Tote Bag with Diagonal Handles

Size:about 30cm (l) about 50cm (w) about 14cm (d)

A charming tote bag perfect for the upcoming season is here! The cotton linen stripe fabric with a hand drawn touch is from the MARINE series. The diagonally placed handles can create a different look. If you use the ecru beige lining material, the bag will have a natural feel. Or using one of the colors from the outer bag for the handles can also work as an accent.

Design & Work: Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
YK-51100-2B Cotton Linen Canvas

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: 110cm wide x 60cm
□ Lining Fabric: 110cm wide x 70cm
□ Fusible interfacing (heavy weight): 110cm wide x 70cm

Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

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Shoulder Tote Bag

Size：37cm (l) 44cm (w–at the bottom) 6cm (d)

This chic black and silver tote bag is made with echino’s new design. The bright green solid lining fabric is also from echino. The braided T-shirt yarn handles make this bag even more stylish.

Design & Work:Anriko

Fabric shown for this sample:　　(Outer fabric) echino EKX-97000-700C
(Lining fabric) echino JG95410-10J

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric): 110cm widex50cm
(Lining fabric): 110cm wide×50cm
□ T-shirt yarn: 24m
□ Acrylic tape: 2.5cm widex16cm
□ Shank button: 1.5cm diameterx2
□ Magnetic hook (insert type): 1.8cm diameterx1pair

We interviewed Anriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The pattern is large and bold, yet has a chic feel in silver print against the black background. I tried to create a bag that is not too cutesy with a shape that is suitable for a grown woman.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The bag itself is easy to make, as it is a larger version of a drawstring bag, like a lunch bag. So I added a little design twist to the handles, made with T-shirt yarns. This material is extremely popular right now, and easy to find. It only requires braiding, which you can do in an hour.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
There are no tricky processes in particular. Make sure that back stitches are secure on both sides.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
The style of this bag makes it easy to coordinate with any type of clothing. Unlike acrylic tapes, T-shirt yarn comes in many colors and patterns. You can add your own accent by mixing colors or using bold patterns for the shoulder straps.

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

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Body Bag

Size: about 28cm (l) about 20cm (w) about 10cm (d) 　

The body bag is perfect for a casual outing. Even a mannish style bag becomes cute in this pink laminated fabric with cherry motifs from the SIMPLY GOLD series.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
YK51070-1C（Laminated fabric）

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric (Laminated Fabric): 110cm wide × 50cm
□ Lining Fabric: 110cm wide × 50cm
□ Zipper: 30cm x 1
□ Flat tape: 25mm wide × 50cm
□ Square ring: 25mm wide x 1
□ Rectangle buckle: 25mm wide x 1

Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

Round Pouch

Size: about 10cm (l) x about 14cm (w) x about 8cm (d)

Perfect for carrying cosmetic items, this round pouch is useful inside your purse for everyday use or for travelling. The featured fabric is from the cosmic jewelry series with sparkling constellations and jewelry pieces as design motifs. It will be fun to make pouches in different color variations using refreshing white or black that accentuates stars oｆ the evening sky.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
YJ71030-2C

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: 110cm wide x 20cm
□ Lining Fabric: 110cm wide x 20cm
□ Fusible interfacing: 90cm wide x 20cm
□ Zipper (20cm): One piece