Co.Hama/ Tomo Kohama
Designer, Photographer and Artist/ Sewing Instractor
Born and raised in Japan. Open for all ages. :)
Inspired by her mom, she started sewing when she was five years old. After graduating from Santa Ana College, as a Fashion Design and Merchandising major, Tomo started working in the fashion industry internationally. Early 2015 saw the beginning of her “spotlight blog”, highlighting local artisans and their textiles across the globe. Her inspiration comes from traveling to a wide variety of countr
04/24/2018
Last Sunday I visited in Huntington Beach with my lovely salsa family.
The tree which I planted/painted 🎨on that wall 5 years ago, it’s still there and keep growing. 🍃🤗 I was so excited that finally I took my girl ✨
When you swipe left, you will see the process how I drew this mural 5 years ago. I had so much fun climbing up the ladder every day. 😆
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12/25/2015
🎁A very Merry Christmas to you🎁
https://instagram.com/p/_s2o6yiQnp/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “⭐️⭐️Merry Christmas⭐️⭐️ #CoHama #HandMade #HandCraft #Sewing... “⭐️⭐️Merry Christmas⭐️⭐️ …”
12/22/2015
https://instagram.com/p/_lKD7IiQqU/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “✨Happy Holidays ✨ Heart❤️, time and effort✍ make things reborn... “✨Happy Holidays ✨ Heart❤️, time and effort✍ make things reborn beautifully. Simple work with trashes; cardboard and yarn.…”
11/23/2015
🌼💀🌼💀
https://instagram.com/p/-ab23wCQhd/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “Dia de Mu***os My first challenge to stitch my favorite skull... “Dia de Mu***os My first challenge to stitch my favorite skull motif from Dia de Mu***os. Now in Japan, this beautiful skull is getting popular as…”
11/20/2015
Autumn just has come. Memories of my childhood creation.
https://instagram.com/p/-Sun-DiQtF/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “Autumn Leaves At my parents' neighborhood in Japan, leaves just... “Autumn Leaves At my parents' neighborhood in Japan, leaves just have started dressing up with beautiful colors. Making this leave rose reminding me my…”
11/20/2015
10/17/2015
Before & After Project
https://instagram.com/p/84bnB6iQoL/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “Before & After✨ Production time: 14 days Materials: Used denim... “Before & After✨ Production time: 14 days Materials: Used denim jacket, Wool yarn Getting ready for the fashionable autumn & winter season. The wool…”
10/10/2015
It's been almost 2 weeks, but still on the process to be done. ;) Because...
https://instagram.com/p/8pf6C2iQgZ/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “Used denim jacket & Colorful yarn It's been almost 2 weeks since I... “Used denim jacket & Colorful yarn It's been almost 2 weeks since I started this project, and everyday, I feel like I can finish it. However, the end of…”
09/28/2015
Up-cycling with multiple materials.
https://instagram.com/p/8K3YtHCQou/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “Used denim jacket & Colorful yarn The fun time just has started!... “Used denim jacket & Colorful yarn The fun time just has started! Adding some different texture on my old denim jacket. Long time to go to be done, but…”
09/23/2015
Happy face is my motivation. 😊
https://instagram.com/p/796WZ1iQlq/
Tomo K. Swan on Instagram: “When I develop the ordered items, I always think of happy face from... “When I develop the ordered items, I always think of happy face from the people who requested it. To make them happy, to make their customer happy. It's my…”
09/08/2015
Thank you for your post! Custom banner for VegiLicious. :)
We are open today! Let's eat happy ^^
This patchwork has been made by Tomo of Co.Hama. Isn't it a great work?
08/11/2015
Belated post from last Thursday. Thank you for joining us! In 3 hours lesson, we finished one citrus fruits felt and needle work. :D It doesn't matter kids/adults, know/don't know sewing. Everybody has different taste and creativity, but it all came out good. ;)
前回御好評いただきました、DIY Workshop第2弾！ご参加いただきありがとうございました。今回は夏らしくさわやかに、柑橘系の果物をチクチクと。3時間のレッスンの中で、初めて針仕事をしたお子様から、手芸がお得意なベテランの方まで、皆様それぞれの思いを込めて。作業中、皆様もくもくと真剣です。