Handmade Kids Clothing – Fluffy Bunny Dress – Sewing Instructions

This kids dress incorporates yokes and ample gatherings, featuring lovely voluminous sleeves. For this dress, the Usa Gingham from the kotorinuno series is used. This textile brand presents the exclusive design by the craft artist, trikotri who is known for the Dobutsu (animal) Pom Pom felt animal mascots.

Design & Work: Naomi Nohara (lepolepo)

Fabric shown for this sample:kotorinuno Usa Gingham EKX-2100-1B

Materials:
□ Fabric: 100cm wide x 1.2m
□ Elastic tape: 34cm (Braid 6 cord)
□ Button: One piece (1.1cm diameter)

Size:For children with 90-100cm height. Length 55cm

We interviewed Naomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
A soft-looking faded print is lovely. To make use of this feel, I created a fluffy and voluminous one-piece dress. With the right amount of solid texture, this fabric creates beautiful gatherings and is easy to sew.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?

To make it easy for sewing beginners, the yoke is incorporated into the design. The voluminous sleeves creates a lovely look when rolled up over forearms. It will be fitting for the upcoming hotter weather.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
As the bottom of the sleeve and side of the body are sewn separately, please make sure to apply back stitches at the end of each stitch line.

KF: How should we incorporate this dress into one’s styling?
Using the leftover fabric, I created a small purse and hair accessory. My 3-year-old daughter who modeled for this photo shoot said “They are so lovely,” and the items became her favorite. With such lovely print design, this fabric is to be fully enjoyed by making matching items to go along with the dress.

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

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Easy-to-Make Lesson Bag & Shoes Case with fabric transition and lining – Sewing Instructions

A lesson bag and shoes case are must-have items for one’s school life. For the main outer fabric, Bichon Pompom from the kotorinuno series is used. This textile brand features the exclusive design by the craft artist, trikotri, who is known for the Dobutsu Pom Pom felt animal mascots. A refreshing lemon yellow solid fabric complements the bag as the handle and transition.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:　(Outer Fabric A)EKX-2110-2A

Materials:
□ Outer fabric A: 110cm wide x 50cm
□ Outer fabric B: 110cm wide x 40cm
□ Lining fabric: 110cm wide x 70cm
□ Fusible interfacing (heavy weight): 110cm wide x 70cm
□ D ring: 25mm wide x 1

Size: Lesson Bag: about 30cm (l) x about 40cm (w) (Handles excluded)
Shoes Case: about 28cm (l) x about 20cm (w) (Handles excluded)

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Single Shoulder Strap Apron – Sewing Instructions

It is stylish yet very easy to make! It is a popular apron with a single shoulder strap. The stone design fabric is from the FABRIC CARAVAN series by Momoko Kinoshita, who is a designer for clothing and bag brand, YURTAO. A different design of the fabric’s edge is used as an accent.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:FABRIC CARAVAN EWX-3700-1C

Materials:
□ Fabric: 110cm wide x 100cm
□ D ring: Inner diameter 2.5cm 2 piece

Size: Free

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Ethnic style design with bright colors liven you up. It is also an easy-to-sew fabric with an appropriate thickness. I took this opportunity to create a single shoulder strap apron, something that I have always wanted to make.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The design uses almost every inch of the 1m size fabric. Even the design on the edge is utilized to create a cute look on the chest and for the tip of the straps.

KF: What are some tips for making this apron?
Use the iron to firmly crease the fabric and utilize basting glue. This way the stitches on top of the double folded fabric will come out cleanly. If you are serging the fabric, you only need to fold it once.

KF:How should we use this apron in everyday situations?
Use of the D ring allows you to adjust the length of the shoulder strap. This apron is easy-to-use as you can slip it over your head.

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

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Visit Artist 018: Tess Darrow and Kara Yanagawa (Egg Press)

Making the world a more thoughtful place

Since 1999, Egg Press has been creating original, inspiring, handcrafted letterpress greeting cards and lifestyle products that connect and enrich people’s lives. Last year, their first fabric collection debuted at the international Quilt market in Huston.　Kokka-fabric interviewed founder and co-creative director Tess Darrow and Kara Yanagawa.

Kokka-fabric.com (KF) Last year you celebrated Egg Press’s 20th anniversary. Since 1999, You have been designing so many products. Tell us a little bit about Egg Press?

Tess Darrow（TD） I started Egg Press in 1999 almost by accident. I loved the letterpress process and recognized that by incorporating my textile design background I could bring something new to the medium. Until then, many letterpress greeting cards were designed with a small motif or “dingbat”.

Kara Yanagawa(KTY) What Tess doesn’t mention that by combining these two passions, she was revolutionizing the entire letterpress greeting card industry!

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Easy-to-Make Non-Elastic Band Face Mask – Sewing Instructions

A face mask is an essential item to fend off viruses and pollens. The featured mask is a pattern-free easy-to-make piece that can be hand sewn. The navy color piece uses a lovely clover pattern double gauze fabric from the MUDDY WORKS series designed by Tomotake. The one in white features a different double gauze fabric from the Cool animal series. The cool breeze finish on the fabric helps create an icy feel by absorbing sweat and moisture.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:(White Mask)Cool animal　YK-71070-2C
(Navy Mask) MUDDY WORKS EKX18-122-1A

Materials:
□ Fabric: 30cm (l) x 60cm (w)
□ (For strap) Double-fold bias binding tape (ready-made） 12.7mm wide x 120cm
※ If you are using the elastic cord: Elastic cord for the mask-60cm

Size: about 10cm (l) x about 16cm (w)

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