Besides maple leaves, one signature icon and flavour of the beginning of Autumn 秋 in Japan is the chestnut. That is also the inspiration behind the design and shape of the Kuri Tote 栗 (Japanese for chestnut). The bottom of the bag body is pleated into a rounded shape before being attached to an oval base. To compliment the "curvy" chestnut shape of the bag, it also has rounded bag handles and a magnetic snap closure. Though the bag is not big, it is spacious and can fit daily essentials like your wallet, keys, mobile phone, small water bottle and even umbrella for a quick neighbourhood errand run. There are also two slip pockets, one each on the exterior and lining, for you to keep small things like a transportation card or keys for quick retrieval. It is also great as a Mandarin Orange carrier during Chinese New Year (fits 4 oranges). Choose from a variety of pretty, cute or quirky Japanese fabrics to craft your Kuri Tote with us today.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 34cmW x 30cmH; Base - 21cmW x 18.5cmD
- 30cmL Handheld Bag Handles
- Exterior & Lining Slip Pockets - Approx 12cmW x 10.5cmH x 2
- Removable, covered Bag Base
- Materials - Cotton Canvas
- With Fusible Batting & Interfacing
- Standard 18mm Bronze Magnetic Snap Tab Closure
FABRIC CHOICES:
- Indicate your preferred fabric prints, colours and cartoon/non-cartoon
- You'll receive max 5 print fabric options to choose one from
- We'll match a suitable solid coloured lining to your chosen print fabric
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Fusing batting and interfacing to your fabrics
- Reducing and managing bulk in bag sewing
- Adjusting your needle to stitch more precise seam allowances
- Sewing straight lines and curves
- Achieving neater seams through snipping and ironing
- Stitching lined slip pockets on the bag exterior and lining
- Installing a magnetic snap
- Stitching a magnetic snap tab closure
- Stitching a covered, removable and rounded bag base
- Using pleats to create a rounded bag shape
- Stitching an oval-shaped bag bottom
- Stitching rounded bag handles
- Pattern for a medium-sized, rounded handles and oval base tote bag
- Hand sewing is optional
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing notes, pattern and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.