Tatsuke & Hakama-Making Workshop ~2-Night 3-Day Clothing-Making Journey~ (10/3-5)

~ Experience the culture and craftsmanship passed down in Itoshiro ~
3-day, 2-night clothes-making trip
“Tatsuke & Hakama-Making Workshop”

Registration for the 10/3–5 event opens 8/1!

Target: Beginners to experienced users
Difficulty: Tatsuke ★★★☆☆ / Hakama　★☆☆☆☆
Method: Hand-sewn or sewing machine

Japan was once home to clothing that never wasted any fabric.

The Tatsuke and Hakama you will create in this course are,
These are straight-cut pants preserved in Ishitohaku.

Uses almost no curved seams, with no excess fabric left over,
Clothes that are easy to move in, durable, and perfectly suited to your everyday life.

That is something the Japanese people have cultivated over the course of many long years
With a commitment to cherishing fabric,
It has been crafted as 'clothing that works to help you live a better life.'

From those who actually made this,
It's amazing that none of the fabric goes to waste.
I can’t believe people from long ago came up with clothing this easy to move in!
That is the exclamation of surprise we hear very often.

In this course, the wisdom of Japanese garment-making that is slowly being lost,
Don’t rely on "knowledge" alone — experience it with "your own two hands".You can do that.

TatsukeAbout  
Hakamaabout

Please select whichever option you prefer, and we will create one custom garment for you.

This 3-day experience is far more than just a crafting session — you will connect with the very origins of Tatsuke

In this course, the garments that have been worn as part of daily life in Itatori since long ago
You will tailor your own Tatsuke and Hakama by hand.

However, what you can get here is
This isn’t just about completing one single piece of clothing.

how to take measurements, cut the fabric, and sew it,
How to wear it?
On top of that, you will engage with the culture and way of life of Itoshiro, the birthplace of Tatsuke
This is an offering you can savor in person at the location.

Clothing projects you can "complete from start to finish" even if you have no prior experience

・Even if you have never made clothing before
・Even if you don't feel confident using a sewing machine
・Even if you’ve hit roadblocks trying to do things your own way

Because we operate with a small team and progress by checking every single item one at a time,
You will never end up unable to keep up.

By proceeding while understanding the reasoning behind the cutting and sewing methods,
You will gain a “way of thinking” that can also be applied to all your future clothing creation projects.

Understand the logic behind which clothes fit your body

Tatsuke and hakama are,
This clothing is designed to never constrict your body, prioritizing ease of movement above all else.

Why is it this shape?
Why are these the dimensions?
Why is there no waste?

By crafting our work while answering such questions,
You will gain a clear understanding of what it means for clothing to truly hug the body.

Time to think about making clothes as part of daily life, not something separate from it

In a place called Ishitoroshiro,
even crafting clothing while immersing ourselves in the local atmosphere,
This is an essential element of this course.

In the everyday lives people once lived,
Clothing was not a 'work of art', but a 'tool for everyday life'.

Develop the ability to create your own 'tools for daily life'
Making that the new normal.
Learn from the practices our ancestors have carried on for generations,
I want to share actionable technical skills and knowledge that you can put into practice.

Ideal for the following people

・Anyone who wants to take their self-taught clothing making to the next level
- Anyone interested in the structure and design philosophies of historical clothing
・Individuals who wish to gain experience seeing a project through to full, proper completion
• For anyone who wants to learn while understanding why things work the way they do
・ Those who, despite living far away, wish to spend time in Itoshiro, the land where Tatsuke originated

We also offer unique local cuisine that can only be found in this area.

Let's share the one-of-a-kind encounters and experiences you can only have right here, right now.

◾️Schedule

October 3 (Sat) – 5 (Sun), 2026

◾️ Schedule

*This time slot is set so you can reach us even when using public transportation.

〈Day 1〉
13:00  Start (self-introduction)
14:00   Explanation, measurements, sizing
15:00  Fabric cutting, serging
17:00 End
18:00  Dinner Social Mixer

〈Day 2〉
9:00  Visit the shrine and antiquities museum
10:00   Tingly Time
12:00  Lunch & Store Visit
13:00 Tingly Time
16:00  A Talk on Historical Clothing Culture
17:00 Program ends. Head to your accommodation.

〈Day 3〉
9:00  Tingly Time
12:00  Time for lunch and sharing
13:00  End (bus departs at 13:19)
*Please note that content is subject to change depending on circumstances such as the weather.

■Personal belongings

Sewing supplies (fabric shears, thread snips, measuring tape, chalk marker; if you are bringing your own fabric, please bring sewing machine thread matched to your fabric, 10 straight pins, a pin cushion). Fabric (if you do not bring your own, we can provide fabric to you for 4,900 yen). Overnight kit (towel, toothbrush, pajamas, etc.).

*Please prepare medium-weight fabrics such as linen, cotton, or cotton-linen blends.
*We will provide the sewing machines (JUKI professional-grade sewing machines and sergers) and rulers (50-60cm).
*We stock overlock sewing machine thread in white, beige, navy blue, and black here.
*Waist elastic (1cm width / 2cm width), waist drawstring (1cm width)We can portion this for you here. If you need an item in your desired width, please have that prepared.
*The fabrics we offer are featured on the website below. Please refer to this resource as you consider your purchase. (If you purchase this fabric, we will also provide the sewing thread for you.)
・natural unbleached linen fabric

■Participation Fee

37,000Yen(Lunch is included. Full details regarding accommodation fees will be sent to you separately via email. The total cost for a 2-night stay plus meals will be approximately 17,000-21,000 yen)

*Please note that depending on your level of experience, you may not finish your project within the allotted time. In that case, you may need to complete any remaining work at home.
*If you wish to bring your own sewing machine, please contact us to discuss.
*If you wish to extend your stay, please contact us to discuss.
*Regarding shared rooms and other lodging-related mattersWe will collect your preferences via a preliminary survey, but please understand that due to coordination needs with other participants, we may not be able to fulfill all requests exactly as you specified.

■Venue & Access

Itoshiro Yohinten
65-18 Itoshiro, Shiratori-cho, Gujo-shi, Gifu Prefecture
tel : 0575-86-3808

*Please use either a private car or public transportation as your form of transport.
*If you are coming by private car, you will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle with studless winter tires (or tire chains) during the winter season. If you are unfamiliar with driving on snowy roads, please use public transportation.
*For the sessions taking place from February 28 to March 2, we will provide car transfer service to the Gujo Hachiman Castle Town Plaza. Please take the express highway bus that departs JR Gifu Station at 10:27 and arrives at 11:34.Click here to view the timetable.

-If you are arriving via public transport

・Outbound journey (departs in the morning)　Nagoya ⇒(JR）⇒ Minoota 9:56 ⇒(Nagaragawa Railway) ⇒  11:53
   Mino Shirotori 12:20 ⇒(Itobewa misinformationンドバス/ Shiratori Transport)⇒ Shimozaisho 13:00

・Return trip (departs midday) Nishizaisho 13:19 ⇒(Itohoro Demand Bus) ⇒ 14:00 Mino Shiratori 14:18 ⇒　　(Nagara River Railway) ⇒ 16:37 Minoota 17:00 ⇒(JR）⇒ Nagoya

Q&A Regarding Participation

Q1. I'm a beginner at making clothes, can I join?

A. Yes, we have had beginners participate so far.

Because both Tatsuke and hakama are constructed using straight-cut pattern pieces,
Nearly all of our fabric cutting and sewing work is completed only right before we prepare orders to ship.

In this course,
・Guidelines for determining dimensions
・How to handle fabric ・Cutting methods
・Sewing order
• How to finish seam allowances
I will explain each one carefully to you.

Rather than "making it well"
We place great importance on the experience of immersing yourself in the philosophy behind Japanese clothing craftsmanship, so
Please feel free to join, no prior experience is necessary.

Q2. I’m not very crafty, and I’m worried I won’t be able to finish the entire project.

A. Rest assured, we will provide thorough, reliable support all the way through to completion.

This small-group format allows us to move through material while closely tracking each participant’s individual progress.
If there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask as many times as you need, right then and there.

Additionally, this is not a course that aims to achieve perfectly polished finished results.
We value getting hands-on to craft a unique, personal garment that is entirely your own.

Q3. I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up physically.

A. We will proceed at a reasonable, manageable pace.

This is a 3-day, 2-night itinerary, and we prioritize maintaining a healthy balance between work hours and rest periods.
You will never have to stand for hours on end, and you’ll never leave your sewing projects half-finished.

"Time to focus and work with your hands" and "Time to learn about local culture"
We work through our tasks by alternating between working and taking breaks like having tea and resting.

Q4. What kinds of people participate?

A. Participants include people from a wide variety of age groups and backgrounds.

Up until now
• Anyone who loves making clothes (anyone who’s ever felt the dilemma of ending up with leftover fabric scraps!)
・Anyone interested in Japanese lifestyle and culture
・People who want to spend time doing hands-on activities out in nature
and many others, with a wide range of people participating.

Even if you're meeting one another for the first time,
By sharing the time spent creating the same items,
This is the kind of atmosphere where conversations just start up naturally.
Please join us, and think of this as a place to make new friends while you enjoy your time here!

Q5. Itoshiro is quite far away, but is it okay to participate even if I come alone?

A. Most attendees join alone, so you will not have any problems.

Most participants in this course are either joining solo or traveling from out of town to attend.
We will also provide advance details regarding accommodation and transportation, so please rest assured.

Nearly 100% of all participants say, “I’m so glad I came, precisely because it was such a long trip.”
We have put in place our guest reception systems to ensure that the time you spend with us leaves you feeling exactly that way.

Q6. What items do I need to bring?

A. We will provide all large tools required for sewing, such as sewing machines and irons.

Full details of the items you need to bring are listed at the top of this page, so please check there to confirm.
If you have items that are difficult to source or transport, we can also provide those for you
Please don't worry at all, do come and visit us.

Q7. What kind of clothing will be completed?

A. You will create one custom-fitted piece, either a Tatsuke or a Hakama, made to fit your own body.

I’m interested, but I also have some concerns.
Bring all those feelings along with you, and please come visit Iwatobiro.

This course, rather than focusing on whether you can or cannot do something,
Work with your hands, feel the process, and take your creation homewe cherish.

■Cancellation Policy

・Cancellations made from after registration up to 1 week before the event date: 5%
・Cancellations made 6 to 3 days prior to the event date: 50%
・Cancellations made after that: Full amount

■Important Notes

・It gets cold in the mornings and evenings. Please bring cold-weather gear with you.
・There are no convenience stores or supermarkets nearby. Please bring all items, snacks, and supplies you will need for your 2-night, 3-day stay (we do offer some basic items and snacks on-site, but please bring your own to meet your needs)