Gathered Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

With a gathered body, this tote bag has a soft and fluffy look. The fabric used for this bag is from the KESHIKI series by textile designer Yumi Yoshimoto. The pattern “Office street” incorporates a series of buildings in an office district as its motif. The soft and stretchy cotton viyella fabric is perfect for dresses and skirts. The large, dynamic pattern makes it a stylish accent for curtains, throw pillows, and other interior décor items.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-4700-1B

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Handle): about 110cm wide x 60cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric (#11 Canvas): 60cm wide x 40cm
Rivet: 0.6cm diameter x four pairs

Size:35cm (l) 25cm (w)

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Vest With Side Ribbons – Free Sewing Tutorial

This vest with ribbons tied at the sides is a popular piece for creating a layered style. The “mist” series, a small patterned fabric lined with cat faces, uses a chic monotone which works well with garments for adults. It is 100% cotton brushed sheeting.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample: YPA-56000-2A

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 100cm wide x 200cm
Fusible Interfacing (light weight): about 90cm wide x 20cm
Button: about 11.5mm wide x One piece

Size: M Body Length: about 82.5cm

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Simple Bag with Ruffles – Free Sewing Tutorial

With this drawstring bag, a frilly look is naturally created by tightening the top. The fabric used for this bag was born through a collaboration with Sanae Sugimoto, an attractive illustrator with a delicate touch and fantastic world drawn in black ink. The design highlight is the lined flower motifs sprinkled along the selvage, a portion that is used as ruffles for this project. The slightly thin cotton linen sheeting is suitable for bags and pouches, as well as for clothing such as dresses, skirts, and blouses that best features the bold pattern.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample: EGX-9220-3C

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 1m
Waxed Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 1.8m

Size:30cm (l) 36cm (w – at opening) 28cm (bottom) 8cm (gusset)

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Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

New to sewing? Aimed at beginners, this original segment teaches you the joy of creating handmade pieces while learning the basics of sewing! In this second issue, you will learn how to make a drawstring bag without lining. The fabric used for this bag is the “Chibi Puri” series of 100% cotton sheeting. With small patterns all over the fabric, there is no need to worry about the fabric’s orientation. It is a perfect fabric for beginners making a drawstring bag for the first time.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-26040-1B

Materials:

Fabric: 50cm x 40cm
Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 108cm

Size:about 28cm (l) 20cm (w)

Instructions

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Two-Way Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This convenient two-way bag can be carried by hand or over the shoulder. The African inspired fabric is matched with a natural unbleached rope. The fabric used for this bag is from the “African Fabric Style” series. Cotton linen sheeting is ideal for bag making.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:(Outer Fabric, Cord Opening Fabric, Shoulder Strap, Tab)YK-21000-2D

Materials: