Learn to craft your own small Japanese cloth box with this new confident beginner sewing tutorial from Applelulu Crafts. Use this Mini Storage Bag ミニ収納バッグ to store and organise small items from your fabric masks, crafting materials to toiletries. Easy and fun to make, these mini storage bags will look great in your living space or as gifts for your loved ones during this festive period. This project is also available as a sewing workshop in our studio.
LEVEL: Confident Beginner (Basic sewing skills will be a plus)
PROJECT DURATION: 3 - 4 hours (Dependent on your pace)
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: 1.2MB
- A PDF document of measurements and instructions
- Includes link to the online, streaming tutorial video (22.5 Minutes)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 15cmW x 14cmH x 15cmD
- Handles - 18cmL x 2cmW
MATERIALS YOU NEED:
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Print fabric for Exterior (Preferably cotton canvas)
- 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter Solid fabric for Lining (Preferably cotton canvas)
- Optional: 55cmW x 50cmH Fat Quarter x Light Weight Fusible Batting/Wadding (To give the bag a light, puffy structure)
TOOLS YOU NEED:
- Rotary Cutter or Fabric Scissors
- Normal Scissors (for non-fabric cutting)
- Washable or Iron-Off Fabric Marker/Chalk
- Ruler
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Sewing Machine with min. Needle Size 14/90
- Thread Cutter & Seam Ripper
- Sewing Pins & Clips
- Matching Polyester Thread (for your fabrics)
- Optional: Hand Sewing Needle
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS TUTORIAL:
- Cutting the pattern for a Japanese soft cloth box
- Achieving accurate seam allowances on your sewing machine
- Fusing light batting/wadding to your fabrics
- Sewing simple bag handles
- Sewing straight lines and basting stitches
- Importance of snips in sewing
- Constructing a basic, box-shaped bag with gussets and lining
- Hand sewing is optional
You can also arrange for online consultation with us via Google Meet or a workshop (fees apply) if you need more guidance on the project. Email us at jasmine@applelulucrafts.com or WhatsApp +65 96310475 (Jasmine) to find out more.