Fabric and Trim Shops
Sou Sou
Misuyabari Needle Shop
I tested out many soft hand sewing needles made for dress making. I ended up purchasing 10 packs of size 8 soft needles and 4 packs of size 9 soft needles. Each pack comes with 25 needles. I also picked up a variety pack of soft needles, just in case. Since I wasn't sure If I'll return to Kyoto next year, I took advantage of being in the city and ended up visiting this shop 2 times during my stay.
Idola Bead and Button Shop
Honorable Mentions
Established in 1952, Nomura Tailor Shop has two locations. I visited the Nomura Terra Teramachi store, located close to the famous Nishiki Food Market. If you are into printed cottons, you will love this store. There are also a selection of notions.
Other Kyoto Must Visits
Kimono Forest
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Anzukko Gyoza Bar
Taiyaki in Kyoto Station
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Written and photographed by Sheila Wong
Edited by Samantha Quon
Happy Sewing!
Sheila Wong Sewing Team