Two-Way Drawstring Purse – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a two-way drawstring purse that can be used as a handbag or a shoulder bag. The fabric used for this purse is from the +HAyU fabric series, designed by wire artist HAyU. It is a thick and fluffy knit jacquard.

Design & Work: Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:EGX-7715-2A

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Tab Fabric): 40cm x 60cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric): 34cm x 58cm
Bag Tape: 2.5cm wide x 2.1m
Waxed Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 1.6m
D Ring: 1.5cm inner diameter x two pieces
Swivel Hook: 2.5cm inner diameter x two pieces
Adjustable Slide Buckle: 2.5cm inner diameter x one piece

Size: 22cm (l) 32cm (w – at opening) 20cm (bottom) 12cm (gusset)

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Balloon-Shaped Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a cute round, balloon-shaped bag. It is made by piecing eight pieces of fabric in a patchwork style. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Sashiko MOYO” series. With small patterns all over the fabric, you don’t have to worry about the orientation of the pattern. It is a cotton linen canvas, a perfect material for bag making.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample: YGA-31030-1B

Materials:

Outer Fabric: approx. 110cm wide x approx. 90cm
Lining Fabric: approx. 110cm wide x approx. 60cm
Fusible Interfacing (heavy weight): approx. 110cm wide x 60cm
Handle Tape: approx. 4.5cm wide x 70cm

Size: approx. 26cm (l) approx. 36cm (w) approx. 23cm (gusset) (handles excluded)

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Multi-Purpose Case – Free Sewing Tutorial

Convenient for organizing things like masks and paper goods, this multi-purpose case is also perfect to use as an origami (folding paper) case for your kids. The fabric used for this case is from the “365 CAT ART ~Cats and Friends in a Land of Fairy Tales~” series. The “8 Cats, Whale and Space Walk” design from the coloring book, “Animals on a Journey through Fairy Tales ~Cats and Friends in a Fairy Tale World~” has turned into a textile. It depicts the exciting lives of curious cats in a storybook world. This slightly thin cotton sheeting is ideal for making small items such as reusable bags and pouches.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-1700-1A

Materials:

Fabric: 50cm x 50cm
Fusible Interfacing: 2cm x 2cm
Plasnap Button: One pair *1.1cm diameter)

Size: approx. 17cm (l) approx. 21cm (w)

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Apron for Adults – Free Sewing Tutorial

Featured here is a standard-style convenient apron. The fabric used for this apron is from the “sopo retro” series. It is a colorful fabric with retro-style flower and bird motifs. Being 100% cotton Oxford, it is easy to sew and perfect for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Yoko Kato

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-79050-1C

Materials:

Fabric: 95cm x 1.5m

Size: Front Center 87cm

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

Drawstring Shoulder Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This drawstring shoulder bag also works as a crossbody bag. The fabric used for this bag is Circles from the “Gather” series designed by the talented Canadian artist bookhou. Made from cotton and linen canvas, it is a perfect fabric for bag making.

Design & Work: Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-1420-2B

Materials: