This plastic bag-shaped reusable bag is made from fluffy double gauze. It also comes with a carrying pouch. The fabric used for this bag is “+HAyU fabric,” a textile series designed by wire artist HAyU. It features HAyU’s iconic HAyU Bear embroidery. It is 100% cotton double gauze, perfect fabric for making clothes.
Fabric shown for this sample: EGX-7712-1B
Materials:
- Fabric: 110cm wide x 80cm
- Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 60cm
- Cord Stopper One piece
Size:
- Bag: 36.5cm (l) 36cm (w) about 13cm (gusset)
- Pouch: about 16cm (l) about 19cm (w)
We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
This fabric with perfectly spaced embroidery gives a solid structure even for double gauze. I wanted to nicely incorporate the soft texture and relaxed look of the bear pattern, so I made a casual plastic bag-shaped reusable bag.
KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The fabric edge with the embroidered name was also stylish, so I left it uncut and used it for the gusset.
I have always felt that it would be useful to have a small pocket on the reusable bag, so this bag comes with a simple pocket. The carrying pouch can also be attached to the handle with a string so no need to worry about losing it.
KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Double gauze shrinks, so I recommend to pre-wash in water, naturally dry and iron it before cutting, or if not, make it a little larger (about 1 or 2 cm), taking into account that the finished piece will shrink after washing.
KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
More and more people seem to be carrying two bags these days, a mini bag and a casual sub-bag (reusable-bag) (I’m one of them!). It would be fun to choose a reusable bag as part of your styling, depending on your mood or the weather. A double gauze reusable bag is cute and fluffy to the touch, so why not making your own♪
KF: Thank you very much, Satomi! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!