Camisole Dress- Sewing Instructions

echino’s cotton linen sheeting fabric, bubble is turned into a camisole dress. Comprised of a series of bubbles design all throughout the fabric, you don’t have to worry about matching the patterns when cutting the fabric. The dress can be enjoyed in every season by combining it with different tops and bottoms. For summer with a T-shirt underneath, and for fall with a knit top and a pair of boots.

Design & Work: Anriko

Fabric shown for this sample:echino EKX-97040-41E

Materials:
□ Fabric: 110cm wide x 2.6m
□ Fusible interfacing: 4cm x 4cm

Size: about 110cm (length)

We interviewed Anriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
While the pattern seems like random dots, it creates a look of large blocks when seen from a distance. The silhouette with ample flair and lower opening on the side will accentuate the pattern.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Cotton linen sheeting can be enjoyed in every season. Depending on the items you choose, it can be enjoyed throughout the year. The long shoulder strap and collar and armhole with a wide opening make it easy for you to choose the inner layers.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
t requires a lot of process using the bias binding tapes. If you are not good at it, try to attach the front side with a sewing machine and finish it with blind hand stitching on the other side. If you are familiar with the process, you can cut the center fabric as one piece with a fold line and finish the V-shaped front.

KF: How should we incorporate this skirt into one’s styling?
In the picture, you see a styling with a pair of wide leg knit pants. Even if you don’t go for a layered look, it would also look cute with a maxi skirt or leggings. In the fall, why not enjoy it with a knit top inside and a pair of tights and boots?

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

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Tote Bag with a Convenient Pocket and Transition – Sewing Instructions

Size: about 22cm (l) about 35cm (w) about 10cm (gusset) (handles excluded)

Designed with a transition between the top and bottom, this tote bag is handy with an outer pocket. A lovely dog pattern oxford fabric from the TOTE WORLD series is perfect for bag making. Please be careful when cutting the fabric as the motifs are designed with certain directions.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
Outer fabric A: TOTE WORLD YK-66120-1B
Outer fabric B: Solid YK1034-1F
Lining abric: Solid YK-1033-1G

Materials:
□ Outer fabric A(Print): about 110cm wide x 50cm
□ Outer fabric B(Solid): about 110cm wide x 30cm
□ Lining fabric (Solid): about 110cm wide x 50cm
□ Fusible interfacing (heavy weight): about 110cm wide x 60cm
□ Dot button: about 15mm wide x 1 pair

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◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

A-Line Reversible Dress – Sewing Instruction

Size: Height 90cm size Length 47cm Body width 31cm

Being able to enjoy it in two ways, this reversible one piece dress for kids is made of two cotton linen sheeting fabrics from the PIKKU SAARI series – Tunturi – the Hills of the Lapland for side A and Taika – Magic for side B. As an accent, you can choose to add pockets in various styles, place them on both sides or use the same fabric as the dress.

Design & Work:Naomi Nohara (lepolepo)

Fabric shown for this sample:(Body – Side A): PIKKU SAARI EGX-4004-1C
(Body – Side B): PIKKU SAARI EGX-4004-2C　

Materials:
□ Fabric (Body – Side A, Bias Binding Strip): 110cm wide×90cm
(Body – Side B, Pocket): 110cm widex 90cm
□ Fusible interfacing: 8cmx6cm
□ Button: Two colors – Two pieces each (1.8cm diameter)

We interviewed Naomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is a beautiful fabric that is filled with a Scandinavian feel. To make great use of the impactful pattern and colors, I designed a reversible dress with a simple style that allows you to enjoy the print design. The soft material is easy to sew, yet with relative tension, it constructs the silhouette nicely.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
was particular about the A-line tent silhouette as I wanted to make this dress fit for kids around two years old who have a cute body shape with a little tummy.
The kids around this age starts to show an interest in pockets, so a fluffy round pocket is added as an accent.
In the example, I added pockets only on side A and it is made with opposite design fabric. Depending on your preference, you may arrange the design using the same fabric as the dress body.

KF: What are some tips for making this dress?
For this dress, I used a sewing method called “turn back.” You may find it a little difficult when piecing together the hem. Please make sure to refer to the instruction photos when sewing.
With this method, you don’t need to finish the seam. You can even make this dress with hand sewing only.

KF: How should we incorporate this dress into one’s styling?
With a wide arm hole, it is perfect for a layered look. It will look cute with a T-shirt and leggings/bloomers in the summer, or a turtleneck and tights for the fall/winter season.

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

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Big Tote with Ample Gusset – Sewing Instructions

This oversized tote bag with a cute relaxed look creates a lovely triangular silhouette when the opening is closed by tightening the cords. The cords, when tied, allow your contents to be concealed, and makes this bag practical. What is also nice is that you can carry it over the shoulder with its long handles. The fabric, fortune from the tayutou series, features a design inspired by Omikuji (a Japanese fortune paper). The design also looks like stone pavement or even an egg shell…. This cotton linen fabric is perfect for bag making.

The lemon color cords attached on the side can be enjoyed in three ways – let it be loose, tie it inside or tie it outside.

Design & Work : Ayumi Toda (fabrica uka)

Fabric shown for this sample :
（Outer Fabric） tayutou EKX-5110-4B
（Lining Fabric・Pocket） tayutou EKX-50810-10B
（Handle）tayutou EKX-50810-10C
（Cord）tayutou EKX-50810-10I

Materials :
□ Fabric
（Outer Fabric）: 62cm x 96cm
（Lining Fabric・Pocket）: 89cm x 96cm
（Handle）: 32cm x 49cm
（Cord）: 10cm x 42cm
□ Magnet button（Insert Type）: 1 pair (1.8cm diameter)

Size : 33.5cm (l) 60cm (w – at opening) 25cm (gusset width)

◎Sewing Instructions

◎Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

echino 2019/07 cotton linen canvas

This is cotton linen canvas series
with brilliantly echino-like colors and design combinations.

echino 2019/07 cotton linen canvas

●stone
Like a scenery from somewhere,
rolling and tumbling round stones are designed for the stone.
It turned out to be an interesting design that tempts you to use it somewhat boldly

echino ～stone～

This stone design looks a little like polka dots or flowers.
Distinctive contrast is suited for a simple one-piece dress.

echino ～stone～

With echino-like color combinations
the usual tulip bag becomes dramatic with an impact.

●bouquet
bouquet features bundled flowers lined up in a lovely way.
The accent is a randomly placed silver print.
The colorful combination is drawn in a style that each mixture presents a different image.

echino ～bouquet～

The bouquet design is featured like a geometric pattern.
The artist of this design, Furuya was particular about
mixing and matching echino-like colors.
It is perfect for bright and festive bags.

●field
Small dots give the simple plaid design a tender impression,
yet it retains the echino-like feel. For this to be loved and enjoyed widely for a long time….

echino ～field～