Monthly Archives: October 2015

Small Shoulder Pouch with a Gathered Accent

Size: 17cm (l) 25cm (w)

Today’s project is a pouch (small bag) centrally featuring a flower design from “Creative Thursday the tinies”, a lovely fabric with a blanket of multicolored bouquets of flowers. Strawberry pink color, taken from the bouquet, is used as an accent to add glamour.
A removable handle with swivel hooks allows you to hook this pouch to the handle of a larger bag as a bag-in-a-bag. Popular handcraft artist of small cute items, Mioko Sugino, aka komihinata is here to introduce her creation.

Design & Work: Mioko Sugino


Fabric shown for this sample:JG50200-201 (C)


材料:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric A, B, Tab): 30cm×50cm
(Outer fabric C, Lining fabric, Opening fabric, Handle (Canvas)): 40cm×60cm
□ Quilt batting: 30cm×40cm
□ Swivel hooks: 2 pieces (1.2cm inside diameter)
□ D rings: 2 pieces (1cm inside diameter)
□ Magnetic hook (sew on type): 1 pair (1.4cm diameter)

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We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Calm gray color combined with a bouquet of bright pink and chartreuse is very lovely, and I thought, “I want to use this fabric,” when if first saw it. With an appropriate thickness, I was able to produce a nice gathering.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Since the base color is chic, one color from the design was selected to make it glamorous. For this, strawberry pink was added. With a chartreuse color, it will also change the look to be stylish. Quilt batting and canvas fabric will keep the shape of the bag even with odd-shaped items inside.

KF: What are some tips for making this pouch?
When attaching swivel hooks to the handle, you may find it difficult to sew with some thickness. When using a sewing machine, it will work by turning a pulley (where it turns on the right side) slowly by hand. If you still find it difficult, you may substitute it with fabric bond to secure.

KF: How should we use this pouch in everyday situations?
The bag’s bright color and pattern will work well as an accent to a monotone outfit. In contrast, lighter colored clothing will work well as gray spices up the look. Either way, this bag will be a good addition. I hope that you will enjoy the bag together with a matching small case and scrunchy.

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

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Roundhem Pullover

Size: Medium 

It is that time of the year when you start to feel the need for a long-sleeved top. The project this week is a pullover shirt with a soft flared hem, featuring Constellation, a double gauze fabric full of an evening sky of stars, from the Trefle Cucito series. The charcoal gray color tone creates a soft impression.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample:
P38800-802 (B)


Materials:
□ Outer fabric 108cm wide x 160cm
□ Fusible interfacing (thin) 90cm wide x 20cm

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Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)
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Apron Tote

Size: 30cm (l) 41cm (w – at the opening) 27cm (bottom width) 14cm (d)

Today’s project is a tote bag made from a signboard design fabric of the “Show Retro” series.
The bag looks solid in this thicker #8 canvas fabric. It is full of stylish accents like checker design handles, white tape accent on the outer bag and a “MADE IN JAPAN” tag on the hanging pocket. Kanae Nakayama, known for her handcraft item-filled blog, “Hanabana Tanoshii Hi” is here to introduce her creation.

Design & Work:Kanae Nakayama


Fabric shown for this sample: P38100-101 (A)


Materials:
□ Fabric (Main outer fabric): 90cm×50cm
(Main lining fabric): 50cm×80cm
(Handle outer fabric): 50cm×20cm
(Handle lining fabric) : 50cm×20cm
(Pocket): 20cm×60cm
□ Cotton tape: 2cm wide x 122cm

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We interviewed Kanae about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
When I saw this fabric, I thought without hesitation, “I am going to make a Japanese style bag!”
What I had in mind was an apron worn by a delivery person and wanted to create something that depicted a “cool guy.”

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The design accent is the cotton tape embellishment that emulates the tape on the apron. Also the hanging pocket has a cutout tag that says “MADE IN JAPAN.” It is a fun and playful bag.

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KF:What are some tips for making this bag?
While #8 canvas is a thick fabric, it is not stiff and the sewing needle goes smoothly. You will find it easy to sew even with a household sewing machine. I used a thicker needle (#16) and thread (#30) than usual and tried to stitch slowly and carefully.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
A casual style, like a white T-shirt and blue jeans will look cool with this bag.

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

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Clutch Bag

Size: 42cm (l) (when opened) 37cm (w)

Characterized by large-sized realistic prints of mushrooms, CARAMEL-CRUNCH★Fabric is turned into a clutch bag. Pop and colorful fabric is decorated with leather and gold rivets, making this bag perfect for mature women. Yui Tamaki, a handcraft artist known for her stylish handmade items is introducing her creation.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki


Fabric shown for this sample:CARAMEL-CRUNCH★Fabric H3140-1 (B)


Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer panel A): 110cm wide x 40cm
(Outer panel B (Print)): 40cm×20cm
(Outer panel C (Solid color)): 40cm×20cm
(Lining fabric (Canvas)): 90cm×40cm
□ Leather remnant: your preferred measurement (the sample is about 7cm wide x 30cm long)
□ Fusible interfacing: small piece
□ Rivet: 5 pieces (0.9cm diameter)

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We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is a pretty fabric and has an impactful dot motif that makes it unique.
To distinguish the crisp colors, a simple design fabric is combined.
By utilizing the fabric sideways, you can minimize the remnant and enjoy a lovely mushroom design on both sides.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The bag is simple without a gusset or a zipper, and you will find it very convenient!
With an easy flap for opening and closing, it is like using a paper bag.
To make the design look a little mature, a leather strap and gold rivets are added as an accent.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Using a thick fabric like canvas for lining will help make a solid and stylish clutch bag easily.
For rivets, I recommend using a rivet driver. With this tool, you can attach the rivet without making much noise.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
It goes so well with simple style clothing!
With the straight shape, books and documents fit nicely.
You may also find it handy to use as a bag-in-a-bag.

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

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Mini Bag

Size: about 16cm (l) x about 30cm (w) x about 9cm (d)  ※not including the handle
 

Going out with just a wallet and a phone. This is a bag perfect for such a quick outing. A stripe-like design is created with sheep in a tricorn hat here and there, accented with a lovely red hat. A magnetic button is added at the bag’s opening for closure and privacy.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample:
 P37400-400 (B)


Materials:
□ Outer fabric: 50cm x 110cm or wider
□ Lining fabric: 40cm x 110cm or wider
□ Fusible interfacing: 50cm x 90cm or wider
□ Magnetic button: 1 pair (15mm diameter)

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Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)
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