Tape Handle Tote – Free Sewing Tutorial

This tote bag features a tape for its handle. Easy to sew on, handle tape is a perfect material for sewing beginners. Available in a wide variety of colors, it gives an accent to this lively fabric filled with motifs. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Powerful animal” series, which introduces strong animals all over the fabric. The 100% cotton oxford is easy to sew and suitable for bag making.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-71000-2C

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Fusible Interfacing: about 105cm wide x 50cm (RakuHari Presion Interfacing used)
Tape (Wide): about 45mm wide x 64cm
Tape (Narrow): about 30mm wide x 100cm

Size: about 30cm (l) about 49cm (w) about 24cm (gusset) (excludes handles)

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Double Pocket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

A convenient bag with double-sided pockets is featured. The fabric used for this bag is from the “POWER GIO” series. The random geometric pattern allows you to sew without worrying about the pattern’s orientation. The 100% cotton sheeting is easy to sew and perfect for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample: (Body Lining Fabric, Pocket, Handle Lining Fabric, Flap)YKA-21050-2A

Materials:

Fabric (Body Lining Fabric, Pocket, Handle Lining Fabric, Flap): 90cm x 70cm
Fabric (Body Outer Fabric, Handle Outer Fabric): 40cm x 50cm
Zipper: One piece (width 2.4cm, length 20cm)
Plasnap button: One pair (1.3cm diameter)

Size:20cm (l) 32cm (w-at opening) 24cm (bottom) 8cm (gusset)

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Zip-Top Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This tote bag is quite convenient. With a double zipper top, you can easily place items in and out. The fabric used for this bag is from the “PICNIC” series. Being water-repellent, it is safe to use even on rainy days. It is an easy to sew 100% cotton oxford fabric.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:YPA-51030-1B

Materials:

Fabric: (Panel, Bottom, Handle, Pocket, Facing): 110cm wide × 80cm
Fabric: (Edge Fabric (Artificial Leather)): 10cm × 10cm
Double Slide Zipper: 50cm (one piece)
Piping Tape: 14cm
Rivet: 0.6cm diameter x Four pairs

Size: 31.5cm (l) 40cm (w) 12cm (d)

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For Sewing Beginners 1 – Coaster and Place Mat – Free Sewing Tutorial

New to sewing? Aimed at beginners, we are introducing this original segment where you can enjoy creating handmade pieces while learning the basics of sewing! On the first Wednesday of every other month, you will learn something new. This first issue features how to make a coaster and a place mat.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-90001-B

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 50cm

Size:Coaster 10cm x 10cm Place Mat 30cm x 20cm

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Drawstring Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This tote bag with a drawstring closure features fabrics designed by “Paper Message” for both outer and lining. The “Kabin No Tana (Shelf of Vases)” on the outer side introduces an illustration inspired by the shelves in the home of a grandma who likes lovely things, and is highlighted by a row of impactful large motifs. The lining fabric, “Hana No Zukan (Illustrated Book of Flowers),” reminds you of an illustrated book with a random arrangement of flowers in a single vase. Both are 100% cotton sheeting.

Design & Work:Usanko Channel

Fabric shown for this sample:(Outer Fabric, Handle) EGXA-8006-1A(Lining Fabric, Pocket, Cord) EGXA-8005-2A

Materials: