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Zakka - Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Bag

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Group:Zakka
Swap Coordinator:Pavla (contact)
Swap categories: Sewing  Kawaii  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:18
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 15, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 15, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Zakka :This type of crafting originates in Japan. It is the crafting/recrafting of useful things. Although these items should be useful, what makes it so truly Japanese is the art and beauty with which it is made. It is also the cultural norm that all items have a place, be it a box, shelf, nook or bag.

Always wanted to do those pretty Japanese Crafts but they looked too complicated? Learn now! Please don't let this project intimidate you:D If you can sew a straight line you can do this project!

We are all going to use the same basic pattern, it is up to you to make it special for your partner! After sign ups I will email each of you a copy of my pattern and instructions. See my blog for pictures of this and future projects.

To encourage beginners to Japanese handcrafts, Newbies are welcome to join (I will angel if necessarily), but no 1's in the last 6 months. PM me if you need an exception.

This will be an International swap as this bag is very small.

Discussion

hiddenjade 12/16/2008 #

The daffodil bag's a perfect project for a beginner like me. I made 4 bags in different sizes. Now I can't wait to start on the sakura bag. Thank you, Pavla, for the pattern and instruction.

prettyprettyprincess 12/17/2008 #

I've really enjoyed making the daffodil bag, so on my watchlist this will go!

mythomia 12/17/2008 #

Pavla, could you make fabric recommendations for the bag? When I made the daffodil bag of regular quilt quality cotton it was way too stiff. I made another of slightly softer cotton and it worked better. But it would have been best with slinky fabric or something very drapey. Anyway, I would appreciate a head's up about the best type of fabric for this project. Thanks for doing this!

Pavla 12/18/2008 #

I have used Joanne Fabric type cottons which are much thinner than quilt store cottons. Cotton Gauzes work well. Crepes and satins if you dont mind the slipperiness.

Small bags like these were traditionally made from old kimono, I often make them with old silk shirts from the thrift store:D

So yes, any softer drapey fabric would work.:D

Pavla 12/21/2008 #

This is how I teach my class, once you have made on of any project you have the knowledge to make any size/variation you would want. Honestly, knowing the technique is everything:D

its4donna 12/29/2008 #

I really enjoyed making the daffodil bag. Is there a photo of the cherry blossom one?

Pavla 12/31/2008 #

I have been looking, I dont even have a finished bag left to take a picture of. Give me a few days and I will keep trying or make one and take a photo.

Basically, it is very small, looks like a five petaled cherry blossom.

sailordoll 01/ 6/2009 #

I hope I can do this okay, I got a sewing machine for christmas so hopefully it will resemble a bag =)

rengawk 01/14/2009 #

Eeee I'm a bit nervous as my sewing skills are quite novice, do you think I will be able to manage anyway? ^^

WarLordsWife 01/15/2009 #

Ready to get going on this bag!! ! I love this group. You are awesome to share this craft. Thank you. Mary

TerryF 01/16/2009 #

To anyone who is nervous about sewing this bag, I would advise you to just take your time, be careful, and ask Pavla if you have any questions or run into trouble. I would also suggest that you let your partner know that you are a novice seamstress. I apreciate knowing that and personally love receiving something that someone is trying for the first time!

niecedenise 01/17/2009 #

I am not a novice but this thing is making me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its4donna 01/18/2009 #

I am not a novice at sewing either and I'm having a lot of trouble with the directions. Pavla, an actual photo of a competed bag would help! Hopefully, it'll make more sense once I actually get started, too.

niecedenise 01/18/2009 #

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Pavla 01/18/2009 #

Sorry, guys I am working on a photo tutorial, may take a few days, hand sewing:(

Pavla 01/18/2009 #

I promise, once this bag makes sense, you will be able to make any of the shaped bags. The first one is always the hardest, which is why I start with the daffodil bag. But once you have the 'eye' you will be able to figure out the 'sculpting' with fabric:D Hang in there!

Pavla 01/19/2009 #

Part one of a tutorial is on its way via email, let me know if it helps:D

niecedenise 01/20/2009 #

I think Ive got it. Thankyou Pavla for the photo tutorial.

its4donna 01/20/2009 #

Yes, thanks so much for doing a tutorial, it helps tremendously!! I'll complete the back through part 1 and wait patiently for part 2.

its4donna 01/20/2009 #

Oops, I meant BAG, not "back"!

ColourfulDaze 01/26/2009 #

Hopefully I havent missed the part two instructions :)

its4donna 01/29/2009 #

Patiently waiting for part two of tutorial......

niecedenise 02/ 2/2009 #

is everyone stuck? No one has sent yet!

Pavla 02/ 3/2009 #

Part 2 has been sent :D

Pavla 02/ 3/2009 #

If we need to we could extend the send by date so no one is in a panic. This IS a learning type swap after all :D

niecedenise 02/11/2009 #

So maybe we should extend the date to next "year"! About the time I think Ive got it-something doesnt work right.

WarLordsWife 02/13/2009 #

Done and sent!!! HeatherT enlarged the pattern to 150% and it really made it easy to sew. I am very happy with my results.

its4donna 02/13/2009 #

Finished mine today and will send out tomorrow. Pavla, I think the sentence"If you can sew a straight line, you can do this project" is a bit misleading! This is not a beginner project. I wish I'd done like HeatherT and enlarged the pattern pieces because this was a fiddly little thing to sew. Turned out really cute, though!

niecedenise 02/21/2009 #

I finally finished mine today! Ive put inover 6 hours on the darn thing. Thats longer than it takes me to make a quilt top or blouse. Ive made it 3 times- first, last, and only!

TerryF 03/ 2/2009 #

Right on Denise - me too!

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