Sewing guides
Practical, no-fuss guides covering materials, cutting and sewing for each pattern. The patterns themselves are generated for free in Katagami and print at actual size. Every one of the 265 patterns has a guide, in English and in Japanese.
Adult clothes
T-shirt
Front & back bodice plus sleeves
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A-line skirt
Elastic waist, beginner-friendly
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Apron
Trapezoid body with ties
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Tunic
Long drop-shoulder top
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Camisole
Simple cami with straps
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Sleeveless dress
Bodice + A-line skirt, bias-bound
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Circle skirt
Full or half circle, elastic waist
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Gathered skirt
Easiest skirt — two rectangles
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Wide pants (elastic waist)
Relaxed wide-leg, elastic waist
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Shorts
Elastic-waist shorts
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Blouse
Button-down, set-in sleeves
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Dress (with sleeves)
Waist-seam dress, set-in sleeves
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Jacket
Front-button, set-in sleeves
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Coat
A-line, heavy fabric
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Mermaid skirt
Fitted top, flared hem
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Pencil skirt
A pencil skirt with an elastic waist
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Pleated skirt
A pleated skirt from two rectangles
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Wrap skirt
A wrap skirt that ties at the waist
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Tiered skirt
A three-tier gathered skirt
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Vest
An open-front vest
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Cardigan
A cardigan in knit fabric
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Tapered pants
Tapered pants with an elastic waist
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Culottes
Wide culottes with an elastic waist
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Poncho
A poncho from one piece of fabric with a neck…
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Overalls (dungarees)
Overalls with an elastic waist
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Dolman-sleeve top
A dolman top where the body and sleeve are cu…
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Hoodie
A pullover hoodie
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Raglan T-shirt
A raglan tee
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Sweatpants (joggers)
Sweatpants with ribbed cuffs and an elastic w…
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Shirt dress
A shirt dress
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Shirt
A button-front shirt with a stand collar
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Yukata
A yukata, the casual Japanese summer robe
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Samue (Japanese work jacket)
A samue jacket
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Kappogi (Japanese cover-all apron)
A kappogi, the Japanese apron with sleeves th…
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Pajama top
A relaxed button-front pajama top
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Blouson jacket
A blouson jacket gathered into ribbing at the…
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Robe
A wrap robe tied with a sash
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Collarless jacket
A collarless open-front jacket
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Cargo pants
Cargo pants with big patch pockets on the legs
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Hanten (Japanese padded jacket)
A hanten, the padded Japanese house jacket
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Samue pants
Samue pants — elastic at the waist, drawstrin…
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Pajama pants
Pajama pants with an elastic waist
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Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit
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Jinbei top (adult)
An adult jinbei top
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Cafe apron
A waist apron
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Woven-fabric T-shirt
A T-shirt from woven fabric
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Ribbon-cuff T-shirt
A T-shirt with a ribbon drawn through each cu…
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Pocket T-shirt
A T-shirt with a chest pocket
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Kids' clothes
Kids' gathered skirt
Easy elastic-waist skirt
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Kids' pants
Easy pull-on pants
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Kids' T-shirt
Drop-shoulder knit tee
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Kids' dress
Bodice plus a gathered skirt
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Kids' smock
Pull-on play smock, elastic cuffs
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Kids' vest
Simple lined, sleeveless vest
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Kids' shorts
Easy elastic-waist shorts
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Jinbei top
A jinbei top, the Japanese summer jacket for…
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Rompers
A sleeveless baby romper that snaps at the cr…
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Kids' raglan T-shirt
A raglan T-shirt for children
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Pinafore dress
A pinafore dress with a gathered skirt
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Kids' hoodie
A pullover hoodie for children
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Kids' tank top
A sleeveless tank top for children
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Kids' coat
An unlined coat for children
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Feeding bib apron
A sleeveless feeding apron for toddlers
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Jinbei shorts
Jinbei shorts with an elastic waist
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Kids' culottes
Culottes for children
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Kids' shirt
A button-front shirt for children
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Kids' cape
A kids' cape
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Kids' leggings
Kids' leggings
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Kids' tunic
A kids' tunic
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Kids' poncho
A kids' poncho
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Kids' jacket
A collarless kids' jacket
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Kids' raincoat
A kids' raincoat in laminated fabric
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Kids' yukata
A child's yukata
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Kids' apron
A kids' apron
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Baby
Bloomers
Puffy, elastic waist and legs
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Swaddle (hooded)
Square blanket with a hood
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Baby bib
Two layers, turned, snap close
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Bandana bib
Triangle bib with snap closure
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Baby hat (tulip hat)
Soft panelled hat for newborns
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Leg warmers
Knit tubes with elastic ends
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Baby sleep sack
A sleeveless baby sleep sack
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Baby shoes
Soft baby shoes
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Baby mittens
Scratch mittens for a newborn
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Baby cape
A baby cape
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Baby pull-on pants
Baby pants with a deep rise that fits over a…
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Baby blanket
A baby blanket
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Baby rattle toy
A soft rattle for a baby
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Diaper pouch
A diaper pouch that opens flat into a changin…
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Baby wipes case
A cover for a shop-bought pack of baby wipes
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Baby carrier strap covers
Drool covers for baby carrier straps
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Nursing cover
A nursing cover
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Stroller seat liner
A seat liner for a stroller or car seat
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Baby coverall
A baby coverall
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Fabric ball
A soft fabric ball from six panels
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Cloth book
A cloth book
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Taggie square
A taggie square
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Otedama beanbag
An otedama, the Japanese cushion-shaped beanb…
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Doughnut baby pillow
A doughnut-shaped baby pillow
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Nap mat
A nap mat
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Baby duvet cover
A baby duvet cover
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Diaper cover
A diaper cover for cloth diapers
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Nursing pillow cover
A cover for a crescent nursing pillow
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Gauze square
Gauze squares
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Baby leggings
Baby leggings
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Carrier suck pads
Suck pads for a baby carrier
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Accessories
Drawstring pouch
One piece of fabric, folded and sewn
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Scrunchie
Sew a tube, thread elastic — 10 minutes
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Bow tie
Pre-tied; adults, kids or pet collar
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Placemat
Single- or double-layer, sewn 4 sides
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Book cover
Wrap-and-fold, sized to your book
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Headband
Sew a tube and join the ends
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Pleated mask
Three pleats, side elastic casings
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Tissue case
One piece, straight stitching only
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Shoe bag
D-ring handle, hangs on a hook
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Gym bag (drawstring backpack)
Drawstring that doubles as a backpack
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Triangle headscarf
Triple-fold hem; pull-on option
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Cup bag (gusseted)
Drawstring pouch with a flat base
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Clip-on pocket
Detachable pocket on a clip
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Fitted mask
Curved 3D mask from two panels
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Pot holder
A square pot holder with batting inside and a…
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Eye mask
A sleep mask with a notch for the nose, so li…
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Neck warmer
A tube neck warmer
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Mask case
A folding case to hold a mask while you eat
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Arm covers
Tube arm covers with elastic at both ends
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Key case
A bi-fold key case
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Glasses case
A soft glasses case with a flap
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Bucket hat
A bucket hat
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Beret
A beret
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Hair turban
A twisted hair turban
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Bottle holder
A shoulder holder for a drink bottle
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Baseball cap
A six-panel baseball cap
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Health-record book case
A bi-fold case for a health record book, appo…
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Card case
A small bi-fold card case
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Disaster hood cover
A cover for a Japanese school disaster hood
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Doll dress
An A-line dress for a doll
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Teddy bear
A flat teddy bear
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Scarf
A fabric scarf
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Name tag holder
A name tag holder that clips on instead of pi…
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Pencil case
A boxy zip pencil case
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Passbook case
A bi-fold case for bank passbooks, cards and…
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Water bottle cover
An insulated shoulder cover for a flask, with…
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School satchel cover
A cover for the flap of a Japanese school sat…
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Recorder case
A drawstring bag for a school recorder
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Plush toy dress
A dress for a plush toy
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Fan sleeve (uchiwa case)
A padded sleeve for a cheering fan (uchiwa)
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Cutlery roll
A roll-up cutlery case
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Necktie
A necktie
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Wrist pincushion
A wrist pincushion
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Camera strap
A camera strap
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Mask cover
A cloth cover that goes over a disposable mask
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Casquette
A six-panel casquette with a short brim
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Bandana cap
A bandana cap that ties at the back
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Hair ribbon
A fabric hair ribbon for an elastic
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Ribbon barrette
How to cover a snap hair clip with fabric and…
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Belly warmer
A belly warmer
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Fabric brooch
A padded fabric brooch
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Pocket square
A pocket square
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Fabric belt
A fabric sash belt
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Bread bag
A linen bread bag
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Trivet
A trivet with two layers of wadding
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Tea towel
A tea towel
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Bags
Tote bag
Boxed-corner tote, one-piece body
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Zipper pouch
A great first zipper project
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Sacoche
Light flat crossbody bag
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Pouch (gusseted)
Boxed corners for more room
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Azuma bag (Japanese origami tote)
Furoshiki-style from one rectangle
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Clasp purse (gamaguchi)
Metal-frame coin purse
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Fabric panel (square)
The building block of countless projects
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Clutch bag
Two pieces, folded on the base
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Shoulder bag (flap)
Lined body, flap and clip-on strap
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Foldable shopping bag
A shopping bag that folds into its own pocket
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Bucket tote bag
A cylindrical bucket tote with a round base
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Backpack
A flap backpack
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Round-base drawstring bag
A drawstring bag with a circular base, so it…
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Sling bag (crossbody)
A compact crossbody sling bag with a zip
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Bag-in-bag organizer
An organizer insert for a large bag
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Long wallet
A bi-fold long wallet that takes notes flat
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Phone crossbody pouch
A small crossbody pouch for a phone
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Insulated lunch bag
A boxy lunch bag that holds a lunch box uprig…
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Cosmetic pouch (stand-up)
A trapezoid cosmetic pouch that stands up and…
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Passport case
A bi-fold travel wallet for passports, ticket…
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Laptop sleeve
A padded laptop sleeve
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Tablet case
A padded tablet case with a flap
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Belt bag (waist pack)
A belt bag you can wear at the waist or acros…
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Boston bag
A Boston bag for a night or two away
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Gadget pouch
A book-style pouch for chargers and cables
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Book bag (lesson bag)
A flat book bag with no gusset
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Ita bag (clear window tote)
An ita bag — a tote with a clear vinyl window…
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Yoga mat bag
A yoga mat bag
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Coin purse
A flat coin purse with one zip
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Bifold wallet
A bifold wallet with card slots
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Gamaguchi wallet
A gamaguchi wallet on a metal frame
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Hanging travel pouch
A hanging travel pouch
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Keyboard cover
A dust cover for a keyboard
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Phone shoulder bag
A small crossbody bag for a phone
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Tablet stand
A fabric tablet stand filled with pellets
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Pets
Dog clothes (tank top)
Sleeveless tube tank for dogs
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Dog clothes (sleeved)
Tank with tube sleeves for warmth
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Dog belly band
Hook-and-loop band to prevent marking
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Pet bandana
Slip-on, threads onto the collar
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Pet snood
Tube snood for ears and warmth
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Cat clothes (tank top)
Soft knit top, easy on and off
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Pet vest
Two-piece vest, wide leg openings
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Pet bed
A round pet bed with a stuffed bolster around…
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Pet raincoat
A cape-style raincoat for a dog
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Collar cover
A fabric cover that slides over an existing c…
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Kicker toy (for cats)
A kicker toy for a cat
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Pet mat
A thin pet mat with batting inside and a grid…
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Dog walking pouch
A walking pouch for treats, waste bags and ke…
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Pet sling
A crossbody sling for carrying a small dog or…
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Pet carrier bag
A boxy pet carrier with a mesh top
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Pet bow tie
A pet bow tie that slides onto the collar
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Pet scarf
A pet scarf that fastens with hook-and-loop
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Pet car seat cover
A car seat cover for pets
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Pet blanket
A pet blanket
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Pet tent
A triangular pet tent over four dowels
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Dog vest (wrap style)
A dog vest that fastens under the belly
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Dog sailor vest
A sailor vest for a dog or cat
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Dog aloha shirt
An aloha shirt for your dog
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Home
Cushion cover (envelope)
No zipper; envelope back
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Tablecloth
Single layer; hem 4 sides
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Pillowcase (envelope)
No zipper; soft fabric
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Curtain
Curtains that fit your window exactly
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Chair pad
A tie-on chair pad with rounded corners
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Wall pocket organizer
A hanging wall pocket organizer
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Laundry bag
A large drawstring laundry bag
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Chair back cover
A slip-on chair back cover
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Storage box cover
A fabric cover for a storage box or shelf cube
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Room slippers
Warm room slippers
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Floor cushion cover
An envelope cover for a Japanese floor cushio…
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Cafe curtain
A cafe curtain
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Coaster
A coaster in five minutes
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Oven mitt
An oven mitt
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Tissue box cover
A tissue box cover
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Noren (Japanese doorway curtain)
A noren, the Japanese split doorway curtain
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Remote control caddy
A remote control caddy for a sofa armrest
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Neck pillow
A U-shaped neck pillow
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Tea cozy
Keeps the pot hot, with room for the spout
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Christmas tree skirt
A Christmas tree skirt
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Fabric storage basket
A fabric storage basket that stands on its own
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Table runner
A table runner with pointed ends
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Picnic blanket
A picnic blanket
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Sewing machine cover
A cover for a sewing machine
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Toilet lid cover
A toilet lid cover
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Wall hanging
A wall hanging
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Shelf curtain
A small curtain to screen a shelf or under a…
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Doormat
A washable doormat
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Fandom
Plush T-shirt
A T-shirt for a plush toy
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Plush hoodie
A hoodie for a plush toy
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Plush sailor uniform
A sailor uniform for a plush toy
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Plush kigurumi
A kigurumi all-in-one for a plush toy, with a…
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Plush pajamas
Pajamas for a plush toy — an open-front top a…
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Plush jinbei
A jinbei for a plush toy
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Plush skirt
A skirt for a plush toy
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Plush pants
Pants for a plush toy
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Plush poncho
A poncho for a plush toy
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Plush cape
A cape for a plush toy
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Plush hat
A hat for a plush toy
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Plush backpack
A small backpack for a plush toy
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Plush sleeping bag
A sleeping bag for a plush toy
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Plush futon set
A futon set for a plush toy — base, cover and…
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Rosette
A rosette
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Badge cover
A clear cover for a tin badge
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Ribbon keyring
A fabric bow keyring
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Trading card case
A case for a single trading card, with a clea…
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Tips & techniques
Printing at actual size
100% scale, no shrinking, calibration
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Assembling tiled sheets
Order, overlap and a straight join
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How much seam allowance?
By-area amounts and how to add it
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Sewing knit fabric
Needle, stitch and the wavy edge
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How to thread elastic
Casing, length and stopping the twist
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How to attach bias tape
Bound or faced, and easing curves
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Sewing glossary
Common sewing terms explained
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Also in Japanese
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