Round Bottom Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a round-bottomed drawstring bag. The shoulder straps are accented with grommets and rope. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Lace x Basket” series in the realistic lace print. Depending on how you cut the material, you can easily make a cute basket. This easy to sew 100% cotton oxford fabric is recommended for bag making and suitable for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YPA-41010-1A

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 40cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 30cm
Fusible Interfacing (heavy weight): about 110cm wide x 40cm
Grommet: Inner diameter about 10mm wide x 8 pairs
Rope: about 9mm wide x 170cm

Size: about 26cm (l) about 31.5cm (w) about 20cm (gusset) (excludes shoulder strap)

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KOKKA’s official online shop information

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.

Gathered Top Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This large tote bag with plenty of room and a lovely shape is accented by the gathering at the top. The fabric used for this bag is echino’s [mingle], a large panel fabric featuring eight basic echino patterns. It is a cotton linen canvas that is suitable for bag making.

Design & Work: Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:
(Outer Fabric, Handle)EKX-98000-801A
(Lining Fabric)EKX-9541-1K

Materials:

Outer Fabric, Handle: 110cm wide x 1m
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm

Size: 26cm (l) 48cm (opening side) 40cm (bottom) 8cm (gusset width)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The bright colors lift your spirits!　How delightful it is to be able to enjoy a variety of echino patterns all at once! While it would be cute to use one pattern at a time, I decided to go all out and include them in a larger bag!

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The gathering at the top gives the bag a very cute shape. You can fully appreciate the pattern with even the handle in the same fabric. The 48cm width and 8cm gusset allow for a large size, making it convenient for days when you have a lot to carry.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Since it requires only straight stitches, even beginners will find it easy to make. Iron it frequently during the process for a beautiful finish!

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
It will look great with simple clothes!　Having a large bag becomes handy to store outerwear when we frequently slip them on and off during the change of season.

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

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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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◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

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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◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

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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