Kurokun’s Lesson Bag

Size: 35cm (l) 45cm (w)

Today’s project uses a fabric with vehicle motifs. This fabric was created based on a blockbuster bestselling children’s book, Kurokun The Crayon. A handcraft artist, Yui Tamaki, created this lovely bag.
Utilizing various designs from a single fabric, different motifs are incorporated into various parts of the bag including the front, back, inside and pocket.

Design & work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample: Kurokun The Crayon　JG47000-1

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer Panel A, Pocket): 110cm×100cm
　　　 (Outer Panel B): 100cm×40cm

□ Tape: 80cm (3cm wide)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It has such a fun design, reminding you of a picture story book. I am sure the kids who are starting new schools will be happy to carry this bag around.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
In order to enjoy as much design as possible, different motifs are chosen for the front, back, inside and pocket. The end of the handles are hidden, placed in-between the front and lining fabrics so that the entire design is exposed.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Making this bag is easy as it only requires straight stitches. It can be used as a reversible bag as long as the opening is cleanly finished with blind stitches. To make it durable, securely top stitch the end of the handles in between the panel fabrics.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
Some schools designate the size of the bag to be 30cm x 40cm. Sometimes this is not large enough to carry a school supply box. So I made it slightly bigger at 35cm x 45cm. It can hold many things and I am sure you will find this size convenient.

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

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Trefle

Perfect for making items for a new school year

Trefle is a series of fabrics that feature boys’ favorite items like vehicles and the girls’ favorite items like cosmetic goods and sweets as design motifs. Developed with the idea that this fabric is for making items for a new school year, it is perfect for creating such bags as a lesson bag and a bag for shoes as well as for clothing like a smock.

Colorful Traffic 　P33600-600　Oxford (Ox)

It is a colorful fabric with a pop design. In addition to the automobile, it is fully packed with boys’ favorite motifs like airplanes, trains and rockets. As the size of the motifs are smaller, you can use this fabric not only for a lesson bag but also for small items like a bag for a cup.

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Kurokun The Crayon

A blockbuster bestselling picture story book, Kurokun The Crayon is now introduced as a fabric!

Korokun The Crayon, is a blockbuster bestselling children’s book with its series selling 1.8 million copies. The world of Kurokun is now perfectly reproduced as a fun print fabric. This fabric is just right for school items like a drawstring bag and lesson bag or for a smock and an outfit for playing in the sand. Dressing up in Kurokun outfit, let’s be active and play like Kurokun and his friends!

Vehicles 　JG・JGQ47000-1　　Oxford (Ox)

Vehicles that appear as characters in the second in the series “Kurokun and His Enigmatic Friends” are featured as design motifs for this fabric. Depending on how you cut it, the look changes significantly, offering a variety of possibilities from a single fabric.

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Kitty’s Bucket Shaped Organizer Bag

17.5cm (h) 11.5cm (bottom diameter)

Today’s project is a bucket shaped organizer bag using a lovely fabric with Kitty’s face peeking from a bed of big flowers. To your surprise, when you insert a roll of toilet paper, Kitty greets you through the hole. Kanae Nakayama, aka the popular blogger Kanakana, has come up with this playful idea.

Design & work：Kanae Nakayama

Fabric shown for this sample: （Main panel outer fabric – top, Bottom lining fabric）Pink G50171-1 (B), Yellow G50171-1 (C)

Materials (For one bag, A-Pink, B-Yellow) ：
□ Fabric (Main panel outer fabric – top, Bottom lining fabric ) : 50cm×35cm
（Main panel outer fabric – bottom, Bottom outer fabric A – Green and white stripe B – Chartreuse and white polka dot): 40cm×20cm
（Main panel lining fabric A – Pink and white gingham check quilting B – Yellow and white stripe）:
40cm×20cm
□ Fusible quilt batting: Ａ20cm×20cm Ｂ40cm×40cm
□ Leather strap: 1cm×25cm
□ Double sided rivet: Two pairs (0.7cm diameter)

We interviewed Kanae about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is such a lovely fabric with Kitty sitting on a bed of big flowers. When you look at it very closely, you can find hidden Kitty inside the flower. Different from what I call “fancy design” which is filled with Kitty, I thought this fabric would be great for making something unique.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
A roll of toilet paper perfectly fits inside (though the bag is taller.) I cut the fabric in such a way that the face of Kitty is peeking through the hole when you place the roll inside. When you iron the bag, place a roll of paper inside for easy ironing and clean finish.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
A round bottom may be a little challenging for sewing beginners. By cutting the fabric precisely, pinning the fabrics using the marks and cutting a slit, it can be sewn easily. After machine-sewing it all around once, I turn it inside out to check if there are any bumps. I sew it once again making sure that the finish will look nice and smooth.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
Besides using it to store a roll of toilet paper, you can use it as a kitchen organizer for plastic shopping bags or tea bags.

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

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Hello Kitty

From kids to adults, a fabric to be enjoyed by everyone!

Attracted to her adorable look, Hello Kitty is loved not just by kids but by many adults. Broadly marketed not only in Japan but now in the US and Europe, her popularity is surging overseas. The Hello Kitty print featured today is an easy-to-sew thin broadcloth. When you make a large traditional quilt piece with this fabric, it will give a new twist to it.

Big Flowers　G50171-1 Broadcloth

This fabric with Hello Kitty hidden in a big flower, is a reprint of a hugely popular fabric that was introduced a few years ago. This reintroduction features new colors. It has a playful design with a silhouette of Kitty’s face in the flower pattern. A bright and big flower design is a great fit as an interior décor accent piece like a throw pillow cover.

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Kurokun’s Lesson Bag

Trefle

Kurokun The Crayon

Kitty’s Bucket Shaped Organizer Bag

Hello Kitty