Simple Bag with Ruffles – Free Sewing Tutorial

With this drawstring bag, a frilly look is naturally created by tightening the top. The fabric used for this bag was born through a collaboration with Sanae Sugimoto, an attractive illustrator with a delicate touch and fantastic world drawn in black ink. The design highlight is the lined flower motifs sprinkled along the selvage, a portion that is used as ruffles for this project. The slightly thin cotton linen sheeting is suitable for bags and pouches, as well as for clothing such as dresses, skirts, and blouses that best features the bold pattern.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample: EGX-9220-3C

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 1m
Waxed Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 1.8m

Size:30cm (l) 36cm (w – at opening) 28cm (bottom) 8cm (gusset)

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Drawstring Bag – 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 this second issue, you will learn how to make a drawstring bag without lining. The fabric used for this bag is the “Chibi Puri” series of 100% cotton sheeting. With small patterns all over the fabric, there is no need to worry about the fabric’s orientation. It is a perfect fabric for beginners making a drawstring bag for the first time.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-26040-1B

Materials:

Fabric: 50cm x 40cm
Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 108cm

Size:about 28cm (l) 20cm (w)

Instructions

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Two-Way Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This convenient two-way bag can be carried by hand or over the shoulder. The African inspired fabric is matched with a natural unbleached rope. The fabric used for this bag is from the “African Fabric Style” series. Cotton linen sheeting is ideal for bag making.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:(Outer Fabric, Cord Opening Fabric, Shoulder Strap, Tab)YK-21000-2D

Materials:

Fabric: (Outer Fabric, Cord Opening Fabric, Shoulder Strap, Tab) 80cm x 90cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric (Sheeting)): 55cm x 90cm
Rope: 1.2cm diameter x 2.6m
Swivel Hook, D Ring: 2cm inner diameter x two pieces each

Size:32cm (l) 35cm (w)(at opening) 28cm (bottom) 10cm (gusset)

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Wrap Skirt – Free Sewing Tutorial

This tucked wrap skirt is accented with a ribbon tied tightly at the waist. The wide yoke creates a slimmer look around the stomach. You can also wear it stylishly with a top tucked in. The fabric used for this skirt is the Anpan pattern from the “MUDDY WORKS” standard collection. This 100% lightweight cotton canvas cloth has moderate thickness, which makes it easy to cut and sew, even for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Yoko Kato

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-114-1J

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 2.5m
Fusible Interfacing: 75cm x 40cm

Size:Length 83cm

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Big Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a large tote bag with a generous gusset. The unique feature of this bag is its design. The tied ribbon in the front makes the bag look small even though it holds a lot. The fabric used for this bag is a bird pattern from the “Local Area Series.” Birds native to each region in Japan are depicted, including a blue-and-white flycatcher, sharp-tailed grouse, ibis, and snowy plovers. The names are printed on the fabric, so it is fun to find a bird that you know. The 100% cotton oxford is easy to sew and perfect for bag making.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YPA-51000-2B

Materials:

Outer Fabric A: about 110cm wide x 110cm
Outer Fabric B: about 110cm wide x 30cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 110cm
Magnetic Hook: One pair (about 15mm wide)

Size: about 33.5cm (l) about 60cm (w) about 25cm (gusset) (excludes handles)

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◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

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