Animal Tote

Size: about 32cm (l) about 43cm (w)

Perfect for the autumn outing season, this large tote bag will definitely come in handy. The featured fabric is from the mosotto series designed by the illustrator, Masato Adachi. The animals acting silly are printed with lively movements associated with verbs as a concept. The sample bag uses the Riding design. The joyous animals making a move on busses, airplanes and unicycles will make perfect companions for your travel!

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample:　　(Outer fabric – lower part, Lining fabric) EGX-6000-1A

Materials:
□ Fabric (Outer fabric – lower part, Lining fabric): 90cm×60cm
(Outer fabric – upper part (#9 canvas)): 90cm×20cm
□ Quilt batting: 50cm x 50cm
□ Handle: One pair (65cm long)
□ Tag: One piece (9cm x 5cm)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
In order to complement the warm and fuzzy feel of the animals, I created a casual tote bag with rounded look.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The bottom corner is rounded, and adding tucks help it to be more three dimensional. The outer fabric with quilt batting makes the bag stronger yet with some softness.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Please make sure that fabric transitions as well as the tucks are in alignment. For a clean finish of the tucks, press them down to the alternate directions.

KF: How should we use this bag in everyday situations?
It can carry a lot of things. I am sure you will find it useful for your autumn outings.

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

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Tunic Top

Size: Free　

This nice and soft tunic top is made with the trefle cucito series. The organic and gentle motif is perfect for grown-up clothing pieces.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:
　YKA-59090-2B

Materials:
□ Fabric: 108cm wide × 180cm

Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)

web catalog No.2

The web catalog No.2 is here, following the recent introduction of web catalog No.1.
The catalog introduces the designer fabrics, including a new collection of echino as well as a collaboration project of Naomi Ito and Finnish artist, Anu Tuominen.
While we still have some time before the new school year, many fabrics for new school year items are also featured.

We hope you will enjoy this catalog. Please check it out!

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web catalog No.1

Kokka Fabric now offers new content.
Through this new page on the web, you can browse or download the catalogs that we have been creating in a variety of forms.
Today, we are introducing a catalog of fabrics that will soon be on the store shelves.
Keep an eye out for these collection of fabrics at the store!

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Long Cardigan

Size: Body width 79cm Length 115cm

This long cardigan will allow you to be the first to enjoy the fall fashion! Until the weather gets cold for a thick outer jacket, this versatile piece is perfect for a casual or feminine style. The jazznep knit JQ from the Knit JQ series is an easy fabric to handle. Without any patterns and requiring only straight stitching, this will be an ideal project.

Design & Work: Anriko

Fabric shown for this sample:　LG16110-1A

Materials:
□ Fabric: 85cm x 2.8m
□ Fusible interfacing: 5.6cm x 4cm

We interviewed Anriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
Very delicate and beautiful fabric with nicely knitted stitches. This fabric transforms a simple design into something stylish. Though the knitted stitches are rough, with low tension, it is easier to handle for somebody who is not used to treating a knit material.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
A long cardigan comes in very handy in early fall before you start wearing a thick heavy outer wear. The long length sometimes adds extra work when creating a pattern, cutting and sewing. So, I came up with something that is easy to make without any patterns and requiring only straight stitching.

KF: What are some tips for making this cardigan?
The sewing process is not that difficult, but cutting may be a little challenging. As this fabric is a Jacquard knit and not a print, it is easy to identify the alignment. Check the pattern on the fabric for an easy cutting.

KF: How should we incorporate this cardigan into one’s styling?
The model’s size is 158cm/9AR. I also made a sample cardigan with a shorter length, and it looks nice and attractive, too. To change the length, just cut the fabric shorter, parallel to the hem. Choose the length that looks good with the bottoms you like to wear.

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

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