Naka-Kon 2025 Sew a Japanese Knot Bag

Sew-a-long with the head pattern maker of CUT/SEW in this workshop inspired by traditional Japanese furoshiki knotting! Together we’ll be making a “knot bag”, or a simple tote bag with an easy knot closure, perfect for small items like cell phones, cosmetics, or trinkets picked up at the con. Learn about the history of Japanese sewing and bag making while we work together in a cozy, relaxed environment. All students will get to take home their finished bag, as well as printed instructions on how to recreate the project at home.

This class is open to participants 16 years of age or older. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. A liability waiver will also need to be signed.

In this workshop you'll learn:

• Basic machine sewing
• How to sew curved areas
• Basic hand stitching techniques
• A brief history of Japanese bag making

• Participating students will be entered into a drawing to win one of the Bernette sewing machines used in the class, as well as two free digital patterns from CUT/SEW! The machine and patterns will be given away to a student attending closing ceremonies on Sunday at-Kon.

Class Length: 2 hours

Class Cost: $50

Prerequisite Skills: This is a newbie level course, meaning students should:

• Be familiar with sewing machines and basic machine stitches.
• Have completed at least one finished garment or sewing project prior to this course.

Expectations and Etiquette:

Students who attend the workshop agree to listen and follow all instructions from the instructor and Naka-Kon staff. Students will also agree to follow health and safety guidelines provided by the instructor and Naka-Kon staff. If a student damages the equipment, instruction space or other items utilized by Naka-Kon and the workshop, they may be held financially liable. Students may be removed from the workshop at the discretion of the instructor and Naka-Kon, and will not be given a refund. Students should engage and have fun, but should not cause distractions for the instructor or the rest of the class or disrupt learning.

General Naka-Kon policies and behavioral expectations apply.

Racism, sexism, body shaming, and harassment of any kind are grounds for removal from the event, and if necessary, from the convention. If you have questions or concerns, please contact access control or a nearby staff person.

Event Registration and Ticketing

There will be no printed ticket handed out for this event. Please bring your Eventbrite ticket, either printed or saved on your mobile device, for entry.

A Naka-Kon 2025 convention membership badge is required to attend all ticketed events.

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You can exit the Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC) by the double doors at the front, near registration. From there it is a 5-10 minute walk, with a sidewalk that goes along the building. You may also use the complimentary shuttle service that picks up riders in the circle drive right in front of the Sheraton Hotel.

Host or Publisher Naka-Kon Japanese Cultural Education Association