Boat-Shaped Tote Bag – Sewing Instructions

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A Hawaiian fabric featuring breadfruit motifs is from the KATSUNO series. This series is designed by a craft artist/actor Yosuke Katsuno. Thinking of the color that will suit the upcoming season, a chic black is selected for the project. The folded nap lining fabric becomes a design accent. A wider boat shaped tote allows you to carry long items, an attractive element. This purse will become handy for bringing a bottle to home parties as it can fit a bottle of wine perfectly.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki


Fabric shown for this sample:(Outer Fabric) KATSUNO EKX-200-2C


Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer Fabric): 100cm×50cm
(Lining Fabric(Leather-Like Felt)): 100cm×50cm
□ Handle: 1 pair (Total length:48cm)
□ Rivet: 16 pairs (1cm diameter)


Size: 18cm(l) 48cm(w) 12cm (d-maximum)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
What a classy Hawaiian pattern! That was my impression. Thinking of a piece that is useful in autumn and winter, I combined the piece with a nap fabric.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
A folded nap lining fabric becomes an accent. Additionally, gold rivets add a more upscale look.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Adding a 0.5cm~0.7cm slit on the seam will help to sew the corner easily.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
The fabric’s chic design will go perfectly well with autumn and winter wardrobes. It will look great with a mature ensemble.

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


Instructions

1.

Make the outer bag. With the front sides facing each other, sew together the sides.

2.

With the front sides facing each other, sew together the bottom.

3.

Adding a slit on the seam will help to sew the corner easily.

4.

Repeat the same process for the lining fabric. (If using a thin fabric, adhere fusible interfacing.) With the front sides facing each other, sew together the outer and lining bags at the top opening.
※ Leave an opening for turning.

5.

Turn it inside out and close the opening for turning.

6.

Double fold the top opening at 2cm width and stitch to hold in some locations.

7.

Attach the handles using rivets.

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)
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