Learn to make your first Gamaguchi がま口 bag (Gamaguchi がま口 is kisslock in Japanese). The kisslock is a standard bronze colour. But you can choose between a detachable traditional bronze chain or casual, modern leather strap with bronze hardware (or even both!). A variety of Japanese fabrics are available for choosing. Liberty fabrics are available upon request too. Check out our whole range of Gamaguchi projects from purses, bags to backpack.
LEVEL: Confident Intermediate (You must have sewn bags or pouches with interfacing/batting before)
DURATION: 3 Hours
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 3 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 23cmW x 19.5cmH x 6cmD
- Kisslock - 20cmW Screw-In Rectangular, Bronze Kisslock
- Material - Cotton/Cotton Canvas or Liberty Piccadilly Poplin
- With fused interfacing and batting
- Bag Strap -
- Option 1: Non-adjustable and detachable 120cmL bronze chain
- Option 2: Adjustable and detachable 0.9cmW x 105-123cmL leather strap with bronze hardware
- 6 Leather Colours: Red, Cream, Light Brown, Brown, Dark Brown & Black (While stocks last)
FABRIC CHOICES:
- Japanese Fabrics:
- Indicate your preferred Japanese fabric prints, colours and cartoon/non-cartoon
- You'll receive max 5 print fabric options to choose one from
- Liberty Fabrics:
- We carry a small range of Poplin and Tana Lawn options from Fabricity
- Do note that the finished bag will be softer as Liberty fabrics are more lightweight
- We'll match a suitable solid coloured lining to your chosen print fabric
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Ironing and fusing interfacing and batting to your fabrics
- Adjusting the needle position for precise seam allowances
- How to pin your fabrics for sewing precision
- Sewing small seam allowances
- Managing and reducing bulk during bag sewing
- Importance of snips for a neater seam
- Pattern for a medium-sized, rectangular kisslock bag
- Installing a screw-in rectangular kisslock
- Post-sewing ironing for a neater, finished look
- No hand sewing is required
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing notes and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.