Strawberry Pouch – Sewing Instructions

A strawberry-shaped drawstring pouch that looks plump and delicious. Leaves are made using the fabric’s end, while the center portion of the fabric is turned into a red strawberry fruit. You can make such a cute strawberry pouch with a single 50cm cloth from the Customize me! series. It is a cotton 100% oxford fabric.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:（Left）LGA-41040-1B（Pink）
（Right）LGA-41040-1A（Red）

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
□ Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 30cm
□ Cord (Medium): 120cm

Size: about 24cm (l) about 30cm (w)

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

#echino15th Instagram Posting Campaign!

It is such an honor to announce echino’s 15th anniversary.
We have been launching lots of campaign through a year, and here’s 4th project, Instagram posting campaign.

With the tag #echino15th, sharing your photo of echino life, sewing items or home-deco made with echino fabric!
Non sewing items such as Curtains or tablecloth are also welcome.

(Posting examples)

5 people will receive combo of goods and rare offcuts of echino from kokka and the designer, Ms. Etsuko Furuya.
We also would love to see the comment your echino story on your post.

＜The campaign period＞
June 1st- August 31St, 2021
*Adding the tag to your past post is Okay.

＜For participating＞
・Post your photo with echino items or fabric to Instagram.
・Make sure to tag #echino15th
・This campaign is open to everyone over the world.

We are very looking forward your post!!
＼Have a look post／

＼echino 15th anivarsary special page／

Tiered Dress – Sewing Instructions

This is a light, tiered dress that is perfect to enjoy in the coming season. The three-tiered skirt with a reduced amount of gathers is not too cute and is well suited for grown women who are young at heart. The fabric used is from the “Flownny” series. It is a lawn fabric that is easy to use for making clothing. There are many color combinations of the same pattern, so you can find fun in mixing a pattern with another pattern.

Design & Work:Yoko Kato

Fabric shown for this sample:(Body, Facing, Middle Skirt, Strap)NFA-1010-12A (Top Skirt, Bottom Skirt) NFA-1010-12D

Materials:
□ Fabric (Body, Facing, Middle Skirt, Strap): 110cm wide x 1.7m
(Top Skirt, Bottom Skirt): 110cm wide x 1.7m
□ Fusible Interfacing: 40cm x 20cm

Size: Back length 117cm

We interviewed Yoko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The Flownny series has a calm floral motif that brings a nostalgic feel. The colors are gentle, giving the impression that it blends well with the skin. The easy-to-handle lawn material has a well-defined grain. It is very simple to cut and sew, and I think it is a fabric that even beginners find comfortable to handle for tailoring.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The tiered dress tends to look girly, so I adjusted the amount of gathers, not too many and not too few. Additionally, the length of each tier is adjusted to balance for creating a tiered line that is suitable for grown women who are young at heart. The slightly longer French sleeves allow you to cover the upper arms that you are conscious of hiding.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
Compared to items like pouches and bags, it may be challenging to make clothing using a mixture of large pieces of patterned fabrics. Combining different colors of the same design series should work well. The Flownny series is available in six colors in one pattern, letting you enjoy any combination you like in addition to the 1010-12-A and D mixture shown in the sample.

KF: How should we incorporate this dress into one’s styling?
Lightly tie the side straps at the front or back for a relaxed look. If you cross the strap at the back and tie it at the front, the dress gives a different impression with a puffy look of the top body. With the clean décolleté line, I think wearing a bolero or cardigan over the dress also works well.

KF: Thank you very much, Yoko! Here are sewing instructions. Enjoy crafting!

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

Children’s Clothing with Fluffy Skirt – Balloon Tunic – Sewing Instructions

This is a tunic dress for children that will definitely become useful from early summer to the middle of the season. The cool fabric with the swimming fish design is double gauze from the “marine” series. A process called COOL BREEZE is applied to the fabric so that it can absorb sweat and moisture and gives a cool feeling. Fluffy and soft to the touch, this fabric is recommended for items that come into contact with the skin, such as children’s clothes, baby items, pajamas, masks, and pillow cases.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YPA-2130-1A

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: 108cm wide x 90cm
□ Bias Binding Tape: 11mm wide x 130cm
□ Snap Button: 9mm wide x Two pairs

Size:90cm

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

80cm Size with Lovely Frills! – Baby’s Dress – Sewing Instructions

This 80cm size baby dress with side frills as an accent comes in a polka dot fabric from the “In nature” series. The material features “ecovero” made from renewable resource pulp, and “organic cotton” grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. This double gauze is a combination of two eco-friendly materials, and it feels good against the skin. It is recommended for newborn baby dresses as well as for adult clothing.

Design & Work:Aiko Hada

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-81070-2A

Materials:
□ Fabric: 108cm wide x 1m
□ Stay Tape: 1.5m (0.6cm wide)
□ Cord: 8cm (0.2cm diameter)
□ Ribbon: 30cm (0.6cm wide)
□ Button: Two pieces (1.1cm diameter)

Size: For 80cm height Back length 40.6cm

We interviewed Aiko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The polka dot pattern has a natural outline that is not round. Its gentle colors make the soft-textured double gauze fabric even more attractive.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Since it is a soft fabric, the bias tape is used around the neck and armpits to prevent the fabric from being damaged by friction, and the back centerline was folded in three to prevent the fabric edge from showing.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
Before starting work, prepare the fabric by soaking in water and drying it naturally to keep the shape and prevent shrinkage due to washing. For the areas with the bias tape, baste it first and please operate the machine slowly when sewing.

KF: How should we incorporate this dress into one’s styling?
It can be worn in a layered style with rompers or long-sleeved innerwear in early spring and of course in the summer, or you can try it with leggings♪

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

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