Round Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This small drawstring bag can hold all the items you want to carry with you, like your cellphone, glasses, and lip balm. It’s handy to use as a bag-in-bag when you’re out and about. The fabric used for this bag is a textile designed by the pottery artist, Mishakosha. The design features cute illustrations of flowers, butterflies, and ceramics, reminiscent of a scene from a fairy tale. Being slightly thin cotton sheeting, this fabric is ideal for making bags, pouches, and other small items.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:EGX-9500-1A

Materials:

Fabric: 100cm x 65cm
Quilt Batting: 65cm x 30cm
Waxed Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 1.4m

Size: 26cm (l) 24cm (w)

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Pouch with Frills – Free Sewing Tutorial

This versatile pouch can be used to store cosmetics, stationery, and other items. The fabric used for this pouch is “Viola,” a new pattern from Ayano Ichiyanagi’s textile series “yui.” The watercolor-like hues give it a soft impression, making it perfect for the season filled with gentle breezes. The thin cotton-linen blend fabric is slightly transparent, creating a light and airy fringe.

Design & Work: Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:EGXA-6426-1A

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Ruffles): 30cm x 90cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric (#11 Canvas)): 50cm x 20cm
Fusible Interfacing: 50cm x 20cm
Zipper: 20cm x one piece

Size: approx. 14cm (l) approx. 21cm (w)

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Mini Zipper Pouch – Free Sewing Tutorial

New to sewing? Aimed at beginners, this original segment teaches you the joy of creating handmade pieces while learning the basics of sewing! In the sixth lesson, learning how to make a mini zipper pouch is featured.

In this lesson, you will learn the following!
HAPPY POINT 1 Master how to attach a zipper without making mistakes!
HAPPY POINT 2 How to make clean corners easily!
HAPPY POINT 3 How to attach convenient metal chains!

Video tutorial “How to make a mini zipper pouch”

Design & Work: Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-31120-2D

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Tab): 20cm × 20cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric (plain sheeting)): 15cm x 18cm
Zipper: 12cm x one piece
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Size:8cm (l) 13cm (w)

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Mini Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

With a transparent vinyl pocket, this mini bag allows you to store items that you want to quickly access or even show off. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Chibi Puri” series with a cat pattern. The small size motifs fit perfectly for a mini bag. Made from 100% cotton sheeting.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample: YKA-31050-1D

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 30cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 30cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight): about 110cm wide x 30cm
PVC: about 90cm wide x 30cm
Plastic Snap Button: about 13mm wide x one pair

Size: approx. 24cm (l) approx. 18cm (w) (excludes handles)

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◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

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KOKKA’s official online shop information

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.

Tote Bag with Outer Pocket – Free Sewing Tutorial

This tote bag with an outside pocket can easily hold a water bottle or foldable umbrella, making it perfect for outings or walks. The fabric used for this bag is the fourth collaboration between Kokka and Paper Message, a paper goods store in Kochi that explores the charm of paper and printing. The outer fabric features a design of birds in a cozy forest called “birdhouse,” while the lining fabric showcases a design called “Skip,” which makes rainy days more enjoyable. Both are made from 100% cotton sheeting, an easy-to-sew fabric that is ideal for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Usanko Channel

Fabric shown for this sample:　(Outer Fabric) EGXA-8006-6A
(Lining Fabric) EGXA-8006-7A

Materials: