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I have got round to sorting the process photos I took when making my Komebukuro bags (here and here) and thought I would post a bit of a how-to in case anyone was curious. [edited to add links, sorry!] These bags (originally made to contain rice) are quilted so they have a bit of structure to them, and being square and flat bottomed sit nicely on the floor or on a shelf when full. I made the larger one above - great for knitting wools or a crochet project perhaps - and the smaller one below…

Kinchaku drawstring purses are Japanese style bags that are quick to sew and so cute and sturdy that sewing them is addictive. Here's how-to make them.

This pdf sewing pattern is a modern take on the drawstring pouch inspired by the Komebukuro Japanese Rice Bag.

Once again my creative energies have been fueled by Instagram posts, this time a charming bag by Karen of kzstevens designs. The more versions I saw online, the more I itched to make my own. Yesterday I finally did. This is an inexpensive instant download pattern with no taping of pages together. It costs $6. Sometimes I see these seemingly simple patterns and think to myself, I can figure that out. But why would I? Karen has figured it all out and all the pieces fit together perfectly. As a…

Turkey Tracks: June 3, 2019 Making Komebukoro Bags is Fun and Addictive These “rice bowl bags/pouches” by kzstevens are so much fun! I’ve published other versions in earlier posts here. Kzstevens’…

Sew Retro is the debut collection for Sara Davies for Riley Blake Designs. It's a whimsical line full of bright, cheery colors. just look at all the cute prints you can choose from! When I first saw these fun prints I knew I wanted to make a quilt for our wee camper. I was so excited because they were just perfect for our lime green Vintage Trillium trailer. I designed a modern scrappy quilt and even cut all the fabric into 8 inch squares. I was on a roll and started to make my half square…

A Komebukuro is a Japanese cotton drawstring bag that was used to carry offerings of rice to Japanese temples or shrines. The w...

I have got round to sorting the process photos I took when making my Komebukuro bags (here and here) and thought I would post a bit of a how-to in case anyone was curious. [edited to add links, sorry!] These bags (originally made to contain rice) are quilted so they have a bit of structure to them, and being square and flat bottomed sit nicely on the floor or on a shelf when full. I made the larger one above - great for knitting wools or a crochet project perhaps - and the smaller one below…