Two-Way Handle Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This single-layer, foldable and flat tote bag has a 2-way design with a long shoulder strap and a short handle. The fabric used for this bag is a series of reproductions of works by Alphonse Maria Mucha. The vivid colors of the digital prints will also look great as fabric panels. It is 100% cotton sheeting.

Design & Work:Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample:EKX-1600-2A
Tape shown for this sample:ech-1000-1A

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 60cm
Tape: 3mm wide x 73cm
Rivet: 0.6cm diameter x Four pairs

Size: about 39cm (l) about 36cm (w)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
It is such a beautiful fabric made directly from a painting, so I made it into a flat square tote bag, inspired by fabric panels. The striped rope adds a nice accent to the whole look.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
It has a long shoulder strap as well as a short handle, making it a two-way style. I utilized the fabric edge with the signature of Mucha, the artist of the painting, and turned it into a tag.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?。
Since it is single layer, the fabric edges are finished with French seams. While it is a simple and easy method, it creates a beautiful finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
This painting-like tote bag is perfect to coordinate with simple styling. Being a single layer piece, it can be easily folded and carried around. Whether it is used as a main or secondary bag, it is a convenient piece. Please try making one!

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

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Hammock Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This hammock bag has a cute almond-shaped form. The wide opening makes it easy to carry your belongings; a perfect piece to be used as a diaper bag. It is also nice that the bag can be made compact with a string closure. The fabric used for this bag is a floral pattern from the “JAMBO” series in African-inspired colors. It is 100% cotton oxford.

Design & Work:Kokka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:YGA-71020-1B

Materials:

Outer Fabric: about 110cm wide x 100cm
Lining Fabric: about 110cm wide x 100cm
Fusible Interfacing (medium weight): 110cm wide x 100cm
Cord (medium): 180cm
Tape: about 30mm wide x 140cm
Cord Stopper: Two pieces

Size:about 36cm (l) about 32cm (w) about 60cm (d) (excludes handles)

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Pouch With A Folded Flap and Handle – Free Sewing Tutorial

This pouch with a folded flap is accented with fringes made from the fabric edge. The fabric used for this pouch is “Panther,” a popular design from the long-time favorite “echino.” Even with its slight thickness, it is an easy to sew #9.5 canvas fabric.

Design & Work: Yui Tamaki

Fabric shown for this sample: (Outer Fabric, Handle, Fringe) EKX-98050-50C

Materials:

Fabric (Outer Fabric, Handle, Fringe): 110cm wide x 35cm
Fabric (Lining Fabric): 80cm x 30cm

Size:21cm (l) 23cm (w)

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The not-too-sweet looking polka dots are stylish. While this pattern would look great for a large bag, this time I decided to create a flat pouch to highlight the polka-dots and leopard.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The key feature of this piece is the placement of the leopard and the fringe made with fabric edge. With the handle, you can hang it on the wall and use it conveniently.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
First, decide on the position of the leopard and cut the fabric. Give it a thought, and make it lovely. The curves can be shaped with a stiletto or an iron for a beautiful finish.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
It is also cute to use as a hand-held mini bag. It holds a square-shaped photo book perfectly, so it would also be nice to use it as a gift bag for a commemorative photo book.

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

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Cat Bed – Free Sewing Tutorial

Cats who like to curl up to sleep will love this round bed. The fabric used for this bed is from the “NekoNoe” series. The artistic cat pattern created by textile designer Yumi Yoshimoto fits well with your room’s decor. The 100% cotton sheeting is easy to sew and perfect for sewing beginners.

Design & Work:okka Fabric

Fabric shown for this sample:EYXA-1000-1A

Materials:

Fabric A: about 110cm wide x 90cm
Fabric B: about 110cm wide x 50cm
Cotton Stuffing: 300g
Tape: about 30mm wide x 13cm

Size:Bottom – about 41 (diameter) Height – about 19cm

◎Sewing Tutorial

◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)

For inquiries regarding wholesale in North America

Visit our site for the official wholesale distributor of KOKKA fabrics in North America (United States of America and Canada.)

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Reusable Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

This plastic bag-shaped reusable bag is made from fluffy double gauze. It also comes with a carrying pouch. The fabric used for this bag is “+HAyU fabric,” a textile series designed by wire artist HAyU. It features HAyU’s iconic HAyU Bear embroidery. It is 100% cotton double gauze, perfect fabric for making clothes.

Design & Work: Satomi Takei

Fabric shown for this sample: EGX-7712-1B

Materials:

Fabric: 110cm wide x 80cm
Cord: 0.3cm diameter x 60cm
Cord Stopper One piece

Size:

Bag: 36.5cm (l) 36cm (w) about 13cm (gusset)
Pouch: about 16cm (l) about 19cm (w)

We interviewed Satomi about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
This fabric with perfectly spaced embroidery gives a solid structure even for double gauze. I wanted to nicely incorporate the soft texture and relaxed look of the bear pattern, so I made a casual plastic bag-shaped reusable bag.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
The fabric edge with the embroidered name was also stylish, so I left it uncut and used it for the gusset.

I have always felt that it would be useful to have a small pocket on the reusable bag, so this bag comes with a simple pocket. The carrying pouch can also be attached to the handle with a string so no need to worry about losing it.

KF: What are some tips for making this bag?
Double gauze shrinks, so I recommend to pre-wash in water, naturally dry and iron it before cutting, or if not, make it a little larger (about 1 or 2 cm), taking into account that the finished piece will shrink after washing.

KF: How should we incorporate this bag into one’s styling?
More and more people seem to be carrying two bags these days, a mini bag and a casual sub-bag (reusable-bag) (I’m one of them!). It would be fun to choose a reusable bag as part of your styling, depending on your mood or the weather. A double gauze reusable bag is cute and fluffy to the touch, so why not making your own♪

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

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