Lesson Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

A must-have item for a new school year is a lesson bag. This bag’s design features a combination of patterns and solids. The fabric used for this piece is a train pattern from the “School Boys” series. With randomly placed motifs, you can choose any portion of the fabric without worrying about the pattern’s orientation. It is 100% cotton oxford, a perfect fabric to handle for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-19010-1A

Materials:

Outer Fabric A: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Outer Fabric B: about 110cm wide x 20cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Fusible Interfacing (light weight): about 90cm wide x 50cm
Tape: about 25mm wide x 100cm
D ring: about 25mm wide x one piece

Size:about 33cm (l) about 42cm (w) about 9cm (gusset) (Excludes handle and loop)

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

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Drawstring Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

The featured drawstring bag has a cute round shape. The fabric used for this bag is from the “Sashiko Moyo” series, which is lined with small motifs that look like Sashiko embroidery. It is a perfect fabric for making pouches, drawstring bags, and other small items. With a combination of 80% cotton and 20% linen, even beginners can sew this canvas fabric without difficulty.

Design: Mioko Sugino
Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample: (Outer Fabric, Handle, String) YKA-19050-1B

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Handle, String): 110cm wide x 80cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric): 30cm x 60cm
Fabric Tag: One piece

Size: 25cm (l) 28cm (w-at opening) 20cm (gusset)

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

Box Shaped Shoulder Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This kid’s shoulder bag is made for a game console. It is also compact enough for grownups to carry a long wallet, a smartphone, and other essential items. When used like a sacoche, its horizontal shape makes it easy to put things in and out. The fabrics used for this bag are from the “Natural+” and “NEO BASIC” series. Both fabrics have a super water-repellent finish, so they are stain-resistant. 100% cotton oxford.

Design & Work: Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:
(Panel Outer Fabric, Tab) YGA-69000-2C
(Gusset Outer Fabric) YGA-69010-2D

Materials:

Fabric (Panel Outer Fabric, Tab): 100cm x 25cm/li>
Fabric (Gusset Outer Fabric): 60cm x 10cm
(Lining Fabric): 70cm x 30cm
Fusible Quilt Batting: 60cm x 45cm
Two-Way Separating Plastic Zipper: 40cm long x one piece
D Ring: 2cm wide x two pieces

Size (Body): ：15cm (l) 27cm (w – at opening) 5cm (gusset)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
When I heard that it was a super water-repellent fabric, I thought it would be thick and tough, but it was sewing friendly, just like traditional oxford fabric. The alphabet pattern is oriented in different directions, so it was easy to cut without worrying about orientations. The fabric used for the side gusset has multi-sized stripes and plaids design, so you can use any portion of it. Taking advantage of its water-repellent nature, and with a quilt batting in between, I made a shoulder bag for children that is perfect for taking a game console with them on outings.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
This bag was made using an old shoulder bag I made for my sons when they were little to carry their game as a reference (it was a DS model back then!). The size is modified for the Switch model. An oversized gusset would make the bag difficult to use, so I designed it to be just the right thin box shape. I recommend that the zipper be double-sided for easy opening and closing.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing the side gussets together, stitch it slowly because layers add thickness in some areas.

How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
Adding an inner pocket for a game cartridge will make the bag even more convenient. You can also use it as a pouch without the shoulder strap. Why not make a pouch not only for kids but also for grownups with your favorite fabrics to store game consoles?

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

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Blouse with Gathered Neckline – Free Sewing Tutorial

The body and sleeves of this blouse are constructed as one piece, and it can be worn simply on its own or as part of a layered style. The fabric used for this blouse is a lawn 100% cotton from the “Let’s make a blouse” series. This thin and soft lawn material is perfect for making blouses.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YKA-19110-1A

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 160cm
Fusible Interfacing (light weight): about 90cm wide x 20cm
Button: about 11.5mm side x 1

Size:M

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

KOKKA’s official online shop information

Vest Style Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This unique bag can be worn like a vest. It comes with pockets that are handy as you wear this while working. The fabric used for this bag, “patch,” is from echino’s second brand series, which incorporates a combination of various shapes into its design. The inorganic motifs and main use of cold color tones make it genderless and versatile to use. The firm, structured cotton linen canvas fabric can be used for a wide range of items, including aprons, throw pillow covers, and small accessories, not to mention bags.

Design & Work: Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-98060-61D

Materials:

Fabric (Body Outer Fabric, Pocket): 110cm wide x 90cm
Fabric (Body Lining Fabric): 90cm x 60cm
Open-type Zipper: 60cm long x one piece
PP Tape: 3cm wide x 1.7m
Rectangle Buckle, Slide Adjuster: 3cm wide x two pieces each

Size (when used as a bag):27cm (l) 41cm (w)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Both the pattern and the color tones give a sharp impression that would be suitable for men. The pink color of the “patch” chosen for this project has a stylish gray-like tone. I wanted to make an item that could be used as a unisex piece.

KF:Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I thought of making something fashionable, yet still be useful…. This piece has a casual shape like a fishing vest, and the pockets are convenient to use while working. When the zipper is closed, it can be used as a bag, making it a fun design.

KF:What are some tips for making this piece?
The curved lines in the pattern can be drawn freehand as long as they are symmetrical. You can also draw them using a lid of a pot or a plate! Some people may find sewing curves and attaching a zipper difficult, but there are not many processes involved, so it is relatively quick and easy to make this piece.

KF:How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
It has a fashionable look whether worn as vest with convenient pockets or used as an everyday bag.

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