Unleash Your Creativity: Sew Your Own Komebukuro Bag

Join us for a captivating sewing workshop where you can make your own Komebukuro bag!

A Komebukuro is a “rice bag” used to hold rice that is traditionally brought to temples in Japan as offerings during festivals and ceremonies. Today, Komebukuro bags are used to carry personal items and accessories. In this workshop, Katie Furukawa Bonifacio of Old River Design Co., opens a new window will guide you through how to make your own Komebukuro bag with Japanese fabrics.

Materials and Registration

This workshop is suitable for beginners. All materials, including sewing machines and fabrics, will be provided for this class. Participants should understand the basics of sewing a straight stitch, but no other special expertise is involved. Space for this workshop is limited, so reserve your spot early.

Sew Your Own Komebukuro Bag! 

Check out these upcoming Komebukuro sewing workshops at a library near you.

Tuesday, April 2, from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Atherton Library

Thursday, April 4, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Brisbane Library

Friday, April 5, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at San Carlos Library

Tuesday, April 9, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Foster City Library

Wednesday, April 10, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Woodside Library

Thursday, April 11, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Half Moon Bay Library

Wednesday, April 17, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Millbrae Library

Thursday, April 25, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Belmont Library