Things we use everyday

As clothing maker we use various tools and materials on a daily basis. Most of these tools used in fashion & textile industries throughout Japan and worldwide have a long history and withstood the test of time by countless professionals hands. We carefully select the best tools and materials for our products and can therefore confidently sell what we are using everyday.

About Studio Masachuka

Pattern drawing tools

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Wishing crafting culture prosperity

八(Hachi) Number 8 in Japanese means prosperity and infinity. We believe as a clothing maker this is our way of spreading the Japanese culture

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Sashiko 刺し子

Sashiko is an ancient Japanese stitching technique for mending clothes, developed by working-class people during the Edo period. It’s a form of upcycling, making garments stronger and lasting longer.

Nonaka Mfg Co.,Ltd

Founded in 1908. Initially started as a maker for special sewing machines. The need for a noiseless tool led to the creation of the screw punch in 1976. This innovative tool marked a shift from noisy hole-making methods.

Bunka Fashion Colleage

Founded in 1919, BFC was Japan’s first dressmaking school, boasting a century of history and around 300,000 alumni. A cornerstone of Japanese fashion education, BFC also publishes diverse textbooks and original items.

Yokota Co.,Ltd

More famously known as Daruma Ito (Thread) was founded in 1901. Daruma has embodied excellence. Offering a diverse range of premium threads that elevate your creations. Also they provide a wide array of Sashiko threads, samplers and kits.

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HABERDASHERY × JAPANESE CRAFTS

new arrivals

Shozaburo 22cm Sewing shears (Right-handed)

£78.00

Shozaburo tailor shears 26cm (Right-handed)

£128.00

Cohana-Seki Sewing Shears with Lacquered Handles in 5 Colours – 7th Anniversary Limited Edition

£140.00

Cohana-Seki Mini Scissors in 5 colours – 7th Anniversary Limited Edition

£17.00

Bunka Tailor Chalk Case

£4.80

Cohana- Special Sewing Set – Sakura 2024 Limited Edition

£40.00

Sodeyama 5 Refill Leads for 4.0mm Click Chalk Pencil in 3 Colours

£5.00

Sodeyama 4.0mm Click Chalk Pencil in 3 Colours

£3.50

Our Best seller

Nonaka Seisakujo Screw Punch with 3mm blade

£38.00

Out of stock

Shozaburo tailor shears 24cm (Right-handed)

£98.00

Shozaburo 105mm Snippers – Long Blade

£30.00

Daruma Sashiko Thread Box with Pin Cushion and Needles – Small

£35.00

Kawaguchi Measuring Wheel with 1/4 Scale

£12.00

£15.00

Bunka Draping Tape – 2 sizes – 1.5mm & 3mm (16m long)

£6.50 – £7.50

Daruma Sashiko Thread – REGULAR 40m in 29 colours

£2.50

Misuya Chubei – Assorted Sashiko Needles (Pack of 5)

£4.50

Bunka 30cm Pattern Ruler

£9.50

Bunka Tailor Chalk Wheel in 4 colours

£7.50

Out of stock

Triangular Shaped Tailor Chalk White – 10 Chalks per Box

£12.80

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Cohana-Seki Sewing Shears with Lacquered Handles.

Cohana-Seki Sewing Shears with Lacquered Handles. Available in 5 Colours. These are the special 7th Anniversary Limited Edition.
Note : Only 3 colours are available now. Yellow, blue and grey.

Stories Untold : Power of Craftsmanship Travellin

Stories Untold : Power of Craftsmanship

Travelling through Japan to meet the artisans who create tools and materials used in garment creation, delving into the history of these everyday tools and sharing the stories of their makers through on-site footage. Traditional craftsmanship faces challenges such as declining demand, rising raw material costs and a shortage of successors.
Through video footage we`d like to show you these rarely-seen workspaces, share the processes behind these tools/items and the stories of their makers.
I hope to inspire more people to rediscover the power of craftsmanship, feel the passion of the creators, and see their everyday tools as something more special.

We will introduce various artisans from now. Please keep an eye on this project😊

This clip was created by @takuyajimbo

日本各地の服作りに関連する道具及び素材のモノづくりの現場を訪ね歩き、普段何気なく使っている道具の歴史や作り手の思いを現場の映像をもとに世界中に発信していきます。日本のみならず、多くの国々で、伝統的なモノづくりの需要が年々縮小し、原料高や後継者不足などの深刻な問題に直面しています。こうした状況を受け、普段見ることのできない現場を映像で発信し、モノづくりの工程と作り手の思いを多くの人に知ってもらいたいという思いでこのプロジェクトは始動致しました。一人でも多くの人がものづくりの魅力を再発見し、作り手の思いを感じ、自分の日々の道具がより特別なものになってくれれば幸いです。
これから様々な現場を取り上げ紹介して参ります。是非ご覧下さい😊

動画製作 @takuyajimbo

　#japanesecraft #sewing #handicraft #crafts

Cohana Nihonbashi Store celebrates its 7th anniver

Cohana Nihonbashi Store celebrates its 7th anniversary in June 2024.We offer our popular scissors in limited edition colors as a special appreciation to our customers.
We have reflected many of comments we received in our customer survey, “Scissors in more colors and brighter colors!” into the five basic colors of Cohana.

How small can the very best scissors be? This was the playful challenge of Mr. Hasegawa to his artisans at Hasegawa Cutlery, a manufacturer of edged tools in Seki, Japan’s foremost cutlery-making town. The result: the adorable and remarkably sharp Seki Mini Scissors. They are a true labor of love from a company with a commitment to time-tested craftsmanship and inventive ideas.

Simply pinch lightly to cut cleanly through thread, cloth, or other thin material with ease. Scissors come with a genuine leather case for convenient portability, and each pair is adorned with a beautiful silk tassel from Tassel Studio MARIMO in Fukuoka Prefecture.

The Seki Mini Scissors fit easily into a bag, pocket, or toolbox. Both practical and stylish, they’re a great backup to shears in a pinch and make for an excellent gift. Choose from multiple tassel colors for a tiny tool suited perfectly to your own style.

▼Comes with a genuine leather sheath in the same color as the handles.

£17 Inc VAT

Bunka Tailor Chalk Case This Bunka plastic tailor

Bunka Tailor Chalk Case

This Bunka plastic tailor chalk case is the upgraded version of their popular chalk case, providing extra protection for your fragile triangular tailor chalk. Upgraded to a sturdy and secure case with a stopper, the clear white body allows you to easily see the color inside.
This case, which perfectly fits triangular tailor chalk, is equipped with a stopper to prevent it from accidentally opening.
The body colour is clear white, allowing you to identify the colour of the chalk inside from the outside.
Material: PP (Polypropylene)
Size: 73×70×10mm
Compatible chalk size: 60×65×5mm
The chalk shown in the photo is not included.
Please note that chalk powder may leak from the gaps in the case.
£4.80 Inc VAT

#tailoring #sewing #sewingnotions

Cohana sewing set limited Sakura edition 2024 is a

Cohana sewing set limited Sakura edition 2024 is available at our online shop now!

Story
The popular Awaji Kawara Needle Rasmu is made with Sakura flower motif. Seki Mini Scissors are available in Sakura pink only for this season. The Sakura Sewing Set comes in a 5cm diameter small bamboo basket with a small Sakura pink thread and a hand sewing needle. Make your handmade time more joyful with the Sakura Sewing Set!

Set Contents
● Sakura Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Rest（Limited Edition）
● Sakura Seki Mini Scissors（Limited Edition）
● Sakura Mini Thread（Limited Edition）
● Sewing Needle

£40 Inch VAT

#cohana #sakura #japanesecraft #sewing #sewingnotions

Daruma Basting Thread – 900m in Natural This D

Daruma Basting Thread – 900m in Natural

This Daruma cotton basting thread is perfect for crafting tailor tacks, notable for its ability to stay securely in the fabric.
Simply cut one end of the skein and pull out a strand as required. If you are not familiar with using thread in skein form, you can easily find instructions on how to use it on the internet
Material : Undyed 100% Cotton

£5.80 Inc VAT

#tailoring #bastingthread #handstitched #sewing #japanesecraft

We've restocked some of these our best-selling ite

We've restocked some of these our best-selling items today! Please check our online shop if interested! 😉

#haberdashery #japanesecraft #sewingneedles #sewingnotions

It's been a while since we had the great opportuni

It's been a while since we had the great opportunity to have our partner's products stocked at a gift shop in @designmuseum for the exhibition called REBEL Celebrating 30 Years of London Fashion.

They stock/stocked 4 of these items.

- Shozaburo snips with Iga braid by @cohana_style
- Daruma Sashiko box by @yokota_co_ltd
- Multi-Curved ruler by @kwgc_inc
- Water erasable tracing paper by @clovermfg

The exhibition is about to end in a few days, so if you have a chance, please visit!!

If interested these items you can shop at our online shop 🙂

#sewing #sashiko #japanesecraft #craft #gift

Okane bamboo ruler is finally back in stock! We co

Okane bamboo ruler is finally back in stock! We could only stock limited numbers but will re stock over coming months, not only this 20cm but 50cm and even 100cm!!

This 20cm bamboo ruler is a must-have item. Made by Okane Seisakusho which is the last bamboo ruler maker in Japan.

It is perfect for measuring small things whilst sewing. This size fits your hand very well and is perfect for use within the limited space of your sewing machine. We also use a 15cm stainless ruler but in comparison to this bamboo one, it becomes hot when using on an ironing board.

– About Okane Seisakusho –

OKANE SEISAKUSHO (Japan) was founded in 1948 and is the last remaining company making only Japanese bamboo rulers. All of their rulers are made out of 100% Japanese bamboo sourced from areas in Shikoku and Kyushu.
Interesting fact about their location: They are based in Kōga, Hyogo area which was once considered to be the homeland of the famous Kōga Ninja.

#bamboo #japanesecraft #sewingbee
#sewing #sewingruler