Now’s your chance to get stunning designer Japanese fabrics on sale! Whether you’re looking for designs with metallic embellishments, kawaii character patterns or more, you’re sure to find something adorable and awesome in our sale. Hurry and get your favorites as we won’t restock anything that sells out! This sale ONLY lasts until the end of this month!
Get beautiful fabrics on sale now!!
Who doesn’t love carrying around a stylish bag? With summer just around the corner, we know how important it is to find the right bag to go with your chic outfits. Now is your chance to MAKE your own chic shoulder bag with this FREE sewing pattern!!
Made using stunning echino fabric, we simply cannot stop staring at this exquisite bag. Featuring silver metallic embellishment, it has a really great shiny touch to it that is both classy and eye-catching at the same time. Whilst this bag may look super hard to make, it’s actually not! Isn’t that cool? You can make this bag even if you’ve only been sewing for a short time! Why not wow everyone around you by making this? You can show off your sewing skills AND your gorgeous new bag at the same time! Even if it doesn’t turn out perfect to begin with, don’t worry, just keep trying! The most important thing is to have fun when making this bag! And besides, sewing up this gorgeous bag would be a great way to help you polish your sewing skills!
If you would like to get creative and add some fun touches to your bag, we have lots of great sewing notions you can use, to give your bag a more personal touch.
It is a ton of fun making shoulder bags you can use or give as gifts. We have lots of other great Japanese fabrics for you to choose from should you wish to give this sewing project a go with a different fabric. If you do decide to try your hand at this project, please do make sure you send us photos of what you make, we’d love to see and share them!
You can make one of these with this free sewing pattern!
How gorgeous is this??
It would go so well with just about any outfit!
black echino canvas fabric with shapes and silver metallic embellishment
shapes echino canvas fabric grey
canvas fabric in natural color by echino with shape
black and natural color echino shape canvas fabric
canvas fabric by echino with stripes and wolves
embellished natural color echino canvas fabric with shapes
blue flower and dot canvas fabric by echino
We have more gorgeous photos from Cosmo’s showroom that we simply had to share with you! The bright colors and patterns will leave you awestruck.
Feeling inspired to create something as cute as this?
As the weather begins to improve, the amount of available light increases because there are more hours of sunshine and the sky gets clearer; also, because natural lighting gets more intense during the central hours of the day. But this is not the weather report for today! It is just one of the main reasons why we enjoy colors so much in Spring, like what you see in these photos: they look brighter and stand out more under the right light. In addition, the palette of nature begins to fill with different hues after wintertime and the end of Autumn, which both tend to show a much lesser chromatic variety.
In cities, the change between seasons is sometimes less marked, but nonetheless easily noticeable: in parks and gardens, in the decoration of streets and shop windows, in the patterns of our clothes and accessories etc. It would seem that, surrounded by this explosion in light and color, we are moved to join in the display, thus keeping in line with the environment and the season. There is no better time than Spring for floral prints, multicolored fabrics or patterns with great contrasts of color. When summer comes, the light is sometimes so intensely dazzling that colors cannot be fully appreciated. However, in spring they shine in all their splendor, so take advantage of it now and enjoy to the fullest those garments, accessories or fabrics that stand out for the quantity and intensity of their colors. In our shop, you’ll see tons of gorgeous fabrics in a wide range of colors. Cosmo fabrics come in so many different colors, that you’ll want to spend all day looking at them!
Of course, color is a matter of taste and, more importantly, of good taste. Now is definitely the time to combine a cheerful, original or daring print with other more neutral clothing/accessories, so that they help show off your flashy item(s) while balancing the whole look. In case of doubt, start by wearing a single garment or somewhat large accessory that is very colorful (bag, shawl, blouse, skirt, pants, jacket), as part of an outfit that is more uniform and features softer hues. A chromatic nod to that special piece of clothing or accessory given through smaller items (shoes, socks, belts, jewelry, hats, whatever you can think of) usually work well, too.
Beautiful display of Cosmo fabrics
We have in our store a huge amount of solid fabrics, multicolored fabrics, textile patterns of contrasting colors, fabrics with striking designs where color plays a fundamental role. Check out the images we selected to go with this post, and you will see some examples where color is king. We have also included some of the great pictures of Cosmo‘s showroom, featuring some fabrics, accessories and garments with a prominent use of color. We hope you like them and get inspired to sew something beautiful and full of color this spring! If you bring yourself to do it, remember to send us images of the finished project, as we love sharing them!
What a great top for Spring!
A kawaii and colorful bag!
We definitely want this bag!
How adorable are these clothes?
Kawaii colors!
dark red Cosmo Dobby fabric with shiba inu dog
pink toy fabric by Cosmo from Japan
fuchsia cat fabric from Quilt Gate Japan
blue bow towel fabric by Cosmo
sea creature oxford fabric by Cosmo
Oh, well, sometimes you just have to wonder at the fact that some things never fail to make you go crazy for them, don’t you? This is just what keeps happening to us again and again whenever we come across Japanese textile design that we feel is, for one reason or another, markedly kawaii. Really, we could not get luckier! Imagine, getting to work every day with things that you just love! Japanese fabrics are amongst the amazing range of all textile products sold on our online shop modeS4u, and we are proud to work with great Japanese fabric providers like Cosmo, Kokka, and Echino.
We are in love with these Cosmo fabrics!
Being of very high quality is one of the defining characteristics of Japanese fabrics. This, of course, makes us and our fabulous customers very happy! Quality helps you greatly enjoy the fabric itself, plus any item you make with it, and throughout all creative stages involved in the making. Another defining trait involves the delightful textures of many structured Japanese fabrics, some of them are really unique, and this is probably the heart of the matter with anything we perceive as unmistakably Japanese: its fascinating uniqueness, together with a subtle and balanced beauty we could call aesthetic harmony.
How cute are these bags?
Just to illustrate what we mean by all that previous musing on Japanese aesthetics — or, rather, on why we simply adore Japanese textile design and never get tired of it, we have selected some images from our shop, and some lovely pictures from our Japanese fabric provider Cosmo, of their gorgeous showroom. There is no doubt they will get the message through, not just because of their worth-a-thousand-words designs, but especially because we really like the Japanese motifs featured on many of their fabrics. Just check them out, and you will see kanji characters, kimonos, Mount Fuji, flower patterns with sakura, plum and chrysanthemum blossoms, and other traditional patterns like karakusa (arabesques), seigaiha (scallop), yagasuri (fletching) etc. Are you in love with Japanese art and design, too? You will then love many items in our shop! We invite you to comment here on what you like best about Japanese aesthetic traditions, kawaii pop-art included.
Check out these unique designs
How pretty are these?
We will soon return to Cosmo’s showroom with another blog post, in order to show you more images of their wonderful fabrics. We think they are exquisitely exhibited, with many examples of beautiful accessories, home decor and clothes that will likely inspire sewing enthusiasts. In the meanwhile, we recommend that you take a look at the veritable lot of Cosmo fabrics we have in our shop. You will find many types of textiles there: laminates, oxford, canvas, linen, dobby, poplin, double gauze…that is real variety! Enjoy!
Cosmo fabrics are great for all kinds of projects
This is so stunning!
We could stare at these fabrics all day!
grey canvas fabric with trees and gold metallic embellishment by Cosmo
beige Cosmo double gauze fabric with bears wearing clothes
cream Cosmo fabric with circles and flowers
flower Dobby fabric from Japan in grey-green
Cosmo gold metallic embellished purple unicorn oxford fabric
Who else is excited about the warmer weather FINALLY on its way? We sure are! So what better way to celebrate the Spring sun peeking out from behind the clouds than with a super fun sewing project to create the perfect Spring/Summer skirt? That’s right! We have a FREE SEWING PATTERN of a gorgeous gathered skirt, just for you!! It’s a beautiful design featuring a stunning Kokka fabric we simply love, with this particular print featuring a townscape and super kawaii little animals peering out. Isn’t it awesome??
This lovely, flowing skirt even features two pockets, which are super handy to have on a skirt. The design of this skirt is also extremely flattering on the body, and the way it’s shaped is meant to maximize comfort. You’ll feel really comfy wearing this skirt, whilst looking super stylish at the same time. It’s a win-win! The unique fabric pattern for this skirt will also ensure you stand out. Of course, you can also make this skirt with many other fabrics too, for example with other fabrics featuring city patterns, animal patterns, flower motifs etc. In this blog post, we’ve included other city fabric patterns for you to check out if you want to try making this skirt with a different fabric.
As we mentioned above, this skirt was made using fabric from renowned Japanese fabric producer, Kokka. They have a huge range of fabrics available and their designs are all very high-quality. They offer something for everyone so if you know someone who loves wearing skirts and you want to try making this one, you’re sure to find an amazing Kokka fabric that will work for them. We know many of you are fans of Japanese fabrics which is why we couldn’t wait to share this particular sewing pattern with you.
This skirt is not only perfect to make for yourself, but it’s also great to make if you’re looking to give someone a truly unique gift. What do you think someone who loves skirt will say when you show them this skirt you made just for them? We bet they’ll love it! You can also embellish this skirt with kawaii notions, such as colorful buttons, to add a bit of pop to its design. Really, you can unleash your creativity with this project and make something really unique and one-of-a-kind! Just off the top of our heads, we can suggest putting little decorations along the bottom of the skirt, such as beads, or even bias tape for a clean look. We’re having fun just thinking up what we can do with the design, just imagine how fun and rewarding it would be to actually go ahead and make it!
So will you give this project a go? We really hope you decide to give it a try! If you do take on this project, please make sure you send us photos of your finished skirt as we’d love to see what you create, and to share those photos too! Good luck to you!!
How lovely is this skirt??
Check out the pockets!!
natural color Kokka town canvas fabric
animal town oxford fabric by Kokka with board game design
black travel city poster Cheater fabric Robert Kaufman Dream Vacation
Michael Miller blush-pink window fabric
navy blue fabric with landmark gold metallic Lawn fabric by Cotton and Steel
white Michael Miller fabric with colorful city scenes
Stof France bus and taxi fabric in white
lime green Michael Miller fabric colorful car building Park City
You MUST join our new giveaway for a chance to win 10 stunning Kokka fabrics!! Each fabric is 50cm in length, meaning you could win up to 5m of fabrics! You can sew all sorts of beautiful items with these textiles!
Here’s how to join our giveaway:
– Head on over to the Kokka fabrics page of our kawaii shop. Find your favorite fabric and copy its link (URL). Then come back to this blog post and leave a comment with the link pasted in. That’s it!
Just make sure to leave your correct email address when commenting, as we will contact the winner by email. The winner must reply to our email within 48 hours or the prize will be forfeited.
This giveaway only lasts until the end of this month! Make sure to join so you can stand a chance of winning this awesome cloth bundle prize!
Make sure to also check out our Kokka and echino fabric sale! You can get great fabrics at incredible discount prices! Hurry though, as once these fabrics are sold out they won’t be restocked. This sale only lasts until the end of the month!
Join our giveaway now for a chance to win ALL of these!!
Isn’t this prize set dreamy??
Who doesn’t love a handy pencil case? Their use isn’t limited to just school, they’re fantastic to keep at home or in the office. What’s also great about them is they’re suitable to carry around other objects too! Check out this awesome FREE sewing pattern for a pencil case you can make at home!
This pattern features stunning echino fabrics. Will you give this project a go? We would love to see what you create if you decide to try, so please do send us photos!
You can make one of these pencil cases!
How cute is this??
natural color echino canvas fabric with light turquoise circle shape Bubble
natural color echino canvas fabric with dark blue circle shape Bubble
natural color echino canvas fabric with red circle shape Bubble
sea green echino canvas fabric with shape silver metallic Blossom
grey echino canvas fabric with shape silver metallic Triangle
natural color echino canvas fabric with flower animal silver metallic Sprout
Japanese pink-fuchsia solid canvas fabric by echino
solid pink echino canvas fabric from Japan
solid blue echino canvas fabric from Japan
Where would we be without the awesome invention of the bag? Well, we’d be carrying everything by hand and that’s not very convenient, is it? In this blog post, we have a super cool FREE sewing pattern for you, that’ll show you how to create your own round bag! It’s so stylish and perfect for everyday use, you’ll simply love having one of them around!
It was made using stunning echino fabrics. We have more Japanese fabrics in this blog post to help you get inspired! Will you try making one of these bags? If you do, please do send us photos as we love seeing (and sharing!) what you create!
You can try to make one of these bags!
natural color echino canvas fabric with big green circle Standard
natural color echino canvas fabric with big blue circle Standard
natural color echino canvas fabric with big black circle Standard
natural color navy blue echino canvas fabric with bird leaf Standard
echino canvas fabric dark blue grey stripe rectangle shape Element
natural color echino canvas fabric with red circle shape Bubble
natural color echino canvas fabric with flower animal silver metallic Sprout
sea green echino canvas fabric with shape silver metallic Blossom
Everybody needs at least 1 drawstring bag at home! They’re so versatile and practical, you can use them to carry around little knick knacks, bento boxes, a change of clothes etc. We simply had to share this fantastic FREE sewing pattern so that you can get started on your very own drawstring bags!
This pattern features gorgeous Kokka fabrics. We’ve included some lovely fabrics in this blog post, to help inspire you to get started on making one of these bags. If you do make one, please send us photos! We’d love to see and share what you’ve created!
Want to try making one of these?
Japanese canvas fabric by Kokka with flowers
natural color canvas fabric with flowers and cats by Kokka
flower blue turquoise oxford natural color fabric by Kokka
orange-yellow Canvas fabric flower leaf Kokka Japan
natural color Canvas fabric blue flower Kokka Japan
natural color cute purple elephant green half oval Canvas fabric Kokka Japan
yellow Canvas fabric with cat animal dot Kokka Japan
dog animal French Bulldog transport natural color Canvas fabric by Kokka Japan
Today, we bring you a new FREE sewing pattern for a wonderful round bag! Sometimes you need a small, handy bag for daily use, that will let you carry a few basic items around comfortably such as your wallet, keys, smartphone and other essentials. This stylish yet sturdy round bag would perfectly do the trick!
It was made with Kokka fabrics, using one of their super cute French Bulldog designs. Check out the pictures below for a general view of the finished handbag, and for fabrics from our shop which will hopefully inspire you.
Japanese fabrics are justifiably renowned around the world, due to their excellent production standards and awesome designs. These designs are world-class, sometimes strikingly fresh and imaginative, often with an impressively original use of motifs, colours and shapes. Have you ever used Japanese fabrics in your creative projects? Let us know, and share some pictures with us!
You can make one of these!
Kokka canvas fabric with French bulldogs
French bulldog natural color canvas fabric by Kokka
Kokka double gauze fabric with French Bulldogs and stripes
dog animal French Bulldog transport Canvas pink-mauve fabric by Kokka Japan
dog animal French Bulldog transport natural color Canvas fabric by Kokka Japan
dog animal French Bulldog transport Canvas fabric dark blue by Kokka Japan
embellished French Bulldog canvas fabric in dark green
French Bulldog Cosmo canvas fabric with metallic embellishment
natural color French Bulldog canvas fabric by Cosmo