Tiny History

Tiny Print Double Gauze Fabric Perfect for Creating Small Items

Fluffy and soft texture double gauze fabric is a favorite among crafter moms. Tiny History is a combination of such popular material and aligned small motifs of lovely animals and matrioshka. It is a perfect fabric for making everyday items like a face mask and tissue case.

Fox　P37000-700 Double Gauze

A long-torso, short-legged fox looks lovely in this print fabric. Evenly aligned, the design also has a geometric feel. Why not try to create a boy’s shirt?

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Bucket Tote　

Size: 28cm (l) 36cm (w-at the top) 21cm (bottom diameter)

Today’s project is a bucket tote bag using a faux denim-style fabric in #10 canvas. With this fabric, you can enjoy a patchwork-feel made with vintage jeans. The creator is Masumi Saito, aka sinafuku. Her idea of using a blue outer fabric and a green canvas for the lining allows you to enjoy this reversible bag both inside and outside.

Design & Work:Masumi Saito (sinafuku)

Fabric shown for this sample:（Outer fabric・Handle） H10100-100（A）
（Lining fabric）H10100-101（C）

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric, Handle): 100cm×40cm
(Lining fabric): 100cm×30cm
□ Quilt batting: 80cm x 60cm
□ Velcro: 2cm diameter

We interviewed Masumi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The denim patchwork design had a stylish feel, so I picked a simple bag to make the design stand out.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
With quilt batting, the bag stands on its own and has some fluffiness.
Also, by pinching the center of the handle, it fits in your hand nicely and is easy to carry.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
As the bottom is round, you may find it difficult when sewing the bottom and main panel together. You can achieve a clean finish by adding slits on both the bottom and panel when aligning the fabrics.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
It looks like denim, but is actually a canvas fabric. So it is softer than denim and lighter to carry. Velcro helps you to enjoy a rounder shape. With a small size Velcro, you can utilize the bag both inside and out.

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

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Pleated Tote

Size: about 20cm (l) x about 28cm (w) x about 8cm (d) (not including handles and
pockets)

With ample tucks on the main body of the bag, a fluffy looking pleated tote is created in a denim-like woven pattern of simple dots in a double gauze fabric. While incorporating the casual feel of denim, the bag has a soft and feminine touch. The exterior side pockets are convenient for carrying mini drink bottles and folding umbrellas.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
H10000-100 (C)

Materials:
□ Outer fabric: 70cm x 108cm wide
□ Lining fabric: 40cm x 110cm wide
□ Fusible quilt batting: 75cm x 90cm wide

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

Mini Bag

Size： about 16cm (l) x about 30cm (w)
about 9cm (d) 　※not including the handle
　

Going out with just a wallet and a phone. This is a bag perfect for such a quick outing. A stripe-like design is created with sheep in a tricorn hat here and there, accented with a lovely red hat. A magnetic button is added at the bag’s opening for closure and privacy.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
　P37400-400 (B)

Materials:
□ Outer fabric: 50cm x 110cm or wider
□ Lining fabric: 40cm x 110cm or wider
□ Fusible interfacing: 50cm x 90cm or wider
□ Magnetic button: 1 pair (15mm diameter)

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

Owls Bag

Size: 35.5cm (l) 30cm (w–at the top) 12cm (d)

The Owls fabric from Scandinavian Diary by Danish designer Lisa Grue, is featured for this bag. Handcraft artist and a popular blogger Kanae Nakayama created a stylish bag using the unique design of Scandinavian taste-filled fabric. She incorporated different owl designs for front and back so that both sides of the bag can be enjoyed.

Design & Work:： Kanae Nakayama

Fabric shown for this sample: Lisa Grue JG50300-301(D)

Materials:
□ Fabric (Panel, Gusset): 80cm×130cm
(Pocket, Handle): 40cm x 110cm wide
□ Fusible quilt batting: 60cm x 80cm
□ Bottom board for the bag: 35cm x 15cm
□ Snap: 2 pairs (1cm diameter)

We interviewed Kanae about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I got so excited with this unique design that reminds you, “This is what we call Scandinavia.”
When I contemplated how to incorporate each design element, I thought “Why not making a bag that has an impact on both front and back!”

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It has large gussets allowing you to carry many items. The snap at the opening works to create a trapezoid shape, making the design look very stylish.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
By sewing the bottom gussets first, they will come out clean and well balanced on both sides.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
The patterned area in the front and back are actually the pockets. They are deep so no need to worry about something falling out of the pocket. A4 size (slightly longer than letter size) documents comfortably fit, without having to fold them. Why not using this bag for school meetings or for work?