Mikan workshop in Kyoto last April

If you missed them on my Instagram posts, here are some of the beautiful creations made by the participants…

What a great pleasure, after a year and a half, to be able to organize some sewing workshops in Kyoto again!

This time, the event took place in an old ryokan located in the Gojo Rakuen district, North of Kyoto station: Yadoya Hiraiwa. Remaining empty since the beginning of the pandemic, the location was a perfect match for Mikan! Participants appreciated the workshop taking place in a historical location, which adds to the experience.
If you are curious to know more about the renovation of old building in Kyoto, I will be sharing an interview of the owner of this building soon, stay tuned…

For now, let’s see what was created during the workshops!

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Most participants were using a sewing machine for the first time and were gladly surprised by the quality of the bag they made! Equal to one they would have purchased.

If you are inspired by what the participants created, you can find some DIY kits in my store that will allow you to create the same at home.

Two people wearing face masks and casual outfits standing in front of a wooden structure.
Unisex black textured bumbag (the big metallic buckle was brought by the participant)
Bumbag featuring the famous Gion matsuri festival
Patterned fanny pack with bird design on rocky background
Person sewing with a traditional sewing machine, holding a piece of light fabric, wearing a patterned garment, with sewing tools on the table.
So glad to welcome a kimono enthusiast, the Origami clutch suits the traditional outfit so well!
Woman in traditional attire using a sewing machine indoors
Person in a kimono standing outside with a potted plant, holding an item, and wearing a face mask.
Four women wearing face masks and casual outfits stand in front of a wooden facade, showcasing colorful crossbody bags.
Colorful patterned waist bag on textured surface
A decorative waist bag with gold and light blue floral patterns on a dark textured surface.
Fabric face mask with crane pattern on dark stone background
Elegant floral-patterned clutch with a silver chain resting on a wooden surface.
Floral-patterned waist bag with black strap on a matching fabric background.
Two people standing in front of a traditional wooden structure, wearing casual clothing with patterned bags across their chests.
Floral-patterned sling bag with zipper on wooden background
Black sling bag with red and gold floral design, hanging on a wooden fence.
Black and gold patterned fanny pack on a rocky surface
Person wearing a striped shirt and face mask, with a crossbody bag, standing on a street
Blue patterned fanny pack with zipper on wooden floor next to wicker basket.
a small selection of indigo dyed fabrics were also available
Fabric fanny pack with tree pattern, black strap, and gold zipper on rock surface.
A fabric fanny pack with a nature-inspired design featuring green palm-like leaves on a beige background, placed on a textured stone surface.
Four women standing in front of a traditional wooden Japanese building, each wearing different patterned fanny packs.
The youngest participants (10 &11) were excited to create a big to carry around their Nintendo Switch
Smiling child wearing a red cap and black t-shirt, holding a Nintendo Switch case in front of a wooden fence.
Girl holding a black case in front of a wooden fence.