Tokushio is a good place to find material for fabric-related crafts, as the “DIY Crafts World” notation on this two-floor shop reminds shoppers. Its variety of products include yarn (NT$10), wool-knitting tools (NT$35-480), DIY bags (NT$60-160), beads (NT$30-450), accessories (NT$30-40), Chinese knots, all kinds of wires (NT$30-300, handle ribbons (NT$30-400), patchwork supplies (NT$30-40), plastic flowers and other original handmade materials. The store has grown and transformed since Chiu Shih-tou opened it in 1950. Today, the business is run by grandson Jack and all the members of his family, who have upgraded to the digital era with a popular website that offers perks to subscribed members. As you cross the doorway here, you’re surrounded by creativity, expressed through so many colors, textures and shapes. Artists will appreciate the staff’s attentive service and ability to find exactly what they need. If you are a DIY crafting newbie, you can also join crafting workshops here (NT$150-900), with necessary material provided.
中區三民路二段83號(台中市第二市場) (04) 2225-5436
83, SanMin Rd, Sec 2, Central Dist (2nd Market) 10 am-7 pm
這是個尋找織物和相關手工藝品材料的好地方，DIY手藝生活館方便顧客找尋各種手做配件素材。2層樓店內有很多種商品，其中包括毛線(10元)、羊毛編織工具(30~480元)、Diy精裝包(60~160元)、小彩珠(30~450元)、裝飾品(30~40元)、中國結以及各種線材(30~300元)，蝴蝶結彩帶(30-400元)、拼布(30-40元)，還有塑膠花以及其他手工製品。 原本由邱石頭在1955年開創經營的店，後來交給孫子郭永固與其他家庭成員管理。現在店家有了自己的網站，可在網路上購買，也有新產品推出等資訊。當你踏進這間店時，你的眼睛會被各式各樣的創意，藉由不同顏色、紋路以及形狀給吸引。員工也會協助顧客尋找所需素材。若你對於自己動手做工藝品有興趣，不妨加入店家的手工藝工作室 (已含材料費用150~900元)。
中區三民路二段83號(台中市第二市場) (04) 2225-5436 83, SanMin Rd, Sec 2, Central Dist (2nd Market) 10 am-7 pm