Japonica Collection
Customisable, consciously crafted clothing with optional DIY sewing packages.
Be part of the sustainability solution.
Ready To Wear
Let’s create your hand crafted garment together! Our timeless designs are individually cut and made in sizes 6 – 26.
Browse through our garment styles and sustainable cotton fabrics, choose your combination and our talented team will put together your creation.
Contact us to discuss any changes you may require such as length adjustments or a different colour top stitching. We know these things count!
We will work with you online or in person and keep you up to date on your garments progress.
Your Garment Begins With Your Design and Fabric Choice
Our fabrics are 100% Japanese cotton. The manufacturer of our Japanese cottons has a reputation for quality as well as production practices that care for the environment. We will gradually add to our fabric selection so please keep in touch to hear about any new additions, which is always exciting!
From our small range you can combine prints or plains, discuss features and finishes with us and adjust garment lengths for your bespoke garment.
If you are a maker we will deliver the selected items you require for you to handcraft your own garments.
Patterns
For those who like to make their own clothes – this section is for you! We understand that buying bespoke, ethical, sustainable fashion can be costly and would like to offer the opportunity to make your own.
We have just added the first of our patterns – the cropped pants pattern! Buy the pattern alone or include a selection of fabrics to make your own Japonica pants. This pattern comes in sizes 6 – 26 and can be printed at home or at your local print shop in all sizes or your select size. Contact us if you have any questions.
On request we can arrange a workshop where we will make the pants together. A minimum of four people is required. Let’s sew together!
Our aim is to revive the craft of sewing and contribute to the care of our planet.
How It Works
Ready To Wear
Decide on your garment choice
Select your fabric
Contact us for customisation; from length to the colour of topstitching. Let’s make this garment yours!
We will update you on the progress of your handcrafted garment.
Patterns And Fabric
This section is for the makers out there!
PDF Patterns can be ordered online to print at home or at your local printer
Fabrics can be ordered with your pattern or on their own
Enjoy creating garments that are truly yours!
Workshops
This is about time for you and what you want to learn.
Join like-minded people and enjoy hours of fun and creativity.
Choose from the workshops shown or contact us if you have something specific in mind.
Private workshops require a minimum of four people.
Our Products
Choose from our selection of Ready To Wear Garments in sizes 6 – 26
Contact us to customise your garment
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Asymmetrical skirt
$169.00 -
Crop jacket with contrasting features
$169.00 -
Cropped Pants
$169.00 -
Denim tunic
$189.00 -
Denim tunic with cream script contrast
$189.00 -
Indigo tunic with contrast fabrics
$189.00 -
Lightweight denim shirt
$179.00 -
Panel dress with contrast fabric panels
$229.00 -
Shirt with flared cuff and contrast
$179.00 -
Sleeveless top
$179.00 -
Sleeveless top with contrast
$179.00
Patterns
More patterns coming soon.
Workshops
We love to teach and encourage diy in the world of sewing! We promote a limited number of workshops during the year but please contact us if you would like to arrange a workshop.
A minimum of four people is required and we welcome young sewers!
Blog
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Custom Made Garments in Japanese Cotton
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. ...
Hello 2018 Spring Colour Palettes!
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...
A passion for Japanese Cotton Clothing
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...
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