Gaucho Pants – Free Sewing Tutorial

These gaucho pants have a loose-fitting silhouette. The fabric used for these pants is from the “NUNO TO MONO” series. It is a slightly lightweight, soft, brushed Viyella fabric with warm feel. It is very soft to the touch, making it suitable for pants, but also dresses, shirts, skirts, and other clothing.

Design & Work:加藤容子


Fabric shown for this sample: YKA-660-1A


Materials:

  • Fabric: 110cm wide x 1.9m
  • Elastic Tape: 3cm wide – Size S: 61cm, Size M: 64cm, Size L: 69cm, Size LL: 73cm

Size:Length about 88cm

We interviewed Yoko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): This time we selected a Viyella fabric. Please tell us about the ease of cutting and tailoring when using this material.
When I hear the words “brushed fabric,” I get an impression that it is difficult to handle, but this fabric has only a slightly fluffy raised surface, so it can be treated in the same way as regular cotton fabric. When sewing with a machine, there is no need to change the presser, and you can use a regular #11 needle and #60 machine sewing thread. However, if you iron the fabric with some pressure, the surface may become shiny, so please do not press it more than necessary.

KF: What are some tips and tricks to keep in mind when creating the pattern and cutting?
When drafting the pattern, first draw a square (84 cm (l) x 82 cm (w)), and then start with the lines from wherever you can draw. You don’t have to worry about the order. After all straight lines are drawn, trace the front and back rise of the PDF instructions to match the respective positions. Since there are many straight lines in the pattern, it should be easy to cut. These particular gaucho pants has the inseam line that is parallel to the fabric line (↕ in the drawing), so place the pattern so that the front and back rise lines are parallel to the edge of the fabric.

KF: How do you feel about the comfort and texture of this fabric when made into clothes?
It has a brushed texture, but the fabric itself is thin and soft. It doesn’t have a heaviness, but rather a delicate and fluffy feel to it. It is thin, so if you are concerned about seeing the underside through, it is best to choose a darker color. When washing, put the garment in a net and use the gentle setting, spinning only a little. When drying, be sure to straighten the stitches and seams.

KF: What is the appeal of gaucho pants?
Gaucho pants have the volume of a skirt, but also the ease of walking in pants. The loose-fitting design helps create a stylish look without accentuating body lines.

KF: What are some of the design features and creative accents?
The inseam line and hem line are designed to be perpendicular to each other, so the length can be easily adjusted by simply shifting the hem line parallel to each other. This way you can make them a little shorter like culottes, or longer like wide pants, so that even beginners can easily arrange them.

KF: Do you have any coordinating advice?
Try a fitted top to accentuate the fluffy feel of gaucho pants, or a loose-fitting sweatshirt or knit for a more casual look. A brushed material may cause static when layered with tights or leggings. If this is a concern, wearing a smooth pant liner underneath can help.

KF: Thank you very much, Yoko!

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One-Shoulder Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a casual one-shoulder bag. The fabric used for this piece is “patch” by “echino,” a design that looks like a combination of various shapes. Inorganic motifs mainly in cool colors make this fabric versatile for use by any gender. This firm cotton linen canvas fabric with tension can be widely used for bags, aprons, throw pillowcases, and small miscellaneous accessories.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-98060-61C


Materials:

  • Outer Fabric: 110cm wide x 125cm
  • Lining Fabric: 110cm wide x 80cm
  • 50cm Zipper: one piece

Size:22cm (l) 38cm (w) 22cm (gusset)

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For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

KOKKA_FABRICS
Kokka Fabrics is the official online store run by Kokka USA, Inc. We specialize in printed fabrics but also have a wide range of high-quality solid textiles.
We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.

Lesson Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

A must-have item for a new school year is a lesson bag. This bag’s design features a combination of patterns and solids. The fabric used for this piece is a train pattern from the “School Boys” series. With randomly placed motifs, you can choose any portion of the fabric without worrying about the pattern’s orientation. It is 100% cotton oxford, a perfect fabric to handle for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-19010-1A


Materials:

  • Outer Fabric A: about 110cm wide x 50cm
  • Outer Fabric B: about 110cm wide x 20cm
  • Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
  • Fusible Interfacing (light weight): about 90cm wide x 50cm
  • Tape: about 25mm wide x 100cm
  • D ring: about 25mm wide x one piece

Size:about 33cm (l) about 42cm (w) about 9cm (gusset) (Excludes handle and loop)
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KOKKA’s official online shop information

KOKKA_FABRICS
Kokka Fabrics is the official online store run by Kokka USA, Inc. We specialize in printed fabrics but also have a wide range of high-quality solid textiles.
We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.

Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

The featured drawstring bag has a cute round shape. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Sashiko Moyo” series, which is lined with small motifs that look like Sashiko embroidery. It is a perfect fabric for making pouches, drawstring bags, and other small items. With a combination of 80% cotton and 20% linen, even beginners can sew this canvas fabric without difficulty.

Design: Mioko Sugino
Work:Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample: (Outer Fabric, Handle, String) YKA-19050-1B


Materials:

  • Fabric (Outer Fabric, Handle, String): 110cm wide x 80cm
  • Fabric (Lining Fabric): 30cm x 60cm
  • Fabric Tag: One piece

Size: 25cm (l) 28cm (w-at opening) 20cm (gusset)
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We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.

Box Shaped Shoulder Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

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This kid’s shoulder bag is made for a game console. It is also compact enough for grownups to carry a long wallet, a smartphone, and other essential items. When used like a sacoche, its horizontal shape makes it easy to put things in and out. The fabrics used for this bag are from the “Natural+” and “NEO BASIC” series. Both fabrics have a super water-repellent finish, so they are stain-resistant. 100% cotton oxford.

Design & Work: Satomi Takei


Fabric shown for this sample:
(Panel Outer Fabric, Tab) YGA-69000-2C
(Gusset Outer Fabric) YGA-69010-2D


Materials:

  • Fabric (Panel Outer Fabric, Tab): 100cm x 25cm/li>
  • Fabric (Gusset Outer Fabric): 60cm x 10cm
  • (Lining Fabric): 70cm x 30cm
  • Fusible Quilt Batting: 60cm x 45cm
  • Two-Way Separating Plastic Zipper: 40cm long x one piece
  • D Ring: 2cm wide x two pieces

Size (Body): :15cm (l) 27cm (w – at opening) 5cm (gusset)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
When I heard that it was a super water-repellent fabric, I thought it would be thick and tough, but it was sewing friendly, just like traditional oxford fabric. The alphabet pattern is oriented in different directions, so it was easy to cut without worrying about orientations. The fabric used for the side gusset has multi-sized stripes and plaids design, so you can use any portion of it. Taking advantage of its water-repellent nature, and with a quilt batting in between, I made a shoulder bag for children that is perfect for taking a game console with them on outings.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
This bag was made using an old shoulder bag I made for my sons when they were little to carry their game as a reference (it was a DS model back then!). The size is modified for the Switch model. An oversized gusset would make the bag difficult to use, so I designed it to be just the right thin box shape. I recommend that the zipper be double-sided for easy opening and closing.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing the side gussets together, stitch it slowly because layers add thickness in some areas.

How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
Adding an inner pocket for a game cartridge will make the bag even more convenient. You can also use it as a pouch without the shoulder strap. Why not make a pouch not only for kids but also for grownups with your favorite fabrics to store game consoles?

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

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