I bought this cute fabric on a whim, from a remnants bin @ Tomato in Nippori years ago and have been hoarding it in my stash ever since. I made a nephew a mask and the rest sat untouched. I need another bag for laundry day so I pulled this out to use since it makes me happy to see. Its about 10 x 10 20 inches. Its lined with some basic muslin fabric. All the edges are sewn a teensy bit to give it more shape without using any stabilizer.
Next to a liter bottle for size reference… before you ask, its filled with alcohol used to clean 3D prints. The grey is uncured resin suspended in alcohol. We were trying to reclaim the alcohol by exposing the whole thing to light, hoping to cure the resin and leave the alcohol, but it didn’t work.
Very cool! Nice construction
I have very fond memories of trying to find the fabric district without any internet on my phone. I bought limited fabrics, so that they would be really special
I didn’t learn about the area until after i had a phone with internet! The first time i went everything was closed because it was some sort of holiday. I was soooo bummed. I make sure to have an ample amount of cash set aside everytime we go now.
That’s true! Last time I went, a former coworkers wife, asked me to find more of a fabric she bought on a trip earlier in the year. Luckily the shop still had it.
YES in Tokyo, the area is called Nippori. It’s lovely to visit.
Best notions shop, non-buttons → https://www.instagram.com/ontravelling/
Best Buttons are right down the street at L’Musee - I literally can find nothing about them online.
Best Fabric Store, hands down is Tomato
Your wonderful craft is one of this week’s Featured Projects! Congratulations! 