Take it easy!

Changing diapers is a challenge in Tokyo’s metropolis. Even though most department stores offer nursery rooms and there are also changing tables in the restrooms of bigger train stations. But it’s even more convenient, if you have everything handy for the pippi and poo change! This diaper and wet tissue bag might help. It is…

A meter of fabric : turned into a Spring dress

We are getting quick with our decisions, patterns and cutting… This dress is a result of such quick projects!! We used only one meter of fabric for it ( which is actually almost impossible). But we wrapped the skirt fabric around the hip line, then added tucks for the waist line and this is how…

Summer Dress

Mu student Sarah will  move to Shanghai in a few days! Very sad… but we are happy that we finished her Summer dress before she flies. This dress is made of heavy cotton, printed with airplane images from the 50ies. The neckband can be bound to a bow on the back. We fitted the decoltee…

Pantsmania

Spring is coming… and fair enough to prepare for it with new pants** There are already two students, who started their pants projects! Please come and join.

Stage Costumes

We had to work hard and especially quickly (!) to finish the costumes for CeS and her band on Thursday. Their concert was Friday night at Club Voice. See the photostream here Legion of CeS

Ideas for Spring

Very soon the plum blossoms at Yoshinobaigo will pop out! Time to prepare for Spring! My new atelier in Oyamadai get’s pretty cozy and my students have great ideas. Perfect for plum-blossom picknicks and Hanami is this cute girl’s dress with a balloon skirt. The outer layer is linnen and the inner layer is a super fine…

Boy’s pants

You are a mum of a 2 year old boy and think it’s difficult to find cool pants? Just make them yourself! The only thing needed is a great sense for finding funky fabrics, the braveness of combining a range of colors and patterns and some time at the sewing machine! These pants were the…

Handmade Cussions and Curtains

Look at this colorful room! One of my previous sewing students moved to The Netherlands and created this wonderful bright room with handmade cussions and curtains. The fabric is mostly from IKEA. They have  pretty good quality for interior fabrics and sometimes very good deals as well! In Japan are several Ikea stores, check out…

Pretty Mums!

Since October I have a mothers group that meets up every Wednesday for sewing. We have done several pants, T-shirts, bags and blouses… but now the mums started to make their own dresses! Those garments are far beyond all my expectations for these sewing classes. Of course  I’m helping with the patterns, the handling of…

A Bento Bag

This is a new students project!!! Sabrina made her own bento bag in only one session! The bottom is finished with the bag technique No. 5 (please view the post bag bottoms) and the cord on the top can be pulled through an eyelet. Autumn leaves and gold fishes The cord is pulled through an…