10th Anniversary / 2015 echino fabric collection 2

color journey 2

Following last week’s introduction, more designs from echino are here. Featured today is a fabric with small motifs. It is a very echino-like design with animals blended in a rhythmical geometric background.
echino’s iconic recurring motifs, “birds” and “deer” continue to fascinate echino fans with even more brilliance after ten years of its history.

arc　JG96000-602 Cotton/Linen Canvas

The birds are peeking through brilliantly colored arc-shaped plants. This adorable design fabric is versatile in creating small items as well as clothing.

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Etsuko Furuya (textile designer of echino)

Exploring possibilities with stunning ensemble of colors

echino fabric collection marks the 10th Anniversary in 2015.
The textile designer Etsuko Furuya launched the design brand “echino” in the year 2003. Since the echino fabric collection with kokka had an impact on the textile industry in 2006, Furuya has energetically expressed her artistic philosophy through her “fabrics”.

Kokka-fabric.com (KF): What is the important factor for you to design fabrics?

I used to work in a textile design studio for interior decorating. My experience there still brings me to consider how to create more comfortable living space with textile. Since I started echino fabric collection, I have pursued my ideal of living space with textile incorporated into daily life as a piece of home décor or a simple wall frame. My concept for textile design is as strong as ever, or actually stronger than before.

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echino’s Dress with Pockets

size: 92.5cm (dress length)

Today’s project is a simple one-piece dress created with echino’s zon fabric. Elephant, rhino, deer…
different animals appear depending on the cut of the fabric. This adds fun to how you want to create your design. Large-size pockets on both sides are useful for cooking or gardening. Kaoriko Sawa is sharing her creative idea.

Design & work: Kaoriko Sawa

Fabric shown for this sample:　echino JG96000-601 (A)

Materials:
□ Fabric: 110cm×2.5m

We interviewed Kaoriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I was looking forward to seeing how the dress would look with these large size design motifs.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The design is simple and suitable for every age to wear. You will also find the pockets convenient.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
With the designs facing in one direction, you should pay attention to the appearance and direction of the pattern when cutting the fabric. After you cut the main body fabric, make sure where you want the pockets. This will determine where to cut so that the design aligns.

KF: How should we wear this dress in everyday situations?
For summer, layer it with a short sleeve T-shirt, and for winter put on a turtleneck sweater underneath. This way you can enjoy it year-round.

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

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10th Anniversary / 2015 echino fabric collection

color journey

echino is celebrating its 10th year anniversary in 2015.
“Since the collection started, I treated the ‘fabric’ as a place to tell a story. echino’s textile is loved by many people in even the slightest terms as something that brings excitement to their daily lives and moments. As a textile designer, I find this gratifying.” (by Etsuko Furuya, echino Designer)

The theme for the anniversary year is “color journey.”
“While I think of the history of each design from the beginning to this day, echino’s colorful journey continues to its next passage.” (by Furuya)

landscape　JG96000-600　 Cotton/Linen Canvas 　　

The bright and clear scenery spans with a layer of colors. It is like a feeling of deja vu. “I designed the landscape as the main image of the collection’s theme, ‘color journey’. The charm of this fabric can be best experienced by using the breadth of the fabric to its fullest.” (by Furuya)

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Round Pouch

about 10cm (l) x about 14cm (w) x about 8cm (d) 　

A lovely plump shaped, fit-in-your-palm small pouch is today’s project. With a wide zipper opening and enough depth, it is very convenient for storing things like cosmetic goods and sewing supplies. You’ll want to have many of these made with your favorite small design fabrics. The tags attached on both ends of the zipper add a stylish design accent. Matchmarks will help with a clean finish when sewing together the main body and gusset.

Design & work：Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:(Outer Fabric ) P34200-200(C)

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric): 110cm wide × 20cm
(Lining fabric): 110cm wide × 20cm
□ Fusible interfacing: 90cm wide × 20cm
□ Zipper: 20cm × One piece