Discover the Beauty of Japanese Fabrics
Our collection of Japanese imports is a treasured part of the shop, season after season! In a collection that includes a variety of prints, patterns, weights, and weaves, it can be a challenge to find the perfect use for your favorite Japanese fabric. We’re here to help—today we’re sharing great pattern pairings for some of our favorite new Japanese fabrics!
Nani Iro has been a shop favorite for years! Designed by Naomi Ito, these delicate, nature-inspired prints are a delight to sew and wear. Choose your favorite Nani Iro double-gauze for light, airy summertime garments like the Aria Top and the Sapphire Dress. Double gauze is an absolute dream for a matched set like The Winnie—perfect for pajamas, loungewear, or comfy casual wear!
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We’re really excited about Keshiki by Yumi Yoshimoto—this new group blends the natural and architectural in textural, hand-drawn prints on base cloths like cotton twill and cotton/linen sheeting. These fabrics depict the Japanese countryside in large-scale prints that will be fun to wear alone or in combination this spring, summer, and beyond! Choose your favorite prints for garments like The Nevis, Dress No. 1, and the Sepia Shorts.
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What can you make with a Japanese novelty print? We have a few ideas for fun ways to incorporate these fabrics into your everyday. We love a bold print for a Jensen Shirt or a 1-Yard Apron for your next cookout—be sure to sew up some matching placemats and napkins! Bags are a great way to enjoy small cuts of your favorite novelty prints—stitch a coordinating set of Plover Pouches to carry on your summer adventures!
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With hundreds of bolts of fabric in stock, you’re sure to find something special in our collection of Japanese imports! Here are a few more fabrics we have welcomed into the shop this spring:
For even more sewing inspiration, check out the full Stonemountain Spotlight write-up on the shop blog! Twenty-two staff members share their process, challenges, and the results of their Spotlight sewing projects. Each garment features fabrics from our beautiful collection of yarn-dyes and some of our all-time favorite patterns for sewists of all skill levels!
There is something so special about Japanese fabrics. The attention to detail, the thoughtful color palettes, and the beautiful textures make them feel like little works of art waiting to become something meaningful. Whether you are drawn to airy cotton double gauze, structured cotton twill, or whimsical novelty prints, Japanese imports bring a unique beauty to garment sewing and everyday making.
One of the things we love most about sewing with Japanese fabrics is how versatile they can be. A favorite print might become an easy summer dress, a much-loved shirt, a special apron, or even a simple bag you carry everywhere. These are fabrics that invite creativity and often inspire us to try something just a little different, whether it’s a new pattern, a fresh color palette, or a garment style we haven’t explored before.
As Me Made May continues, we hope these new arrivals inspire you to think about the pieces you truly love wearing and what might be missing from your handmade wardrobe. Sometimes the perfect fabric is the beginning of a whole new favorite outfit, or even a new sewing skill. There is something magical about turning a fabric you love into something you can wear, use, and enjoy every day.
We are always excited to bring new Japanese imports into the shop and share the beauty of these special textiles with our sewing community. We can’t wait to see what catches your eye and how you bring these fabrics to life in your own way.
Thank you and Happy Sewing, and Happy Exploring!