Thoughtfully Crafted Sewing Tools from Japan

Thoughtfully Crafted Sewing Tools from Japan

Discover a charming selection of handmade sewing tools created by a Japanese garment sewing company with over 80 years of expertise.

Discover a charming selection of handmade sewing tools created by a Japanese garment sewing company with over 80 years of expertise.

New Printed Corduroy

New Printed Corduroy

Just in time for the season — we’ve added 36 beautiful bolts of printed corduroy to the shop. Originally made for apparel brands, these cozy textiles are perfect for your handmade wardrobe.

Just in time for the season — we’ve added 36 beautiful bolts of printed corduroy to the shop. Originally made for apparel brands, these cozy textiles are perfect for your handmade wardrobe.

New Linen Blend Prints for Spring & Autumn

New Linen Blend Prints for Spring & Autumn

Soft, versatile fabrics in fresh seasonal designs. Perfect for sewing projects to carry you through the changing seasons.

Soft, versatile fabrics in fresh seasonal designs. Perfect for sewing projects to carry you through the changing seasons.

Solid double gauze
29 colors

Solid double gauze
29 colors

Crafted on traditional shuttle looms at a gentle pace, creating a texture full of character and comfort. One of the very first fabrics we carried at Miss Matatabi, loved for its natural softness.

Crafted on traditional shuttle looms at a gentle pace, creating a texture full of character and comfort. One of the very first fabrics we carried at Miss Matatabi, loved for its natural softness.

Featured

Modern Prints

Modern Japanese prints made for makers. Find fabrics that add color, joy, and a touch of Japan to your handmade creations.

Shokunin Collection

Handcrafted by local artisans, our Shokunin Collection features traditional dyeing and hand printing—each fabric with a unique texture and story.

Deadstock

Hand-selected deadstock fabric from mills across Japan. These unused, high-quality textiles help reduce waste and promote more sustainable making.

News & Updates

Pricing & Free Shipping Update for U.S. Customers – Effective Sept 19, 2025

As of September 19, we've updated pricing for U.S. orders to reflect increased import-related costs. Free shipping is now available for orders over $140 USD. All U.S. orders ship via FedEx with duties paid — no surprise fees at delivery.
New Deadstock Azumadaki Solids Just Added

Two beautiful deadstock collections—Azumadaki 18 lightweight linen and Azumadaki 19 cotton silk—are now available. Dyed in Tokyo using a traditional kneading technique, these fabrics are soft, relaxed, and full of character.
Our First Original Tenugui Is Here

Designed in-house and dyed with the traditional chusen technique, this tenugui is a quiet collaboration with artisans in Enshu, Shizuoka. We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we loved bringing it to life.

New Arrivals

Japanese Hiro Macaron Chirimen Tape Measure - A
$27.96 / half metre
$27.96
Japanese Hiro Macaron Chirimen Tape Measure - B
$27.96 / half metre
$27.96
Japanese Hiro Macaron Chirimen Tape Measure - C
$27.96 / half metre
$27.96
Japanese Hiro Three-tiered Sewing Box Kanazawa Urushi Lacquer - vermillion red
$114.96 / half metre
$114.96
Japanese Hiro Three-tiered Sewing Box Kanazawa Urushi Lacquer - black
$114.96 / half metre
$114.96
Japanese Hiro Small Sewing Box Kanazawa Urushi Lacquer - black
$37.92
$37.92
Japanese Hiro Small Sewing Box Kanazawa Urushi Lacquer - vermillion red
$37.92
$37.92
Japanese Hiro Kutani Ware Pincushion - red
$31.92
$31.92
Japanese Hiro Kutani Ware Pincushion - apricot round
$31.92
$31.92
Japanese Hiro Kutani Ware Pincushion - apricot
$31.92
$31.92
Japanese Hiro Kutani Ware Pincushion - blue
$31.92
$31.92
Japanese Hiro Urushi Lacquer Issun-boshi Pincushion and Sewing Pins Set
$42.00
$42.00
Game Arcade
$10.80 / half metre
$10.80
Oiran - B
$7.50 / half metre
$7.50
Oiran - D
$7.50 / half metre
$7.50
Oiran - E
$7.50 / half metre
$7.50
Oiran - A
$7.50 / half metre
$7.50
Oden Cats - H
$7.20 / half metre
$7.20
Echino Evergreen Holiday Tree
$13.20 / half metre
$13.20
DEADSTOCK Sevenberry Crabs
$5.50 / half metre
$5.50

Recently restocked

DEADSTOCK 100% Linen Chambray - color 44
$10.80 / half metre
$10.80
Shokunin Collection Deadstock Yarn-Dyed Big Plaid - 2
$14.40 / half metre
$14.40
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Gingham - light blue
$16.20 / half metre
$16.20
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Gingham - navy
$16.20
$16.20
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Wool Plaid - navy blue
$16.80 / half metre
$16.80
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Wool Cotton Plaid - dark eggplant
$18.00
$18.00
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Plaid - berry and eggplant
$14.40 / half metre
$14.40
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Madras Check - multi
$16.80 / half metre
$16.80
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Check - green
$15.60 / half metre
$15.60
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Check - blue
$15.60 / half metre
$15.60
Shokunin Collection Yarn-Dyed Check - butter
$15.60 / half metre
$15.60
Fuji Wisteria Watercolor - wisteria
$9.12 / half metre
$9.12
Kikka - B
$7.20 / half metre
$7.20
Kikka - D
$7.20 / half metre
$7.20
Pop Floral - blue
$9.00 / half metre
$9.00
Pop Floral - green, black
$9.00 / half metre
$9.00

Tenugui

Shokunin Collection Miss Matatabi Original Shugei Neko Japanese Tenugui Fabric

Miss Matatabi Original Tenugui

Meet Shugei Neko. She’s a cool cat, floating around on her cloud, sewing and living her best handmade life. Designed by us and chusen-printed by skilled craftspeople in Enshu, Shizuoka, on beautifully soft 100% cotton Enshu tsumugi fabric.

Hand-printed Tenugui designed by Pauline Androlus

Designed in France, dyed in Tokyo. A collaboration between Pauline Androlus and Marukyu Syouten. French designer Pauline Androlus brings a quiet, modern sensibility to these traditional Japanese tenugui. Each piece is hand chusen dyed, known for its delicate gradients and timeless beauty. Thoughtfully made to be displayed, used, and cherished.
Japanese Tenugui Fabric Hanger

Tenugui hanger

This minimalist wooden hanger is specially designed for displaying Japanese tenugui as wall art. Made in Japan from natural pine wood, it brings a warm, organic feel to your interior. The simple yet thoughtful design allows your favorite tenugui to hang beautifully like a scroll or tapestry.
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