CARAMEL-CRUNCH★Fabric

For Lovers of Pop and Colorful

CARAMEL-CRUNCH★Fabric is a collaboration project with Marinko, store manager of CARAMEL-CRUNCH★ and popular creators of CARAMEL-CRUNCH★. CARAMEL-CRUNCH★ is a store known for handmade clothing, knickknacks and accessories. This is a fabric for every race, gender and generation who love eye-catching and lovely items.

[Mushrooms　Walking]　 CARAMEL-CRUNCH 　H3140-1　Oxford (Ox)

[Mushrooms Walking] is characterized by a photographic image of large mushrooms. Besides using it as an interior décor fabric for throw pillows and curtains, you can create a cotton-stuffed mascot for a baby by cutting out a mushroom motif.

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Trefle Petit Series

Tiny Print Fabric Perfect for Making Small Items

A lovely fabric perfect for making small items like bags and pouches is here. This fabric comes in calmer tones, making it suitable for creating items for adults. An easy to sew Oxford fabric is fitting for sewing beginners. Combining it with a trendy denim, you can make a stylish shirt.

Sheep In A Hat 　P37400-400 Oxford (Ox)

Lined-up sheep create a stripe, with lovely sheep in a tricorn hat as an accent. In the design, backward facing sheep are hidden here and there.

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Kid’s Dress

Size: 110cm

A fluffy silhouette created by a gathered skirt adds cuteness to this kid’s dress. A denim-like print with round lace motifs in various sizes comes in easy-to-sew oxford, a perfect fabric for sewing beginners. As the design spreads all over the fabric, no need to worry about design placement when you cut the fabric. So why not try making this cute dress?

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
P37800-800 (A)

Materials:
□ Fabric: 110cm x 110cm wide
□ Fusible interfacing: 25cm x 95cm wide
□ Button: one piece (1.1cm diameter)

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

Lace Print

Lace Collage Recreated in Print Style

Lovely lace design fabric is here. What inspired this design was the “Premiere Vision Paris” trade show in Paris. At this show, there was a fantastic encounter with a lace design presented by a British designer. The design consisted of pieced laces, looking like a beautiful collage work. Then we thought, “It would be great if we could recreate this design in print fabric!”
That is the story behind the birth of this series. White pearl dye was used as an accent, adding glamour to the look of the lace. Why not try to make a bag with a soft silhouette? Or a children’s dress and skirt with a frill will look great in this fabric.

Lace Dot 　P37800-800　Oxford (Ox)

Various laces are cut into circles and placed over a denim-like print to create Lace Dot’s polka dot design. Easy-to-use oxford fabric is versatile for different purposes. It comes in four color patterns, gray base with pink, blue or yellow as an accent color, and a more festive red and pink combination.

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Hair Turban

Size: 9cm (w)

This week we are featuring a hair turban, a handy item for hot summer days. Under the glittering summer sky, the refreshing blue color brings a sense of freshness. Among the tiny history series, this swan design features especially smaller motifs. This subtle design adds cuteness around your face. A popular blogger and handcraft artist, Mioko Sugino, aka komihinata is sharing her creative idea.

Design & Work: Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:　tiny history P37000-701 (B)

Materials:
□ Fabric (Main part): 80cm×20cm
(Embellishment):10cm×10cm
□ Elastic: 1.5m (0.3cm diameter)

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
A lovely design with tiny aligned swans and color tones gave me the impression of freshness and cuteness. Incorporating a soft texture, I wanted to create something that directly touches your skin, so I chose a hair turban. Straight line motifs made it easy to cut and sew.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I tried to make the process as easy as possible.
With the elastic inside, it hides small flaws as the fabric is all gathered.
The accent is the embellished fabric in the center.

KF: What are some tips for making this turban?
It is very easy as it only requires straight stitching!
Make sure to securely tie the elastic so that it won’t undo when pulled.
Before sewing the edges of the main part together, pull and check the tightness of the elastic.
Please adjust the length of the fabric and elastic to your liking.

KF: How should we use this turban in everyday situations?
Of course you can wear it while washing your face and putting on make-up. You will find it handy during a hot season as it keeps hair away from your face, keeping you feel cool.
A matching handkerchief and scrunchy in the same fabric will look cute.

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

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