Tatstuke Workshop Certified Instructor

Introducing the certified Tatuke workshop instructors from Itoshiro Yohinten.Courses and assignments for certificationThey are all people who became instructors after going through that.
We’re delighted to have more people joining us in sharing Itoshiro Tatsuke.

Everyone, our instructors will be holding workshops in their respective local areas, so we hope you'll join them. Please see the page below for workshop information.

Hiromi Matsumoto (1st term)

Service area: Tokyo

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"I first discovered Tatsuke at the beginning of this year, in January. I had known about it for several years, but when I took a workshop, I was truly amazed by its somehow geometric, puzzle-like cutting method and the combination of sewing techniques.
I studied fashion for four years at university, so all the more so. It’s based on a completely different way of thinking from patterns for [clothing], and above all, the waste really,It only comes out a little. I think now is the time for us humans, who have imposed mass production and mass waste on the Earth, to shift to a more sustainable way of living.is.
Always,For me, having tried to live with as little plastic waste from daily life as possible,I felt that Tatsuke was absolutely essential.
Although I live in Tokyo, far removed from sustainability, as a certified instructor I aim to share the spirit of Itoshiro with those who have never worn tattsuke and those who have never made them,For anyone who’s tried making one but isn’t quite sure how, or would like to sew one together with us, we’d love for you to come handle one in person and let us help you handcraft a tatsuke that fits you perfectly.I think it's great. Try making tatsuke for your family and friends too. I'm sure they'll be amazed by how comfortable they are to wear ^_^ ."

Kaoru Honma (1st term)

Activity area: Kanagawa Prefecture

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"At first, what interested me in tatsuke was,"I wanted to make my own pants for hiking and travel.After reading the instruction booklet and actually trying on the finished sewn item,I was surprised that despite being slim, it feels stress-free in any posture.I’m impressed by the waste-free cutting and construction, and I want to learn more!Thinking that, I visited Itoshiro.
Not just for hiking, which was the original purpose,Tattsuke lets you move through every aspect of daily life with ease and naturally,Now it's become something I can't do without.
When wearing tattsuke,More than the fact that I sewed it myself,There is wisdom here, born from everyday life over a long period of time,There is the joy of wearing it.As so many things are rapidly being lost and changing,Even now, to be able to feel that I exist as an extension of my ancestors,I think it is a very valuable and welcome thing.

Maki Matsumoto (1st Term)

Area of operation: Hyogo Prefecture

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"Ever since I first learned about Itoshiro in 2013 and was deeply moved, I’ve been endlessly captivated by these \"tattsuke\" pants. The more I learn, the more I’m drawn to the simple functionality and charm of Itoshiro’s tattsuke."
I deeply value the meaningful act of passing down ancient wisdom and techniques through our hands and bodies. By wearing Tatsuke and working in the mountains, fields, and farms, I hope to learn, appreciate, and put into practice a sense of gratitude and respect for those who came before us, and become one of the people carrying on the tradition of Ishitetsu Shiro's Tatsuke as we weave the life of the future.

Tayo Nishimura (1st term)

Activity Area: Nara Prefecture

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2022Summer... the “tatsuke” I happened to findWS.I was pretty—no, actually very—moved that with squares and triangles, I could make comfortable pants in my own size.
No pattern needed, and it turned out perfectly in my size!!
From there, the search for “tatsuke” begins.
The land of Itoshiro. When you feel the wind, water, earth, sky, the sun, and the people who live here, you can't help but wonder about the story behind them. “Tatsuke” is filled with the wisdom and ingenuity of the people who have lived here. And this “tatsuke,” passed down by Itoshiro Clothing Store. As I make it, scenes of Itoshiro somehow come to mind.
Just… I simply love “tatsuke.” That’s why I ended up becoming a certified instructor (lol).
Let's make “tatsuke” together,I hope you'll visit Itoshiro at least once.

Yuko Shindo (1st term)

活動地域: Nagano Prefecture

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Looking for clothes that don't generate fabric scraps, I found Ishite Shiro Clothing's “Tatsuke”I found it. The refreshing satisfaction of neatly using up all the fabric for the first tasuke I made,I always feel bothered by how much fabric waste I end up creating when sewing.It was a very, very pleasant experience for me. I also really love sewing, butThere are also many things that making it makes me think about.
When I thought about teaching people how to make clothes, what I wanted to share was "tattsuke"I felt that in it. The time spent sewing triangles and squares in straight lines as it gradually takes shapeIt's fun no matter how many you make,The slightly unique shape makes it fun to wear. It was made as workwear, butFrom Kaori-san's perspective, tatsuke conveys,These are clothes that stay fresh and let you learn many things as you make them.
The "tatsuke" was born in the deep mountain village of Itoshiro,One of the wonderful cultures born from the way of life of the people of Itoshiro,I’d be happy if more people got to know about it.

Kumiko Nagahama (2nd term)

Activity area: Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture

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"In addition to the concerns that had been on my mind since childhood—such as environmental issues and disasters—I also began to question and feel uneasy about our mass-consumption society as an adult. As I kept turning these thoughts over in my mind, researching and searching for answers, one thing I arrived at was \"making clothes that produce no fabric waste.\" And then I discovered Ishitohiro Clothing Store's method of making tatsuke."
I was given the opportunity to take part in the "Tatsuke Instructor Certification Course," which brought me to Itoshiro, where I experienced its magnificent natural surroundings and local culture, and had the chance to listen to the stories of the people who live there. Through making Itoshiro tatsuke, I hope we can share the feeling of connecting with the wisdom and ingenuity of those who came before us, and of remembering something we had long forgotten.

Kaori Yoshino (2nd term)

Service Area: Kanagawa Prefecture

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Moved to Oiso Town in Kanagawa Prefecture, rich in nature, and while enjoying the blessings of the mountains and fields as well as handcrafts like dyeing and spinning, I came to learn about "tattsuke," which was once worn as workwear.
Originally, I used to hand-sew clothes stitch by stitch, but no matter what, fabric scraps would always be left over. But with tatsuke, almost no fabric goes to waste. What’s more, you can make clothing that fits the wearer almost like it’s custom-made for each individual body! It’s comfortable to wear, too.
As I sewed pair after pair of the assigned tatsuke, I felt that this was the real appeal unique to tatsuke and to handmade work.
For those accustomed to sewing, tattsuke is like an enjoyable puzzle, and even if you're not, by taking it slowly one step at a time, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece of your own.
When I wear clothes I sewed myself, it gives me a gentle sense of happiness.
I’d be happy if I can help each person with a connection to this place finish their tatsuke at their own pace, while keeping their time in Itoshiro close to their heart!

Junko Sumi (2nd term)

Service Area: Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture

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Rie Nishio (2nd Term)

Service area: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, and the surrounding area of Ogawa Village

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Microplastics from synthetic fibers. Pesticides and deforestation that come with even natural fibers. Animal cruelty for fur and feather harvesting. Environmental pollution caused by the disposal and incineration of unsold clothing.
Human beings cannot live without wearing clothes, but in modern times, simply by putting on clothes, automatically, almost 100%You end up contributing to these problems. The first step you can take to break out of that cycle isNot buying clothes, that is,It means choosing quality materials yourself and making clothes.
Thinking this way,What I came across while looking for clothing projects I could make even with my limited sewing experience wasIt was the Tatsuke of Itoshiro. Without producing fabric scraps, straight-cut ・The rationality of it—despite being only straight stitching, it is still highly functional—It was one eye-opening realization after another.
However,Simple as it may be, there are still some tricky parts for beginners to sewing, and precisely because I am one myself, "clumsy"A process devised by thinking through how to make it easier to sewThere are several.
I would definitely like to share it at the workshop,If we can help support an eco-friendly lifestyle, we’d be delighted.

Maki Sasaki (3rd term)

Activity Area: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture

Contact: asaitoumimasho@gmail.com

I make hemp thread,As we experience the value of thread and fabric, we strive to create clothing that makes the most of the fabric.While searching, I came across Tatsuke.
I want to learn the wisdom of those who came before us! I’d love to visit Itoshiro too!With that in mind, I enrolled in the instructor certification course.
Create a three-dimensional form from a single piece of cloth using straight cuts.Made to fit your body,I’d be happy if you could experience its appeal together with me.

Takako Akino (3rd term)

Activity Areas: Tokyo and Sendai

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Itoshiro, Itoshiro General Store, Tatsuke
 While chatting with a friend, the way it sounded kept bothering me,As we continue on our journey of discovery, together with wonderful companions, we share Tatsuke.We were delighted as well.
A life of sewing the things you wear every day yourself, cherishing what is born from handworkCarefully using things that have long been cherished in daily lifeLiving,
The “wa” of the people who gather there
These are the things I've been finding more beautiful than usual.
These are the records of our predecessors, carefully nurtured and preserved in Itoshiro, where all of these remain.While feeling and recalling memories, the memory of the land, and the memory in one’s hands, ringbecoming, stitch by stitch, sewing, wearing, talking, eating, rejoicing and enjoying,I'm happy we were able to share such a warm and harmonious moment together...
Let’s grow the circle of Itoshiro folk clothing!

Mika Iwata (3rd Term)

Service area: Gifu Prefecture / Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture

Contact: horohoro1001@gmail.com

As 2023 was coming to an end, at Nagaragawa Department Store in Gifu Prefecture, "Tatsuke"I came across it. Currently working as a fashion pattern maker, I,I remember getting oddly excited when I looked at the products. Like,Cute! Straight!! Won’t the edges fray?I want to learn how pants are made, and I’d like to visit Itoshiro Yohinten.With those feelings, I joined the Tatsuke Instructor Certification Course.In the heavy winter snow of Itoshiro, I met some wonderful companions,Thanks to your support, we were able to receive the certification.
There are unchanging things in beloved Itoshiro, and that means so much,There are people here who are cherished and loved.
Every time I make it, I make "tatsuke" too.I find the background of its creation endearing. With everyone, “Tatsuke Time”I would be very happy if we could stay connected while cherishing it.

Kasumi Ito (4th Generation)

Service area: Nagasaki

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As we strive to create a simple life of food, clothing, and shelter as much as possible with our own hands, I came across tattsuke while searching for the ideal workwear for my husband, who works outdoors. I usually make cloth-related items, mainly through weaving, and whenever I tailor something from fabric I’ve woven with care, I’m always experimenting to minimize scraps. In that process, I was deeply struck by Ishitohiro Clothing Store’s straight-cut patterns that produce no fabric waste. I would be happy if I could share tattsuke—a garment that has taken its present form through the accumulated wisdom of many people’s daily lives over a long period of time—with the people around me from this far edge of Kyushu.

Takai Mari (4th Term)

Activity Area: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

Contact: cocoro.tatsuke@gmail.com

Born in Gifu, raised in Gifu, and proud of Gifu’s tatsuke, we make tatsuke.
And I want to connect that to people who want to know about it, try wearing it, and try making it.
We put our hearts into doing what we believe in. A grounded, genuinely human way of living.
I feel that accumulating those kinds of experiences together with my companions is both a joy and what it means to live.
There is a way of life like that deeply rooted in Itoshiro. That sense of comfort also leads to comfort in what you wear, and dressing in stress-free clothing makes each day feel easier to live. Even amid recent climate changes and today’s fast-paced information society, when I wear various garments including tatsuke, my mind somehow grows calm, and I feel I can move forward while enjoying being myself.
When I’m leading a workshop, sewing together with everyone is such a joy. More than anything, seeing your smiling faces as the sense of fulfillment from that day turns into excitement for the future brings me the greatest happiness.

Shinobu Ozaki (5th term)

Activity Area: Kanagawa Prefecture

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From an early age, I grew up watching my grandmother and mother, both kimono seamstresses, carefully stitch fabric together one stitch at a time. Inspired by them, I now tailor kimono myself. As I became interested in hand-sewn clothing and researched garments that could be made with straight-line cutting without wasting fabric, I discovered the "Tatsuke" of Itoshiro.
And I visited Itoshiro many times, becoming deeply captivated by its overwhelmingly rich natural surroundings.
Feeling the pure snowmelt, the deep, beautiful greenery, the wind blowing through it, and the lives of the people lived within nature’s cycle, I was moved beyond words.
If I can share "tatsuke" by carrying into the present the spirit of careful craftsmanship passed down through my family, along with the wisdom woven into clothing by the people of Itoshiro—to waste none of nature’s blessings and use them with care to the very end—I would be delighted.

Kitazaki Manami (5th Generation)

Activity Areas: Fukuoka Prefecture, Saga Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture

Contact:Instagram DM

For a mountain-life lifestyle, I divide my time between two bases in Fukuoka and Saga. I also hold workshops in my hometown of Aichi. A few years ago, I was living every day in kimono when I discovered Ishitetsu Shiro Yōhinten’s folk clothing philosophy of “making garments from tanmono fabric” and “not wasting precious cloth.” As I became completely absorbed in learning it, before I knew it, I had become a certified instructor. Deeply devoted to the Hakusan faith and captivated by the history of Ishitetsu Shiro, I offer my deepest respect to everyone involved with Ishitetsu Shiro, including the staff of Ishitetsu Shiro Yōhinten. As an “Oshi,” I hope to bring the learning of tatsuke to many people all across Japan, while also inviting hosts to organize events.

 

Tatsumi Nakata (Class 6)

Service Area: Shizuoka Prefecture

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While turning old kasuri and indigo-dyed fabrics into clothing, I became interested in cotton cultivation,I was working in the field wearing old cloth monpe pants that I had.
I thought I’d make a pair of monpe in my own size,While looking up how to make it, I learned about tatsuke,Request a booklet on how to make tatsuke,The tattsuke I managed to finish despite struggling was,The ankles are neater than monpe, yet the large gusset at the crotch allows for easy movement and`
The garment is made with straight cutting and straight stitching, and there are areas that require adjustment,The “How to Make Tatsuke” booklet, which I struggled with no matter how many times I made it,`found the wordI’ve come to think this might be the right answer too,Now I can enjoy the finished result!
Giving up because you don't have a sewing machine, or the "How to Make Tatsuke" bookletAfter purchasing it, you may find yourself unsure about how to choose the fabric,I think if you’re feeling anxious on your own, you’ll be able to keep stitching if you’re with others.is.
Because it’s hand-stitched, it takes time, but enjoy taking time for yourself,Let's enjoy the joy of finishing it together!!

Moriyama Kaoru (6th term)

Service Area: Gunma Prefecture

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"Tatsuke" is full of thoughtful design that avoids wasting fabric. Even though it is traditional clothing that carries on the long history of Itoshiro, I was drawn to the words written in the text, "There is no single correct way to make tatsuke," and chose the path to becoming a certified instructor. I love working with my hands, and whenever something looks fun, I just can't resist giving it a try. Through tatsuke, I hope to share the joy of making things in my own way!

Miho Hamahashi (7th Term)

Service area: Tokyo

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As a certified instructor, I hold workshops on Tatsuke, Hakama, and Echizen shirts. In 2023, I had the opportunity to experience and learn indigo dyeing and plant-based dyeing from spring through autumn as an intern. Since then, I’ve become more and more captivated by the philosophy of Ishitohiro Clothing Store! I feel that the clothing-making book is easy to apply, deeply insightful, and a treasure trove of wisdom. Every time I make something, I discover something new and feel inspired to try it differently next time, and I think it lets you enjoy making clothes with the excitement of being a child again. In my workshops, I always strive to help people create garments carefully and thoughtfully, making sure even beginners can understand the key points with ease.

Sachiko Shibanuma (8th Term)

Service area: Ibaraki Prefecture

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I like sewing, and I was in the handicrafts club in elementary school, tatsuI remembered while sewing.The time spent touching fabric, holding a needle, and gradually shaping something,I think I had liked it all along since around that time.
Even after becoming an adult,Handwork was always close to everyday life, but the Tatsuke of ItoshiroAn encounter where "physical freedom" and "the joy of making things with your own hands" become oneIt felt like we connected.
Tatsuke, tailored with straight cuts and straight stitching, does not restrict body movement.and quietly moves with your every motion.
For me, having practiced yoga for so long, the comfort of wearing it is,It was something very closely connected to the relationship between breathing and the body.Since childhood, a love of sewing has stayed with me, andThe joy of wearing clothes you made yourself, passed down in ItoshiroThe wisdom of the past, in modern life,I want to hand them over carefully, one by one.

 

Mitsumi Yokoyama (14th Class)

Activities area: Gifu, Aichi

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My starting point with fabric was a shop near Nagoya Station about 35 years ago. It was a place where you could choose fabrics (Asian textiles, NUNO fabrics, and more) and have clothing made from them. They carefully prepared the fabric and sewed it beautifully. After that, my love of fabric deepened, and I enjoyed spinning, dyeing and weaving, and making accessories from old kimono taken apart. I also love enjoying fashion, and as a natural extension of that, I became interested in kimono, where you can experience the fabric as a whole. I now also teach kimono classes.
Three years ago, I learned about Itoshiro Yohinten through an NHK program featuring Kaori Hirano. I deeply relate to the idea of valuing tattsuke fabric, and I became very interested in the place called Itoshiro. How can we take kimono and tattsuke, each with their own fixed form, and suggest ways of dressing that each person can truly enjoy? I find that incredibly appealing. I hope to share the joy of fabric, along with the history and charm of Itoshiro.

 

Ikeda Yumiko (14th class)

Service area:Saitama Prefecture

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I work in a job that involves supporting people with disabilities. Through that work, I create accessories and bags that help relieve the small stresses I noticed. Tatsuke are functionally designed with a roomy seat, making them borderless pants that are easy to put on and take off for the person wearing a diaper, the caregiver, and me as well. I wanted more people to know about them, so I completed the certified instructor course. Thank you for your support.

 

Ayumi Yamada (15th term)

Activity Area: Tokyo

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I had always been troubled by the fabric scraps that inevitably come from making clothes. As I aim to live and create in ways that place as little burden on the environment as possible, I was fortunate to discover “Ito Shiro Yohinten” and “tattsuke.”
Comfortable pants come together like a puzzle through straight-line cutting! I'm simply amazed by the wisdom of people from long ago.
If you'd like to try making "tatsuke," the traditional everyday wear of Itoshiro, if you've started but gotten stuck, or if you have an instruction book but feel unsure about doing it on your own, I'd be happy to sew together with you and share the process in a fun way.

 

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