Large lined tote bag with ample pockets – Sewing Instructions

The delicious looking croissants are actually pictures of French bulldogs! This large-size tote bag comes in a playful ANIMAL? BREAD? series of fabric. The bag is filled with user-friendly features – long straps that can go over your shoulder, ample gusset and convenient outer pocket. It will also make a great gift as a reusable bag.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YP-11530-2C

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric (solid): about 110cm wide × 100cm
□ Lining Fabric (solid): about 110cm wide × 100cm
□ Fusible interfacing (heavy weight) about 110cm wide x 100cm
□ Dot Button: about 15mm wide x One pair

Size:about 30cm (l) about 50cm (w) about 16cm (d – excludes handles)

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Granny Style Flask Shaped Tote Bag – Sewing Instructions

This small tote bag has a fluffy look with tightly shaped top. The tucks at the opening and tape are the secret to its cute look. The cotton linen canvas fabric with dot design from the egg press series is perfect for bag making. From Oregon, USA, the Portland-based egg press is a design studio/letter press printing workshop.

Design & Work:Mioko Sugino

Fabric shown for this sample:(Outer fabric)egg press EKXA-5400-1C

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric): 32cm×62cm
(Lining fabric, Handle): 52cm×62cm
□ Tape: 3cm wide x 48cm
□ Tag

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

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is really cute with odd shaped dots in beautiful layer of colors! What makes it stylish is the gradation of tones where the colors overlap. Carrying a piece made with this fabric will lift up your spirits. It is sturdy and solid to create a steady shape. Taking advantage of this character, I incorporated the tuck and fold lines in the design.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I conceived a piece that looks whimsical without a complex making process. The tightened top can be created by repeating the folding and stitching steps.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
When sewing together the top opening of the outer bag and lining bag, you may find it slightly difficult due to the position of the tucks. Try not to worry too much about the tuck. As you sew, focus on keeping the edge of the opening aligned where you apply stitches.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
This small size bag is perfect for a quick errand. It will be nice to make a matching bag in a larger size!

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

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Body Bag – Sewing Instructions

A single-handle body bag fits your body and is more casual than a backpack. Carrying it across your body conveniently frees up your hands during your outing. The featured watermelon fabric is from the Water Blur series. This fun design makes the watermelon look like a body board floating on the ocean. The watermelon motif also comes in red!

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:water Blur

Materials:
□ Outer Fabric: 110cm wide × 50cm
□ Lining Fabric: 110cm wide × 50cm
□ Fusible interfacing (medium weight): 90cm wide x 50cm
□ Zipper: 30cm x 1
□ Flat tape: 25mm wide × 50cm
□ Rectangle buckle: 25mm wide x 1
□ Slide adjuster: 25mm wide x 1

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

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Single Soft Handle Bag with a Round Bottom – Sewing Instructions

A new fabric featuring HAyU’s popular wire art is here! Flexed freely by hand, the wire art is fun and can be arranged in any way to reflect the free-flowing ideas of the creator. The +HAyU series expresses the artistic vision of the wire art in a textile form. This bag with a round bottom is unique using +HAyU’s fabric for a handle. It gives you another way to fully enjoy HAyU’s art.

Design & Work: Yuki Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:(Handle)＋HAyU EGX-7702-2A

Materials:
□ Fabric (Handle): 66cm x 98cm
(Outer fabric (Wool)): 100cm×60cm
(Lining fabric (thin artificial leather): 100cm×55cm
□ Button: Four pieces (1.5cm diameter)

Size: 32cm (l) 45cm (w-at the opening) 15cm (bottom diameter)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I thought the design is unique and hip! To make great use of the large motif and softness of the fabric, I decided to make a bag.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Its round look comes from a relaxed design. The bag holds a lot of items. The handle strap is gentle on your shoulder.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
To avoid any mistakes, make sure to baste the fabrics when piecing together the bottom.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
You can carry this bag in a variety of ways! One way is to carry it over your shoulder. It will also look cute to hold it over your wrist and grab the handle.

KF: Thank you very much, Yui! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!
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Big Tote Bag with Ample Gusset – Sewing Instructions

A handy item for everyday use, it is nice to have tote bags in a variety of sizes. With an ample gusset, this large bag can carry plenty of items. The MONO SPORTS series of fabric features an overall design of soccer balls that fits perfectly as a gym bag. The cotton 100% Oxford material is easy to sew and suitable for sewing beginners.

Design & Work：Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:MONO SPORTS YK-69010-2A

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

Size: about 37cm (l) about 70cm (w) about 28cm (Excludes handles)

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