Size: 26.5cm (l) 19cm (w) (B5 size)
Here is a suggestion for those who are so preoccupied with using smartphones – why not enjoy writing in a notebook once in a while?
Taking a moment from a busy everyday life to write a journal of the day’s happenings on a blank page of a notebook paper will provide you with a somber feeling. The featured project, a notebook cover, will make such “notebook life” a very special one. By putting additional pockets on the back and sleeve, you can have your secret pad. The selected fabric is Lolo, the Black Cat’s Going for a walk, from the PUSH PIN* x KOKKA collection. A popular handcraft artist, Kanae Nakayama who is full of ideas, is introducing her creation.
Design & Work:Kanae Nakayama
Fabric shown for this sample:HG2303-1 (B)
Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric a, b, c): 70cm×30cm
(Outer fabric d (gingham check)): 20cm×30cm
(Pocket, Back fabric (stripe)): 20cm x 50cm
(Lining fabric (polka dot)): 40cm x 30cm
We interviewed Kanae about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I thought the girls in elementary school would love this design.
When coming up with the design and fabric combination, I was thinking of creating an item that would look cute when taking it out from a girls’ backpack.”
KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The back has a pocket for pens and a ruler.
Inside of the left flap features divided pockets.
A business card size pocket at the top and a post card size pocket at the bottom.
KF: What are some tips for making this cover?
A pocket fabric is placed on the back (stripe) fabric and both seams are folded inward together. When doing so, you may find a bit of tension as the fabrics are layered at the pocket opening. Try to loosen the pocket fabric a little bit so that the finish will look nice and clean.
KF: How should we use this cover in everyday situations?
I suggest using the cover for a correspondence notebook, an essential notebook between a teacher and parents at an elementary school. It is your one and only notebook and you can keep the letters in a pocket. By adding this cover to a regular notebook, something simple becomes something very special.
KF: Thank you very much, Kanae! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!
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