese apron from a kimono – Step by step

I wanted a long sleeve apron that'll cover my sleeves…

Babylock overlocker settings for serging common & specialty fabrics

I wanted to put together a growing list of overlock…

30 Unique Turkish Lamp Designs with a Japanese Taste

I’ve been wanting to make a cute Turkish lamp with…

【初心者向け】パンツの前ポケットの縫い方

裁縫初心者なので、フロントスラッシュポケットを作るのは難しいと思っていました。でも、パッチポケットより簡単だと分かりました! パンツ(およびスカート)を縫うときにフロントポケットを追加する簡単な方法を紹介します。 フロントポケットの縫い方ポケット生地を切るポケットの開口部を縫うポケットの底を縫い合わせるポケットを固定するズボンを縫う役立ち動画 フロントポケットの縫い方 ポケット生地を切る ポケットの大きさを決め、横方向に 2 倍の長さ、縦方向に希望の深さになるようにポケットの生地を切ります。 [word_balloon id="1"…

How to sew front pockets on pants (for beginners)

As a sewing beginner, I thought front slash pockets would…