This 2-way bag features a gathered bud-shaped gusset as its accent. The fabric used for this piece is echino’s “kajitsu”, which will be released soon. While featuring a fruit motif, the abstract pattern can be interpreted as either polka dots or flowers. Made from a sturdy cotton-linen canvas, this fabric is ideal not only for bags but also for interior décor items such as cushions.
Design & Work: Reiko Kashi
Fabric shown for this sample:
- EKX-98180-82C
Materials
- Fabric: 110cm wide x 1.3m
- Base size 3.2cm square x One pair
- #25 Embroidery Thread
Size: 6cm (l) 53cm (w – at the opening) 45cm (bottom) 8cm (gusset)
Recommended Fabric
Instructions
1. Cut the fabric and press the folds with an iron
2. Wrap it with the larger piece of fabric and sew it.
3. Fold the handle in quarters, sew both sides, then fold the section 5 cm from the end in half and sew it.
4. Fold the seam allowance at the pocket opening into a triple fold, sew it, and baste it to the shoulder strap with U-shape stitches. Fold both edges of the shoulder strap in 1 cm and sew them.
5. Fold the section 30 cm from the end in half and sew it.
6. Baste the handles and shoulder straps in place.
7. Sew the facing in place and sew the magnetic snap in place.
8. Use embroidery thread to sew the gusset, gather the fabric tightly to form a bud, and sew the tip in place.
