Social media is buzzing with individuals, doing online sewing courses, proudly showcasing their sewing projects, not bound by perfection but inspired by the joy of creation.

What small project can you sew quickly and easily with your current skills and how much time are you prepared to spend learning something new? Do you have a place where you keep items that need mending, altering, upcycling or fabric that’s waiting for the right...

You may You may be thinking about taking up sewing as a hobby and wondering if it’s worth the time and money you will spend learning the craft.  Like how much will it cost to set up?  I’ll need lessons, what will I pay for those?  Why would I learn to sew when it’s...

Sustainable wardrobe curation? How to achieve this, begins with the end in mind. There’s a growing awareness of the damage our clothing choices are making to our planet. It’s never too late to start taking control of your wardrobe and becoming well informed about what...

Learn how to put together your choice of pattern and fabric for customised clothing   Welcome!  At Hot Off the Press we will keep you up to date with all things 'Japonica' and today we are starting with an introduction to our garments, patterns and fabrics.          ...

Spring brings a new season of colour palettes. So if you’re looking for inspiration, take a look around at nature’s showy display. But don’t let the tranquil looking image and colours fool you. 2018 spring colours have a lot of hectic hues. While Japonica Collection...

The Japanese are well known for their unique sense of style and design. They have a clean, minimalistic approach and attention to detail which is well suited to today’s fashion trends. One of the things that separates Japanese fashion from the rest is the use of...