100 Neesan for Beginners

What Kind of Item Is “100 Neesan”?

COSMO®’s popular series “100 Neesan®” is, in a word, “fabric like a coloring book.” Look closely at the cloth and you will see many girls (= Neesan), each with different clothing and expressions. With the concept of “100 people, 100 ways of making,” it is an item for freely styling girls who each have their own individuality—with your own hands.

Learn Embroidery Basics with a Coloring-Book Feel

100 Neesan is a series especially recommended for those new to embroidery. You stitch hairstyles, clothes, and shoes onto the girls printed on the fabric with a dress-up feeling—and while enjoying it like coloring, you naturally pick up basic embroidery stitches.

Because there is an outline to follow, you never get stuck wondering “what should I stitch?”—another welcome point that makes it easy to start. Change colors, add patterns, and stitch as cute and freely as you like. There is no fixed “right answer,” so you can enjoy it with your shoulders relaxed.

A Rich Lineup You Can Choose to Match Your Project

The foundation is cut cross fabric printed with the girls. You can choose by fabric color (white, pale gray, linen, and more), pattern, and size, and there is also “100 Neesan with Niisan,” which includes boys and pets.

When you are unsure about color combinations, dedicated thread sets grouped by themes such as Nordic or feminine are convenient. There are also ready-to-use embroidery kits—pre-sewn pouches, mini totes, drawstring bags, charms, and more—that you can embroider and use as-is.

For beginners, a compact trial materials set and a style book packed with styling examples are also recommended.

Find Your Own “Neesan”

The charm of 100 Neesan is that there is no fixed finished form. From the same fabric, as many different pieces are born as there are makers. First pick a favorite sheet, and try styling a Neesan that is yours alone.