Accented With Shoulder Ribbons – Kid’s Dress – Sewing Instructions

This kid’s dress has a cute design with ribbons tied at the shoulder. Covering the entire fabric is “Bichon Frise,” popular white, round and fluffy dogs. The fabric is from the “kotorinuno” series. This is a textile brand featuring a drawing by trikotori who is well known for her creations, “Dobutsu (Animal) Pom Pom.” Made of 100% cotton, it is a softly woven double gauze, making it comfortable to wear. This dress will be perfect for the coming season.

Design & Work:Aiko Hada

Fabric shown for this sample:trikotri EKX-2130-2A

Materials:
□ Fabric (Body Outer Fabric, Skirt): 90cm×120cm
(Body Lining Fabric): 90cm×50cm

Size: □ Fabric (Body Outer Fabric, Skirt): 90cm×120cm
(Body Lining Fabric): 90cm×50cm

We interviewed Aiko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It’s so cute! This is an adorable fabric with a pure white, fluffy dog staring at you. Taking advantage of the softness of the double gauze fabric, I created a design that allows for delicate drapes.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
This is a one-piece dress with a ribbon tied at the shoulder as an accent. I had a lot of fun making this dress, wondering where to place the patterns to create a lovely look.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
I think it is a good idea to have a little extra fabric on hand so that you can arrange the motifs as you like when matching patterns.

KF: How should we incorporate this dress into one’s styling?
As the pattern is so striking, you can just wear it on its own and look stylish! On a chilly day, you may wear it with a long sleeve shirt underneath.

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

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Clutch Bag – Sewing Instructions

This zipper-closure clutch bag features a stylish fabric with women exercising, a perfect match for this fashionable bag. The handle made with the same fabric adds an accent. Cotton 100% sheeting fabric from the ACTION PATTERN series is selected for the project.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:LGA-41030-2A

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 40cm
□ Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 40cm
□ Fusible Interfacing (Heavy weight): about 110cm wide x 40cm
□ Zipper: 30cm – Once piece

Size: ：about 32cm (l-unfolded) about 27cm (w) (excludes a handle)

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

Box Tissue Case – Sewing Instructions

The featured project is a box tissue case with a refreshing green tree design. The part that touches your hands is made of double gauze, while the bottom is finished with a solid canvas. The fabric used is “Kigi (Trees)” from Muddy Works, a textile brand by Tomotake.

Design & Work: Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-126-1C

Materials:
□ Fabric (Panel): 80cm×40cm
(Bottom Fabric (Canvas)): 14cmx25cm
(Cord): 5cmx90cm

Size: 15cm(l) 23cm(w) 12cm(d)

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is a lovely and soft double gauze featuring trees with an idyllic feel. It is both comfortable to see and touch. As we spend more time at home these days, I made a small home décor item with this comfy fabric.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The part where you touch is made of double gauze for softness, and the bottom uses canvas for a solid finish, so it looks soft but holds its shape well. For this drawstring case, the accent is a tied bow of a solid dark green cord.

KF: What are some tips for making this tissue box?
I came up with a process that uses as few parts and steps as possible. The seam on the inside is not treated with a bias binding tape, and is simply finished with zigzag stitches. If you want to finish the inside nicely, please wrap it with the bias binding tape and sew it. For the cord, you could also use a wax cord or ribbon.

KF: How should we use this tissue box in everyday situations?
It would be cute to make a small size drawstring bag out of the same fabric and keep it beside the box. Matching items make you feel good, do they not? It would be nice to make them in colors that complement the atmosphere of the room.

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

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Strawberry Pouch – Sewing Instructions

A strawberry-shaped drawstring pouch that looks plump and delicious. Leaves are made using the fabric’s end, while the center portion of the fabric is turned into a red strawberry fruit. You can make such a cute strawberry pouch with a single 50cm cloth from the Customize me! series. It is a cotton 100% oxford fabric.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:（Left）LGA-41040-1B（Pink）
（Right）LGA-41040-1A（Red）

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
□ Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 30cm
□ Cord (Medium): 120cm

Size: about 24cm (l) about 30cm (w)

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

#echino15th Instagram Posting Campaign!

It is such an honor to announce echino’s 15th anniversary.
We have been launching lots of campaign through a year, and here’s 4th project, Instagram posting campaign.

With the tag #echino15th, sharing your photo of echino life, sewing items or home-deco made with echino fabric!
Non sewing items such as Curtains or tablecloth are also welcome.

(Posting examples)

5 people will receive combo of goods and rare offcuts of echino from kokka and the designer, Ms. Etsuko Furuya.
We also would love to see the comment your echino story on your post.

＜The campaign period＞
June 1st- August 31St, 2021
*Adding the tag to your past post is Okay.

＜For participating＞
・Post your photo with echino items or fabric to Instagram.
・Make sure to tag #echino15th
・This campaign is open to everyone over the world.

We are very looking forward your post!!
＼Have a look post／

＼echino 15th anivarsary special page／

kokka-fabric.com/en

have fun with kokka fabric!