Drawstring Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a cute drawstring tote bag tied with side ribbons. The fabric used for this bag is from the “UKIUKI WEEKEND” series. The design features distinctive pop-colored dots and drops, which are among girls’ favorite motifs. This 100% cotton sheeting is easy to sew and recommended for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YQA-21000-1B

Materials：

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 80cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight): about 90cm wide x 20cm

Size:about 40cm (l) about 50cm (w) (excludes handles)

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Kokka Fabrics is the official online store run by Kokka USA, Inc. We specialize in printed fabrics but also have a wide range of high-quality solid textiles.
We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.

cocca is the official online store run by KOKKA Co., LTD, based in Osaka, Japan. Alongside selected KOKKA fabrics, you can also find lifestyle goods like umbrellas inspired by our textiles.
We ship internationally from our warehouse in Japan.

Circular Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

With more stylish laundromats in your neighborhood, making a quick run there has become a part of our daily lives. This large yet cute circular drawstring bag can hold a lot of laundry. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Laundry” series. It is 100% cotton oxford, an easy-to-sew and perfect fabric for making bags.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-11080-2A

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 120cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 120cm
Tape: about 25mm wide x 120cm
Cord (medium) x 700cm

Size: about 106cm (l) about 106cm (w) (handles excluded) ※Size represents when bag is opened

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KOKKA’s official online shop information

Two-Way Handbag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This two-way bag can be used as either a handbag or a clutch bag, depending on how you close the flap. The fabric used for this bag is from the Circus Night by Sanae Sugimoto, a painter with an attractive delicate touch and fantastical interpretation drawn in India ink. The slightly thin cotton linen sheeting is suitable not only for bags, but also for dresses, skirts, blouses, and other clothing and interior décor items.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:EGXA-9200-2D

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric): 80cm x 25cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric, Bottom Fabric, Handle, Flap): 100cm x 50cm
Plasnap Button: 1.3cm diameter x One pair

Size: 19cm (l) 34cm (w-at opening) 24cm (bottom) 10cm (gusset)

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:

Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The designs are so lovely, yet it is also a cool and stylish fabric. It is delicate as well as bold!
It also has a nostalgic touch to it. I wanted to convey the sense of these designs, while at the same time giving them a softness, so I decided to make a bag that can be used in two ways.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The flap for the bag’s closure can turn this bag into two styles – a handbag if placed under the handle, or as a clutch if placed over the top. You can use it in different ways depending on your mood and styling.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing the bottom fabric and sides together, make a slit before sewing. When you reach the corner, turn 90 degrees tightly and straighten the edge before sewing for a sharp looking corner.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
You can use it as a handbag for a feminine fashion, or a clutch bag for a cooler styling. This time, I used the fabric as it is to create a softer look, but if you want to make it more structured, then you can add an interfacing or a quilt batting. Using a canvas fabric for the lining also creates a firmer look.

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

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Shoulder Gather Dress – Free Sewing Tutorial

The featured project is a long length dress with softly gathered shoulder detail. By unbuttoning the front, it can also be enjoyed as a casual coat. The fabric used for this dress is from the “Cotte” series. Cotte is a coined word for cottage core, a romantic way of living in the countryside. The nostalgic one-piece dress suits such a relaxed lifestyle – going on a picnic, enjoying embroidering and baking sweets. The easy-to-sew cotton linen sheeting makes it suitable for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-61000-2A

Materials:

Outer Fabric: 100cm wide x 350cm
Fusible Interfacing: 90cm wide x 30cm
Button: 1.1cm wide x 10 pieces

Size:M

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KOKKA’s official online shop information

Blanket Case – Free Sewing Tutorial

This case can easily hold a small throw or other blanket. With its handle, it is easy to take with you for an outing and convenient for camping and outdoor activities. The fabric used for this bag is from the “OMEKASHI” series. It is a design by Fuyuka Kobayashi, Grand Prix winner of the “6th Inspiration Kokka Printed Textile Awards” sponsored by Kokka. The 100% cotton oxford is easy to sew, a perfect material for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:EQX-28010-1A(Red Case)
EQX-28010-1B(Blue Case)

Materials:

Fabric: 70cm x 50cm
Flat Knit Zipper: 40cm x one piece
Snap: 0.9cm diameter x one pair

Size: 12cm (diameter) 41cm (l) (for 90cm x 130cm size blanket)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Stylish and impactful, it is indeed the Grand Prize winner! I am quite impressed with the design. This fabric would be perfect as a wall décor piece, or to make a large bag or cushion. I wanted something that would be suitable for the coming season and for at home and outside use, so I made a blanket case that can be used as a napping pillow or a lumber support cushion for driving.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It is large enough to easily hold a frequently used small throw and blankets. The handle makes it convenient to carry during your outing. Another point to note is that the zipper is concealed so as not to touch your face when used as a pillow.

KF: What are some tips for making this case?
While the sharp circular curve is a little difficult to sew, if you do not force or pull the fabric, and sew carefully by frequently adjusting the machine’s presser, you will achieve a beautiful finish.

KF: How should we use this case in everyday situations?
A 100 x 150 cm size blanket, when folded in three and then rolled, should fit perfectly. This lovely case will definitely come in handy for napping at home as well as for camping, picnics, driving, and cherry blossom viewing.