Tote Bag With A Buckled Handle　– Free Sewing Tutorial

This tote bag has a buckle attached to the bag’s opening that doubles as a handle. The fabric used for this bag is [Plants], a new pattern for 2023 by echino. The textile has unique plant shapes and silhouettes spread across the entire width of the fabric. The pattern is large, so you can enjoy different looks depending on where you cut out the pattern. The solid cotton linen canvas fabric is recommended for bags as well as tablecloths and throw pillow covers.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample: EKX-98030-32A

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Opening Fabric, Handle): about 110cm wide x 90cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric): 90cm x 50cm
Artificial Leather Tape: 2cm wide x 50cm
Buckle: 2cm wide x One pair

Size:29cm (l) 40cm (opening side) 28cm (bottom) 12cm (gusset width)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The clear lines and colors are very gorgeous and beautiful. I created a bag of a generous size to make the most of the large pattern.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I designed this bag to be easy-to-make and to have a unique and cute shape. The solid cotton linen canvas allowed me to create a lightweight bag without applying a backing.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing around the opening, please use more clips and pins or baste first to keep the fabrics in alignment for a clean finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
I wanted to make a bag large enough for an overnight trip, yet as compact and lightweight as possible. This bag is perfect for days when you have a lot to carry, or for leisure activities. I think it would be very nice to be styled with a white shirt for an elegant casual look.

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

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One-Handled Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This one-handled bag is popular for its single handle and clean form. The fabric used for this bag is from the “GOTOCHI ONIGIRI” series, which includes 47 types of local rice balls from all over Japan, representing each prefecture. You can make wrapping cloth for lunch boxes and placemats along with the bag. The fabric is 100% cotton oxford, easy-to-handle even for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample: YPA-46030-1E

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 70cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight): 6cm wide x 3cm
Magnetic Hook: about 15mm wide x One pair

Size: about 48cm (l) about 51cm (w) (excludes handles)

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Gathered Top Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This stylish tote bag is accented with an ample gathering at the opening. The fabric used for this bag is a sunflower pattern [toujours] from the “Yui” series. It is a textile by Ayano Ichiyanagi, who creates watercolor paintings with nature as a motif. The vivid and warm yellow sunflowers are very impressive. Soft and thin cotton linen compass is perfect for summer fashion pieces such as blouses, dresses, and skirts as well as bags.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample: EGXA-6421-1A

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Opening Fabric, Tab, Tag Fabric): 110cm wide x 35cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric, #11 Canvas): 45cm x 25cm
Fusible Interfacing: 10cm x 10cm
Elastic Tape: 1.5cm wide x 46cm
Handle: 1.5cm wide x 35cm – One pair
Rivet: 0.7cm diameter – Four pairs

Size: 21cm (l)(Excludes opening fabric) 21cm (w) 2cm (gusset)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Taking advantage of the thinness of the compass fabric, the soft and gentle feel of the watercolor painting is translated into a bag with an ample gathering at the top as an accent.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
This time, I incorporated a gathering with the flat elastic in between. While I intentionally did away with an interfacing on the outer fabric, #11 canvas is used for the lining to give the bag a solid structure. The logo on the selvage was so pretty that I added it to the front as another accent.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
The instructions call for a 2cm gusset, but it would also be nice to arrange it as a flat bag without a gusset or with a larger gusset.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
It is a convenient size as a minimalist bag for a quick outing or just the bare essentials like a smartphone and wallet. You can also use it as a crossbody by putting a string through the tab on the side! Your everyday style will definitely bump up a notch by adding a bag made of a beautiful fabric that looks like a painting!

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

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Flower Bouquet Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

With this bag, you can conveniently carry a bouquet of flowers. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Le Bouquet” series. This cotton linen canvas material is perfect for bag-making.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-66000-2D

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Plastic Snap Button: about 13mm wide x One pair

Size: about 22cm (l) about 44cm (w) (excludes handles)

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Tent Shaped Pouch with a Zipper Handle – Free Sewing Tutorial

This is a pouch with a long zipper as a handle. The edge and decorative fabrics for the zipper are accented with the same light blue color of the lining fabric. The fabric used for this pouch is from the “Sashiko Moyou” series. The design features small motifs from the sashiko embroidery, a popular old-fashioned Japanese needle craft. The moderately thick cotton linen canvas is suitable for making bags and pouches.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample: YKA-11020-2C

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric): 60cm x 20cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric, Loop, Edge Fabric, Decorative Fabric): 35cm x 30cm
Flatknit Zipper: 30cm long x One piece
O Ring: 1cm diameter x One piece

Size: about 11cm (l) 18cm (w) 6cm (d)

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The pattern itself is very lovely, yet at the same time, it looks mature from a distance. For that reason, I thought it would work for a grown-up accessory! With that in mind, I came up with piece that has a sharper shape to reflect the mature character.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
To create this shape nicely, the featured zipper is longer than the width of the pouch. The extra length of the zipper is conveniently turned into a handle. The addition of the light blue fabric to the zipper end and loop acts as another accent.

KF: What are some tips for making this case?
When applying the top stitches, fold the corners of the outer and lining fabrics tightly together. If you miss the lining fabric, it will look slightly sloppy when the bag is opened. So please be careful when stitching.

KF: How should we use this case in everyday situations?
It will make a stylish statement when taken out of a simple plain bag! With a wide opening, it is easy to get makeup supplies in and out. Please enjoy making variations with wider gusset, height, and so on, to suit your taste.

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

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