Upcycling a Summer Kimono into a Tiered Skirt: DIY Guide

This yukata (summer kimono) had been sitting unused for a…

🥉 Making a Tombo-dama at the Lampwork Glass Museum in Kobe, Japan

The Kobe Lampwork Glass Museum showcases lampwork beads and glass…

Free Shrink Art Templates & Tutorials

Whether you're new to the shrink art or looking for…

🥈 7 Tokyo Shops that curate Japanese Crafts & Design

Tokyo has many shops dedicated to traditional craftsmanship, but if…

How to cut Shrink Plastic with Cricut Maker 3

Cutting shrink art plastic with a cutting machine can speed…

10 Cute & Easy DIY Melt and Pour Soap Recipes

Making soap at home is a fun way to brighten…

Specialised Shopping Streets for Fabrics & Crafts (Tokyo & Osaka, Japan)

A street filled with textile merchants. A town filled with…

Upcycling a Yukata into a Summer Dress: How I did it (Step‑by‑step)

Yukatas (summer kimonos) are pretty, but not always the most…

Free & Easy Sewing Patterns

Here I share my growing list of easy sewing patterns…

🥈 My favourite craft supply store in Tokyo, Japan

My favourite craft shop in Tokyo is Yuzawaya, in particular…

🥈 Hitoyoshi Craft Park – Handicrafts experience in Kumamoto, Japan

Fancy experiencing pottery or knife making (with pretty scenery) during…

🥈 My favourite craft supply store in Osaka, Japan

My favourite place to shop for craft supplies in Japan…