Monthly Archives: October 2018

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.”

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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)

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

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

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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!

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Tunic Top

Size: Free 

This nice and soft tunic top is made with the trefle cucito series. The organic and gentle motif is perfect for grown-up clothing pieces.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric


Fabric shown for this sample:
 YKA-59090-2B


Materials:
□ Fabric: 108cm wide × 180cm

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