FREE SEWING TUTORIALS
Big Tote with Vertically Long Pocket – Free Sewing Tutorial
This roomy tote bag features an exterior pocket that easily holds long items like rolled-up posters or textile rolls. The fabric used for this bag is from echino's adorable NekoNoe series, showcasing a design of cute cats facing each other. Made from cotton-linen canvas, it is easy to sew and perfect for bag-making. This fabric also looks lovely as a wall tapestry, taking advantage of the large pattern.
| Design & Work | Yui Tamaki |
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| Fabric shown for this sample |
EYX-91100-100A |
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| Size |
58cm (l) 50cm (w) |
Instructions
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Make a pocket. With the front sides facing each other, sew together the opening side of the pocket outer and lining fabrics.
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With the front sides facing each other, fold the outer and lining fabrics from ① in half respectively, and sew the bottom.
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Turn it inside out. Insert the lining fabric into the outer fabric and align the shape.
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Fold the ribbon braid in half and baste it to the body.
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Baste the pocket from ③ to the body.
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Place the handle 1cm over the edge of the fabric and baste.
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With the front sides facing each other, fold and sew together the side and bottom.
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With the front sides facing each other, fold the body lining fabric in half. Sew the side and bottom, leaving an opening for turning.
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With the front sides facing each other, put together the outer bag and lining bag. Ensure the seam allowances are staggered. Sew all the way around the opening edge.
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Turn it inside out. Close the opening for turning, align the shape and stitch along the opening edge to finish.
◎Cutting Layout and Sewing Instructions
◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)
Purchasing KOKKA fabrics
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This online store launched in July 2022 and is operated by Kokka USA, Inc. Shipping from Kokka Fabrics is currently available to the US and Canada.
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Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America. (US & Canada)
