What a lovely round bottom bag with a single handle! It comes in a reversible fabric from the Toy Fabrics series and is filled with designs of a flock of animals on one side and the trails of animal footsteps on the other. It is a perfect small bag for a quick outing for errands. The beautiful color tone fits nicely when used for storage as a room decor.

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We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
First, the illustration of the animal design that encompasses both cuteness and stylishness is attractive.
The fabric is reversible with orange stripes on one side and solid orange background on the other, and it is easy to use and coordinate with other fabrics.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Since the fabric is sturdy, the bag can hold vertically by itself without having the backing. You can use it as a bag, or it works nicely as an interior décor piece for storing small items.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
While some people may find a round shape challenging, it is sometimes easier to create the round shape than having a straight corner on a square. It may take a little effort, but basting the pieces first make the process easier.

KF:How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
I recommend adding hooks at the top or attach a drawstring closure at the opening. Since it’s a casual looking piece, why not coordinate it with a sporty style clothing.

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

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An A4-size clear file with pockets is quite convenient for storing cooking recipes and craft making instructions. The featured project is a file cover that allows you to customize the file in a cute and fun way. What is even more convenient is the outside pocket – perfect for keeping small pieces of memos and recipes. The size is just right for organizing the Koku Fabric’s craft project instruction sheets, and you can create different covers for different files using your favorite fabrics. The cat design fabric from the Animal World is introduced for the project.

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We interviewed Kanae about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The slightly pouty face of a cat looks lovely. Wherever you cut it, you will find a cute design, so there is no need to worry when cutting the fabric.

KF:Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Having a pocket is oftentimes convenient, so it is added on the outside. The ribbon on the spine looks cute when the file is placed vertically on the shelf.

KF:What are some tips for making this case?
When sewing a layered fabric, it may get misaligned, so please baste them first.
The process is very simple, and you should be able to make it rather easily.

KF: How should we use this case in everyday situations?
You can store cooking recipes or instruction sheets of the CRAFT & SEWING projects. An A4-size clear file (32 – 40 pockets/2-2.5cm width) can be customized in a lovely way.

he outside pocket is convenient – you can temporarily hold the papers that you have taken out from the inside, or keep new pieces you want to file later. If you add dividing stitch lines, you can create spaces for pens.

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

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This kid’s long-sleeve dress only requires 2m of fabric to make. A double gauze fabric with fox motifs from the Animal world series is featured. The gathered design in the front and back bodies create a fluffy look. The front opening with six buttons will help children learn how to open and close with buttons.

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The featured project is a lovely vanity style pen case. The addition of a piping cord at the lid and at the bottom helps the case stand up. echino’s new design, buble is coordinated with echino’s solid fabric in the same color tone. You will also find this vertical case convenient for storing crochet hooks and as a PET bottle carrier.

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We interviewed Yoko about her creation:
KKokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
A randomly placed polka dot design with a hand-painting touch looks lovely wherever you cut it. As an accent, I incorporated the solid fabric in matching color of the swallow and small triangle motifs.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
Adding the fusible quilt batting helps keep the shape. The piping cord attached to the lid and bottom edge works as an accent as well as to support it vertically. With the loop, you can hang the case while you use it if you choose to do so.

KF: What are some tips for making this case?
For a clean finish, when you work on the zipper, lid and bottom, take an extra step by basting the fabrics before machine sewing.

KF: How should we use this case in everyday situations?
Besides using it as a pen case, you will find the vertical container handy as a crochet hooks holder or as a PET bottle or stainless skinny thermos carrier.

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

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People often stay away from the elastic waist gathered skirt as it makes you look loose and fat around the hips…. The featured gathered skirt with a slim waist reverses such notions! The secret is the yoke at the upper waist. Bold use of the large pattern from Echino’s new design, Blossom creates a great impression.

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We interviewed Anriko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?。
Taking advantage of the solid texture of the fabric, I made a skirt with a soft flare featuring stylish bold motifs from one end to the other.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
With this much fabric up to the waist, it could look heavy, so I added the yoke. To accentuate, the waist is set high with shirring style use of the elastic tape. Adding the gathering at the bottom of the pocket prevents the hipline from looking wider, creating a slim vertical silhouette in the front.

KF: What are some tips for making this skirt?
The cutting process is easy as it is a rectangle with no fabric edges. The gathering is almost double the amount, and for delicate gathering, manually assist as you stitch by machine.

KF:How should we incorporate this skirt into one’s styling?
Change the tops depending on the season – darker colors up until spring and white or pale tones after spring. It creates a completely different look. You can enjoy this skirt for multiple seasons, starting right now.

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

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