Shoulder Bag With A Gathered Flap – Free Sewing Tutorial

This shoulder bag has a generously gathered flap with a playful flair. The triangular silhouette gives it a solid feel, making it perfect as a going-out bag. The fabric used for this bag is echino’s [Mellow]. The thin and light cotton lawn fabric is dense and flexible, so it would be great to make a matching scarf with the bag.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:(Flap Outer Fabric A) EKX-98070-70D
(Body, Flap Outer Fabric B, Flap Lining Fabric, Tab Fabric, Shoulder Strap) EKX-9541-1J

Materials:

Fabric (Flap Outer Fabric A): 70cm x 18cm
Fabric (Body, Flap Outer Fabric B, Flap Lining Fabric, Tab Fabric, Shoulder Strap): 110cm x 50cm110cm×50cm
Fusible Interfacing: 60cm x 50cm
D Ring, Swivel Hook: 1.5cm wide x two pieces each
Magnetic Hook (Sew on type): 1.4cm diameter x one pair

Size: 15cm (l) 20cm (w) 10cm (d)

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Shoes Case – Free Sewing Tutorial

This shoes case will be handy for indoor slippers for the new school year in Japan. With a zipper front, you can put them in and out easily. The fabric used for this case is from the “FIT for” series. It is 100% cotton oxford with highly water-repellent finish.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample: YGA-71010-1A

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Fusible Interfacing (heavy weight): about 110cm wide x 50cm
Zipper: 35cm or longer x two pieces

Size:about 24cm (w) about 13.5cm (d)

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Two-Way Handle Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This single-layer, foldable and flat tote bag has a 2-way design with a long shoulder strap and a short handle. The fabric used for this bag is a series of reproductions of works by Alphonse Maria Mucha. The vivid colors of the digital prints will also look great as fabric panels. It is 100% cotton sheeting.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-1600-2A
Tape shown for this sample:ech-1000-1A

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 60cm
Tape: 3mm wide x 73cm
Rivet: 0.6cm diameter x Four pairs

Size: about 39cm (l) about 36cm (w)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is such a beautiful fabric made directly from a painting, so I made it into a flat square tote bag, inspired by fabric panels. The striped rope adds a nice accent to the whole look.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It has a long shoulder strap as well as a short handle, making it a two-way style. I utilized the fabric edge with the signature of Mucha, the artist of the painting, and turned it into a tag.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?。
Since it is single layer, the fabric edges are finished with French seams. While it is a simple and easy method, it creates a beautiful finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
This painting-like tote bag is perfect to coordinate with simple styling. Being a single layer piece, it can be easily folded and carried around. Whether it is used as a main or secondary bag, it is a convenient piece. Please try making one!

KF: Thank you very much, Satomi! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!

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Hammock Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This hammock bag has a cute almond-shaped form. The wide opening makes it easy to carry your belongings; a perfect piece to be used as a diaper bag. It is also nice that the bag can be made compact with a string closure. The fabric used for this bag is a floral pattern from the “JAMBO” series in African-inspired colors. It is 100% cotton oxford.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-71020-1B

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 100cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 100cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight): 110cm wide x 100cm
Cord (medium): 180cm
Tape: about 30mm wide x 140cm
Cord Stopper: Two pieces

Size:about 36cm (l) about 32cm (w) about 60cm (d) (excludes handles)

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

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Pouch With A Folded Flap and Handle – Free Sewing Tutorial

This pouch with a folded flap is accented with fringes made from the fabric edge. The fabric used for this pouch is “Panther,” a popular design from the long-time favorite “echino.” Even with its slight thickness, it is an easy to sew #9.5 canvas fabric.

Design & Work: Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample: (Outer Fabric, Handle, Fringe) EKX-98050-50C

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Handle, Fringe): 110cm wide x 35cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric): 80cm x 30cm

Size:21cm (l) 23cm (w)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The not-too-sweet looking polka dots are stylish. While this pattern would look great for a large bag, this time I decided to create a flat pouch to highlight the polka-dots and leopard.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The key feature of this piece is the placement of the leopard and the fringe made with fabric edge. With the handle, you can hang it on the wall and use it conveniently.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
First, decide on the position of the leopard and cut the fabric. Give it a thought, and make it lovely. The curves can be shaped with a stiletto or an iron for a beautiful finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
It is also cute to use as a hand-held mini bag. It holds a square-shaped photo book perfectly, so it would also be nice to use it as a gift bag for a commemorative photo book.