Shoulder Bag

Size: 30cm (l) 35cm (w) 8cm (d)

This shoulder bag features a linen fabric, Lei nani, from naniIRO textile’s 2016 new collection.
The color is white and the bag makes use of a somewhat see-through light texture with a combination of a solid yellow lining fabric. As the days become warmer in this season, the floral design on the fabric stands out brightly against the ray of sun.
“I was picturing a picnic and cycling on an Indian summer day. It is a bag that is soft and gentle, and can be enjoyed like a piece of clothing. The tender material feels comfortable to your skin. It’s so light that you will even forget that you are carrying it.” (by Yuki Inomata)

Design & Work:Yuki Inomata


Fabric shown for this sample:
 (Panel outer fabric, Shoulder strap a,c)
naniIRO Lei nani JG10311 (D) water silhouette (Water Silhouette)
(Bottom outer fabric, Main bag lining fabric, Shoulder strap b, Tab, Loop)
naniIRO J245-1(G) Canarian Yellow


Materials:
□ Fabric (Panel outer fabric, Shoulder strap a, c): 106cm widex70cm
  (Bottom outer fabric, Main bag lining fabric, Shoulder strap b, Tab, Loop):80x70cm

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We interviewed Yuki about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
As this thin and somewhat see-through material is not normally used for a bag, I really had to think how to best turn this fabric into something nice. I ended up taking advantage of the see-through look. Picturing a picnic and cycling on an Indian summer day, a yellow lining fabric is applied to create a soft and gentle bag that can be enjoyed like a piece of clothing. The tender material feels comfortable to your skin. It’s so light that you will even forget that you are carrying it.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The seam and edges required special attention. Since the material is see-through, the seam had to look clean and was carefully treated.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
While adding a fusible interfacing may create a different look, I ventured to make use of the feel of this unique material.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
This thin material is perfect for a piece with gathering or a stole.

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

Instructions

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With the front sides facing each other, sew together the main bag fabric (white) and bottom fabric (yellow).

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As shown, put together the pieced fabrics from the previous step.

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Fold the bottom fabric. Sew both sides and turn it over.

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Fold the lining fabric in half. Cut the corner of the bottom (4cm w x 3cm including the seam) on both ends.

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Sew both sides, leaving an opening for turning on one side.

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Open the unsewn bottom side portion and pin it together.

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Sew at 1cm from the edge.

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With the yellow fabric in the middle, sew together the shoulder strap. Fold in four and run stitches on both long ends at 2mm from the edge.

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Place the tab on one side as shown. Sew at 1cm.

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Turn it inside out and wrap around. Run u-shaped stitches.

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Fold the loop in four. Run stitches on one side. Baste it along the stitch line of the outer bag.

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On the opposite side of the loop, place and baste the shoulder strap.

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Place the outer bag into the lining bag and sew around the opening. Turn it inside out using an opening.

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Fold the opening of the lining bag so that the seam of the outer bag can be covered for 1cm. Like applying a piping, sew the edges to finish the opening. (avoid sewing the shoulder strap and loop.)

Lastly run a single stitch line over the shoulder strap. Close the opening to finish.

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