With face masks in short supply in Japan this year because of the coronavirus, people have started making their own masks. As a result, sewing machine sales have sky rocketed. Companies are offering online instructions for making do-it-yourself masks.
Brother Sales Ltd., based in Nagoya, saw a 30% rise in sewing machine orders in February and March compared with the previous year. Janome Sewing Machine Company, based in Tokyo, saw sales rise by 20% between March and early April compared with the previous year. The company representative said many customers bought entry-level machines costing 50,000 yen or less, but higher priced models at 100,000 yen or more are also selling well.
I bought my entry-level Janome six years ago in Hokkaido and I have been very pleased with it.
Pamela: I am so happy people are starting to sew again, I have a happy heart and hope they continue to experiment using there machine for other swing. Love that beautiful pillow, did you make it? it is beautiful. Stay Healthy
I'm glad you had your machine before the rush! I love that you can put your ornaments together. I have partially done needlepoint ornaments and such that will never be made because I don't know how to do it (or know people who can!)
Thankfully, I have people more skilled than me helping me out with making masks. But I really should learn how to properly handly my sewing machine as well!
Pamela: I am so happy people are starting to sew again, I have a happy heart and hope they continue to experiment using there machine for other swing.
ReplyDeleteLove that beautiful pillow, did you make it? it is beautiful.
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Catherine
I hope people continue to use their machines for future craft projects and learn new skills.
ReplyDeleteInteresting people are buying and using machines, I guess the virus and being at home is encouraging us 5o be a lot more resourceful.
ReplyDeleteLets hope they use the machines for more than just masks! xx
ReplyDeleteYour articles are pretty and beautiful. I made some masks and use them now. I’ m interested in your sawing machine. Mine is a bit old.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had your machine before the rush! I love that you can put your ornaments together. I have partially done needlepoint ornaments and such that will never be made because I don't know how to do it (or know people who can!)
ReplyDeleteThankfully, I have people more skilled than me helping me out with making masks. But I really should learn how to properly handly my sewing machine as well!
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