First-ever event

Stylish shirt created with straight-line cutting

Let’s enjoy some stitching and complete it over a 2-night, 3-day stay in Itoshiro.

Suitable for: Beginners to experienced users
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
Method: Hand-sewnorSewing machine

A design that surprises people with, “Was this really cut in straight lines!?”

This is the first workshop for three-sleeve shirts.

Popular design and silhouette

Made entirely with straight lines, this open-collar-style shirt features clever construction that even experienced makers will enjoy.

Add impact with Hakama-like sleeves.

These sleeves are actually patterned using the bottoms known as Hakama. One of the real pleasures is discovering, through making them, how people in the past created things like this with flexibility and ingenuity.

Making loops is fun too

Enjoy the summer of Itoshiro to the fullest

The beginning of summer in Itoshiro brings beautiful rivers and clouds drifting across the open sky... Everywhere you look is beautiful.

While making clothes, this program lets you experience Itoshiro with your whole body and mind.Would you like to spend 3 days and 2 nights with us making clothes while fully enjoying the unique charm of the land called Itoshiro?

About the Three-Piece Sleeve Shirt (How-to Page)

Schedule: 2026.7/11 (Sat)–13 (Mon)

＊Applications open 5/1
*This will be the only event held in 2026.

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Schedule

*The timing is set so you can come by public transportation as well.

Day 1
13:30 Arrival in Itoshiro (greetings, self-introductions)
14:00 Measuring and cutting fabric / overlock stitching
18:00 Check-in at the accommodation & dinner social gathering (KIITOS)

〈Day 2〉
9:00 Shrine visit, tour of the antique museum
10:00 Sewing Time (at the clothing store)
12:00 Lunch (boxed lunch), store tour
13:00  Sew with small stitches
　　　*We’ll take a break
18:00 Dinner

〈Day 3〉
9:00 Stitching Time
12:00　Curry Lunch
13:00 Finish / Final Photo Shoot (the bus departs at 13:19)

*Evenings are generally free time. Recommended ways to spend them include visiting a nearby hot spring (Manten no Yu) or stargazing.

What to bring

Sewing tools (fabric scissors, thread snips, measuring tape, tailor’s chalk pen, if you are bringing fabric, sewing thread suitable for the fabric, pins (20), pin cushion), fabric (if you do not have any, you can also purchase fabric), overnight set (towel, toothbrush, pajamas, etc.).

Please prepare medium-weight linen, cotton, cotton-linen, or similar fabric.
*The sewing machine (JUKI industrial sewing machine/serger) and ruler (50-60 cm) will be provided here.
*We provide overlock thread in white, beige, dark navy, and black.
*The fabrics we can offer are introduced on the following site. Please refer to it for your consideration. (If you purchase fabric here, we will also prepare the sewing thread here.)
・Linen fabric

Participation fee

37,000Yen(Lunch included. Please pay your accommodation fee of around 10,000 yen per night separately on site (includes breakfast and dinner))

*Depending on your level of experience, you may not be able to finish within the allotted time. In that case, you may be asked to complete it at home.
Please consult us if you would like to bring your own sewing machine.
*Accommodation facilities, As there are fewer accommodations operating in the village, we generally direct guests to Guesthouse KIITOS, which is run by Itoshiro Clothing Store.
*If you need to stay the night before or after, please contact us.

About accommodations

We can arrange the guesthouse "KIITOS" (additional charge), located across from the Ishitobiro Clothing Store workshop facility where the workshop is held. In principle, rooms will be shared (2 people per room) due to capacity limitations.
About a month before the event, we will send you detailed information and a pre-event questionnaire, but if you will be staying at another accommodation or absolutely require a private room, please let us know.

Venue & Access

Itoshiro Yohinten
65-9 Itoshiro, Shirotori-cho, Gujo-shi, Gifu Prefecture
Tel: 0575-86-3808

-If arriving by public transportation

・Outbound (morning departure) Nagoya ⇒(JR)⇒ Mino-Ota 9:56 ⇒(Nagaragawa Railway)⇒ 11:53 Mino-Shirotori 12:20 ⇒(Itoshiro Demand Bus/ Shirotori Kotsu)⇒Shimozaisho 13:00

Return trip (departing at noon) Nishizaisho 13:19 ⇒ (Itoshiro On-Demand Bus) ⇒14:00Mino Shiratori14:18⇒(Nagaragawa Railway)⇒16:37Mino-Ota17:00⇒（JR）⇒Nagoya

Q&A About Participation

Q1. I’m new to making clothes—can I still join?

A. Yes, beginners have participated before as well.

Three-panel sleeve shirts are made with a straight-cut pattern, so
Both cutting and sewing are done almost entirely at the last minute.

In this course,
• How to think about determining dimensions
How to handle fabric / Cutting method
• Sewing order
• How to finish seam allowances
I'll explain each one carefully, one by one.

Rather than “making it well”
“Experiencing the Japanese approach to clothing-making” is something we value, so
Please join us regardless of your level of experience.

I’m not very handy, so I’m worried about whether I can finish making it.

A. Rest assured, we will fully support you through to completion.

With small class sizes, we proceed while monitoring each person's progress.
If there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask as many times as needed on the spot.

Nor is this a course aimed at achieving a "perfect finish."
We value using our hands to shape each piece into something uniquely our own.

Q3. I'm worried whether I'll be able to keep up physically.

A. We’ll proceed at a comfortable pace.

We’ll be staying for 2 nights and 3 days, but we value a good balance between work time and breaks.
It won't stay standing or remain sewn.

“Time to focus and work with your hands” and “time to learn about local culture”
We'll move forward while taking breaks, like stopping for tea.

Q4. What kind of people participate?

A. People of various ages and backgrounds participate.

Until now
・For those who love making clothes (especially if you feel conflicted about fabric scraps being left over!)
・Those interested in Japanese life and culture
・For those who want to spend time working with their hands in nature
A wide range of people participate, among others.

Even when meeting for the first time,
By sharing the time spent making the same thing,
It creates an atmosphere that naturally sparks conversation.
Please look forward to joining and think of it as a place to make friends!

Q5. It’s a long way to Itoshiro, but is it okay to join alone?

A. Most participants join on their own, so there’s no problem.

It’s a course with many participants coming from far away and many attending on their own.
We will also provide advance guidance on accommodations and transportation, so please rest assured.

The people who attend almost always say, "Because it was far away, I'm glad I came."
We are preparing a welcoming environment so that it becomes a time that feels that way to you.

Q6. What do I need to bring?

A. We will provide the large equipment needed for sewing, such as sewing machines and irons.

Please check the top of this page for details on what to bring.
If there are items that are difficult to obtain or transport, we can provide them here as well.
Please come without worrying.

What kind of clothes will it turn out to be?

A. We will tailor one karusan to fit your body.

"I'm interested, but I also have concerns."
Please come to Itoshiro with those feelings.

In this course, rather than whether you can or can’t,
Use your hands, feel it, and take it homeis important to us.

Notes

- There are no convenience stores or supermarkets nearby. Please bring anything you will need for your 3-day, 2-night stay, including snacks (we will provide some as well).
During the day, temperatures can rise above 30 degrees when the weather is nice, but it may feel chilly in the mornings and evenings or when it rains. We recommend bringing a lightweight long-sleeved top to keep warm.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation after application up to 1 week before the event date: 5%
• Cancellation 6 to 3 days before the event date: 50%
- Cancellations after that: Full amount