Accented with A Deep Slit and Waist Ribbon♪ – Slit Dress – Sewing Instructions

This dress is highlighted with a large floral design, as if to bring the feel of spring early. It has a deep slit on the side of the skirt, which makes it easy to move around and it enhances the look of layered styling. In the still cold season, you can enjoy it with a sweater, a long T-shirt, or denim pants. The featured fabric is from the “Black & White” series. It is a cotton linen sheeting.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YK-91010-1B

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: about 110cm x 260cm

Size:M

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Both Smartphone and Wallet Perfectly Fit Inside – Drum Shaped Mini Shoulder Bag – Sewing Instructions

This is a mini shoulder bag in the shape of a drum with a cute, rounded form. The size is large enough to hold a cell phone and a wallet, so it is perfect as a companion for going out.
The featured fabric is from the “Chokotto Odekake (Quick Going Out) Bag” series. This cotton linen canvas is easy to sew and ideal material for making bags.

Design & Work: Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:　(Outer Fabric)YKA-89060-1C

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer Fabric): 50cmx40cm
(Lining Fabric): 50cm×40cm
□ Fusible Quilt Batting: 50cmx40cm
□ Artificial Leather Tape: 1mm wide x 8cm
□ Zipper: One piece (25cm long)
□ O Ring: Two pieces (2cm diameter, 1.8cm inner diameter)
□ Shoulder strap with a metal clasp: One piece (120cm long)
□ Tag of your choice (See photo)

Size: 12cm (l) 26cm (w) 12cm (d)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
As the name of the series “Chokotto Odekake (Quick Going Out) Bag” suggests, this fabric was perfect for a bag. It was sturdy and easy to sew, and I thought it would be cute as a casual shopping bag. If I combined it with gold hardware, it would also make a gorgeous fashionable bag! I decided to make a small shoulder bag.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It has a stylish mini-drum shape and is large enough to hold a smartphone and a wallet. It is made with a firm quilt batting to prevent it from losing its shape.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Sewing the circular pieces together may be difficult, so make sure to prepare well by using more clips for temporary holding the pieces and basting, and then stitch slowly. Repeat the same careful process for the zipper. It is also recommended to use a sewing glue for temporary basting.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
The color of the fabric is not too bright, so you can easily add vividness to a mature styling. I think it would be very cute if you coordinate it like an accessory.

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

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Boxy and Structured Shape Is Stylish – Hand Tote Bag – Sewing Instructions

This is a hand tote bag with a boxy, structured shape. The featured fabric is a flower pattern from the “natural girl” series. It is 100% cotton oxford, a perfect material for bag making.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-89020-1D

Materials:
□ Fabric (Top Panel, Pocket): 50cm×30cm
(Bottom Panel, Gusset Outer Fabric, Panel Lining Fabric, Gusset Lining Fabric,
Handle): 75cmx60cm

Size: 16cm (l) 26cm (w) 12cm (d)

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is so lovely with a lot of slightly different flowers lined up in a row! The simple design makes it look mature and can be used for a variety of items. This time, I chose black to give the bag a cute and grown-up look.
KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I added a wide gusset of separate fabric to give the bag a boxy, structured look. It can hold a lot of things! The bottom is rounded to add cuteness.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing the gusset fabric together with the panel fabric, make a slit on the curve of the gusset fabric and sew it slowly for a clean finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
I think it goes well with simple, beautiful fashion. It will also look cute when carried with a pair of edgy style black skinny jeans.

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

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Perfect As A Lunch Bag♪ – Round Bottom Bag – Sewing Instructions

This is a round-bottomed tote bag with plenty of space and a cute shape. The fabric is from the “Smile Time” series. Various kinds of omusubi rice balls with toppings like salmon roe and butter corn, are happily lined up. It is 100% oxford cotton, ideal for making bags.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YPA-29020-2B

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: 110cm wide x 70cm
□ Lining Fabric: 90cm wide x 60cm
□ Fusible Interfacing (heavy weight): 110cm wide x 70cm

Size: about 25cm (l) about 42.5cm (w) about 27cm (bottom) (excludes handles)

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A Must Have For Your Shopping Trips – Large Reusable Nylon Bag – Sewing Instructions

Lightweight and foldable into a small piece, nylon bags are now a must-have item when going shopping. This fabric with a cute fruit pattern is from the “Customize me!” series. It is made of 100% nylon and is perfect for making eco-friendly bags.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-49040-1A

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric (Nylon): about 115cm x 110cm
□ Bias Binding Tape’ about 11mm x 240cm
□ Round Cord (Medium): 70cm
□ Cord Stopper: One piece

Size:about 44cm (l) about 48cm (w) (Excludes handles)

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