Two-way Bag

Size: 34cm (l) 34cm (w)

An easy-to-make two-way bag can be enjoyed in two styles – shoulder bag and handle bag. echino’s new design, water drop is a perfect cotton linen fabric for bag making.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:　(Outer fabric) EKX-97010-11B

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric): 70cm×36cm
(Lining fabric): 70cm×36cm
□ Tape: 3cm widex148cm

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The red dots against the chic gray background is striking. The small printed birds add an accent and stylishness. The fabric is featured in a large piece to reveal the design.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The point is that no metal piece is incorporated. For this bag, a bag tape is used, but even it can be substituted with the fabric. This way, you can start making it whenever you want to. While this bag is a simple construction, it can be used in two ways – a handbag and a shoulder bag.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
This time, I came up with an extremely simple design, so it does not have an adjustable shoulder strap. Just come up with the right length for the person who uses this bag.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
Depending on your style of the day, you can carry it over your shoulder or hold it with your hands. Fully enjoy two elements of this bag. The A4 size documents fit perfectly, so you will find it convenient as a sub bag to carry files and magazines.

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

Continue reading →

Short Sleeve Shirt for Kids

Size: 110cm

Using a double gauze print fabric, a kid’s short sleeve shirt is the featured project. The pandas rolling over or doing a handstand on the balance beam look so playful. While the design is featured all throughout the fabric, it has a top and bottom direction. So when cutting the fabric, please make sure to check the grain line on the instruction’s “Pattern and Cutting Layout.”

bodyKokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
　YKA-59110-2C

Materials:
□ Outer fabric: 108cm wide x 110cm
□ Fusible interfacing (light weight): 90cm wide x 60cm
□ Button: Four pieces (13mm diameter)

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

Gathered Waist Blouse

Size: M　

The featured project is a blouse with a ribbon-tied gathering at the waist. This washed yarn-dyed jacquard fabric has a soft texture and gentle color feel. It is a perfect piece for a layered look to coordinate with a long-sleeve top in the coming season.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
　LG19110-2A

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric): about 110cm wide × 160cm
□ Fusible interfacing (light weight) about 90cm wide x 30cm
□ Button: 7 pieces (about 11.5mm diameter)
□ Ribbon: about 1cm wide x 190cm

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

Animal Tote

Size: about 32cm (l) about 43cm (w)

Perfect for the autumn outing season, this large tote bag will definitely come in handy. The featured fabric is from the mosotto series designed by the illustrator, Masato Adachi. The animals acting silly are printed with lively movements associated with verbs as a concept. The sample bag uses the Riding design. The joyous animals making a move on busses, airplanes and unicycles will make perfect companions for your travel!

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:　　(Outer fabric – lower part, Lining fabric) EGX-6000-1A

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric – lower part, Lining fabric): 90cm×60cm
(Outer fabric – upper part (#9 canvas)): 90cm×20cm
□ Quilt batting: 50cm x 50cm
□ Handle: One pair (65cm long)
□ Tag: One piece (9cm x 5cm)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
In order to complement the warm and fuzzy feel of the animals, I created a casual tote bag with rounded look.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The bottom corner is rounded, and adding tucks help it to be more three dimensional. The outer fabric with quilt batting makes the bag stronger yet with some softness.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Please make sure that fabric transitions as well as the tucks are in alignment. For a clean finish of the tucks, press them down to the alternate directions.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
It can carry a lot of things. I am sure you will find it useful for your autumn outings.

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

Continue reading →