Monthly Archives: August 2016

echino Jacquard Series 2016

New patterns are added to the popular series!

New patterns are now added to echino’s popular jacquard series that were initially introduced last year. In jacquard weaves, the depth of the weave and glossy yarn create the upscale and dimensional feel of the material. Normally jacquard weave reminds you of a solid, stiff and heavy fabric, but echino’s jacquard is meticulously created with proper thickness, ease of handling as a fabric, colorful tones and echino’s distinctive stylish design in mind.
From home and interior décor sewing projects to bags and small items, you can enjoy a variety of creations with this fabric that is colorful yet chic at the same time.

seed JG96160-60 PE Jacquard Polyester 100%
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Large “seeds” that are about to pop are rhythmically drawn. While it is a bold design, patterns are suitable for any kind of project. The lovely design can be enjoyed in a mature style with this distinctively woven material.

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Collage Bag

Size: 40cm (l) 50cm (w)

The cutout of the patterns from the tayutou fabric is pieced together to create this bag. By setting the fabric lengthwise or sideways, it generates a different look. With staggered handles, the bag’s shape becomes triangle when in use, making this a unique design.

Design & Work: Ayumi Toda (fabrica uka)


Fabric shown for this sample:
tayutou *refer to the Instruction sheet for specific item numbers


Materials:
Refer to the instruction sheet

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Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)
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tayutou 2

Familiar sceneries as geometric motifs

tayutou is featured again, this time with a focus on two designs and solids. Though both patterned fabrics and solids have unique color tones, they somehow enhance the look of each other. Enjoy finding distinctive looks by pairing these one-of-a kind fabrics!
tayutou now has a website (http://tayutou.tumblr.com/), where you will find various project examples using the series.

fujisan JG50880-804 Cotton Linen Canvas
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Popular patterns from fabric uka is now featured in tayutou with special color tones. Well-known Fujisan (Mt. Fuji) is patterned as motifs in a geometric form. While all three colors have unique combination of hues, you can enjoy different color pairings within one project. Depending on how you cut the fabric, it can generate an interesting impression by incorporating horizontal and vertical pattern combinations.

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Ribbon Blouse 

Size: 47cm (length at back center)

This blouse looks cool in a salt shrink processed cotton lawn fabric. A simple design is enhanced by a ribbon at the hem. The featured fabric, KUPLAN KUKKA (Bubble flower) from Kuiskaus, is a series created by Sawako Ura, a designer residing in Finland. The ribbon at the hem adds an accent to a refreshing fabric with a layer of bubbles in water.

Design & Work:Anriko


Fabric shown for this sample:kuiskaus JG31000-2 (D)


Materials:
□ Fabric: 106cm wide x 150cm

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We interviewed Anriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Using this cotton lawn with a salt shrink treatment, I decided to make a cool-looking blouse that is perfect for the upcoming season starting early summer. In order to utilize the short and subdued repeated color and patterns, I tried to create the shape with a design focus.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
While the pattern is quite simple, by tying the ribbon at the hem, it creates a tuck effect. The shoulder line is not shapely so that it has a loose-looking feminine neckline. Just like the hem line, the neckline also represents this year’s trend. The V-neckline requires some technique, but this pattern without a facing is made simple by having a transition in the center of the body.

KF: What are some tips for making this blouse?
The areas with the salt shrinking treatment and without the treatment repeat themselves. Try not to be nervous when cutting and sewing. Let the fabric be natural and follow the flow.

KF: How should we wear this blouse in everyday situations?
By tying the ribbon, it creates a clean and slimmed-down trendy short length blouse. Wide-leg pants, another trendy item still popular since last year, will go perfectly with this blouse. Why not try matching this wrinkle-free blouse with a resort-like maxi-length skirt for your summer travel?

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

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tayutou

Daily lives as motifs

Ayumi Toda (aka fabrica uka) engages herself in all aspects of creation from textile design to production. Retaining the world of fabrica uka, tayutou is born as a textile to be enjoyed for home sewing projects.
“There is a variety of ‘things’ and ‘happenings’ in our lives. You may think they exist in a same manner all the time, but they may change and come and go without you knowing like a floating air. tayutou incorporates these everyday ‘things’ and ‘happenings’ as motifs. These motifs then become moyou (patterns) and return back into the daily lives in a variety of forms.” (Ayumi Toda)
Designed by Toda who is also a hand craft artist of small items, the series feature a whole lineup of easy-to-use and stylish small patterned fabrics in six different designs including a matching tone solids. Three selected designs are highlighted here.

rootcrop JG50800-800 Cotton Linen Canvas
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Root vegetables, a type of crop that absorbs nutrients from the ground has a unique look in cross section. Sometimes it looks humorous and sometimes it looks full of energy. Looking at the surface makes you feel enriched.
The design represents a fresh yet somewhat gentle feel of root vegetables that are fun to watch and tasty to eat.
An organic line connects the motifs to add a softer design flow. Take advantage of this linear look to create a fluffy skirt or a bag.

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