Knicha is the new born in B’etha Bags Pattern-house.
If you know me already, or have sneaked around bethabags.com, you know that I have a passion for everything Japanese.
Ookii is the absolute bestseller, it is a unique redesign and take built on a classic Japanese Knot Bag.
Kincha has something in common with Ookii: they both are a modern take on a classic Japanese bag concept.
Kincha is based on the classic kinchaku drawstring bag.
Kinchaku Bags are part of the Japanese tradition and used to be made in Kimono fabric.
Kincha has the additional value of the added strap, which you can make as long as you need. You can also create Kincha without the strap: it will result in a lovely, square based, drawstring bucket.
Let’s take a closer look at how to create a stunning Japanese Drawstring Bag, even if you are in the beginning of your sewing journey.
Download and open the pattern.
Set your printer on A4 and to print on one page only, at least for the actual pattern pages (from page 15 to page 23).
Tape the pages together as per instructions and cut around the lines to get your usable pattern.
Place and pin the pattern on the fabrics of your choice and cut:
- External fabric:
- 1 of the Bag’s Body
- 1 of the strap
- Lining fabric:
- 1 of the Bag’s Body
- 1 of the Strap
- 1 of the Drawstring Part
- Optional Interfacing:
- 1 of the Bag’s Body
- 1 of the strap
Build the Bag’s Body first, as per pattern instructions steps X-X-X-X
Build the Strap as per pattern instructions steps 11 to 15
Build the Drawstring Part, as per pattern instructions steps 16 to 21
Pull everything together, As per pattern instructions steps 22 to 29
Turn it around and finish up the lining, as per pattern instructions steps X-X-X-X-
Final press and finishing top-stitching
And voilà
