Monthly Archives: January 2017

Mini Boston Bag

Size: 21cm (w) 14.5cm (l) 5.5cm (d)   

This mini Boston bag is handy for a quick outing. It comes in the Animal+ fabric with a lined-up animal and fruit patterns. The smaller motifs fit perfectly for making pouches and mini bags. With a border-like design, the finished items will look beautiful with matching outer and handle backing fabrics.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample:
P44000-401(C)


Materials:
□ Fabric: (Outer fabric) Cotton Linen Canvas 110cm wide x 30cm
   (Lining fabric) Cotton Linen Canvas 110cm wide x 30cm
□ Fusible interfacing: 100cm x 35cm
□ 30cm Zipper: One piece

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Click here for Sewing Instructions Pattern is on page 2(PDF format / A4 size)
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Puppy Pouch

Size: 19.9cm (l) 22cm (w)

The project is a flat pouch in print fabric with lovely puppies that make you want to hug them.
Featuring an outer front zipper, the accent is a stripe fabric, slightly peeking from the edge of the zipper. The bag will be very useful in organizing such small items that often get lost in the bag, like a face mask, mini disposable heating pad and hand cream!

Design & Work: Kanae Nakayama


Fabric shown for this sample: (Pink) H11400-403 (A)
(Green) H11400-403 (B)


Materials (for one pouch):
□ Fabric (Front outer fabric): 30cm×20cm
(Back outer fabric): 30cm×30cm
(Lining fabric): 50cm×30cm
(Zipper side fabric): 10cm x 5cm
□ Zipper: One piece (20cm long)

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We interviewed Kanae about her creation:

Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I decided to make a flat pouch because I wanted to create something that you can really appreciate: a lovely large design of a puppy. Every single one of the four puppies is so cute that it makes you want to create four individual pouches featuring each of them.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I paid special attention to the color combination, even treating a zipper as one of the colors. Overall color balance was considered so that the combination would not look odd when the zipper is opened.

KF: What are some tips for making this pouch?
The process for side stitches is slightly different. You may find it confusing just by reading the instructions, however by learning this method, you can shorten the sewing time and it is very convenient.

KF: How should we use this pouch in everyday situations?
It is a flat pouch, yet it holds a lot, allowing you to organize random items in a bag.

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

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Tied Shoulder Bag

Size: 28cm (l) x 35cm (w)

Made with an ethnic style fabric, this shoulder bag features a tied handle design. The sewing process is rather simple, mainly constructed with one major piece of fabric. It is an easy-to-make versatile bag perfect for different occasions.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino


Fabric shown for this sample: P43600-601(C)


Materials:
□ Fabric (Main bag): 80cm×90cm
   (Handle backing fabric先布): 20cm×30cm
□ Fusible interfacing: 20cmx20cm

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We interviewed Mioko about her creation:

Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The pattern is not overwhelmingly ethnic and seemed sewing-friendly. I chose a refreshing color and utilized the entire design to create a large shoulder bag.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It is a shoulder bag with tied handles. As an accent, I used a different color at the end of the handle. I intentionally chose the opposite color, salmon pink, to come up with a bright and lively look. By tying them into a bow or some other knots, you can create a different look.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
It is mainly constructed with one major piece of fabric, and there is no need to sew together the outer and lining fabrics, allowing you not to get too concerned about the measurements on the pattern. You can create your own look by easily adjusting the length or width of the bag.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
It is mainly constructed with one major piece of fabric, and there is no need to sew together the outer and lining fabrics, allowing you not to get too concerned about the measurements on the pattern. You can create your own look by easily adjusting the length or width of the bag.

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

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