Runtang Fabric

 As we are slowly approaching the sales period, I thought it might be interesting to guide you to make purchases on the internet. I am a seasoned virtual buyer after going through a learning period. So, to avoid you falling into the traps of beginners in online shopping, I have prepared a series of tips and warnings for you to make your purchases serenely. 1. The choice is huge. You will therefore find everything: colors, textures, drapes, materials, elasticity... This will save you from browsing or calling all the haberdasheries in your area looking for the fabrics you saw on the cool thingy blog or this jungle print fabric to make a sweatshirt... But too much choice kills choice. If you are likely to be rather indecisive, the internet showcase will not simplify your task and you risk wasting your time alone in front of your screen. On the other hand, before embarking on your research and your purchases, have in mind the project you want to carry out and the footage required. This...

 You already know that I am passionate about sewing, but what you don't know is that my second great passion is Japanese culture. Also, after many trips to Japan, it seemed important to me to share my tips. I suggest you start with Osaka, the third largest city in Japan with its 2.7 million inhabitants and the economic heart of Kansai. The store that you absolutely must visit both for its selection and for the experience that constitutes its ordering system is the store: Toraya (3 Chome-2-30 Nanba, Chuo Ward). This three-story store is in a bustling covered gallery and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Outside you will find huge bins filled with coupons of up to 2m at unbeatable prices. These are roll bottoms or clearance products. On the ground floor, you will find cotton knitted fabric manufacturers with a floral pattern (nice selection of liberty and imitation fabrics), geometric, Japanese… in brands known or not. The majority of these fabrics are produced in Japan, some com...