New Book by Popular 'Suteki ni Handmade' Instructor! 'Yoko Saito: My 15 Favorite Cloth Bags' Released on May 19

The latest book 'Yoko Saito: My 15 Favorite Cloth Bags', a collection of favorite cloth bags that popular 'Suteki ni Handmade' instructor Yoko Saito has arrived at by continuously using and improving them, was released by NHK Publishing on May 19.

Carefully selected favorites from everyday use and continuous crafting!

The cloth bags introduced in this book are all favorites that I have actually continued to use from among the bags I have made so far. In addition, I have added new works made with designs I wanted and new materials, compiling them into one volume.

-- Yoko Saito

Cloth bags created starting from the thought, "Heavy bags are no longer an option for me." This is Yoko Saito's favorite final form, achieved through continuous use and improvement. It is full of light, simple, and practical ideas.

Included are 15 types and 35 works in total, including arrangements.

It covers a wide variety of bags, from everyday cloth bags to stylish ones.

She paid close attention to the length of the handles, the position of the pockets, and materials ranging from cotton to nylon, thoroughly pursuing ease of use and ease of making.

The bag named 'Vertically Long' is made of 4 panels, featuring a small opening and a round bottom.

Once you find a pattern you like, why not make many by changing the fabric?

The true joy of handmade bags is being able to arrange them to your liking. And feeling the joy of making them.

Feel free to customize and enjoy making your very own bag.

Comes with an easy-to-read full-size pattern.

[Included Items: 15 types of cloth bags (35 items in total)]

01 Tote (4 items) The most practical and easy-to-use bag

02 Dice (2 items) A bag transformed into a rounded shape by adding tucks to the opening of a cube-like bag resembling dice

03 Short handle (2 items) A bag with a round silhouette and thick, short handles

04 Bud (2 items) A bag with beautiful bud-shaped lines

05 Mini Boston (2 items) A smaller, easy-to-carry Boston bag. Also recommended as a pouch

06 Nubi Tote (2 items) A bag using traditional Korean quilting. Full of practical ideas

07 Shoulder (2 items) A bag that fits everything you need but isn't too big, focusing on the perfect size

08 Granny (2 items) A cute Granny bag with a rounded form. The key point is the slightly smaller opening

09 Vertically long (2 items) A fun extreme shape that also considers practicality. A 4-panel bag with a small opening and round bottom

10 Horizontally long (2 items) If there's a vertical, you want a horizontal too. The large inner pocket is divided for easy use

11 Smile (2 items) A semi-circular bag resembling a smiling mouth. Inspired by recently popular body bags

12 Sacoche (3 items) Useful as a sub-bag. The length is slightly deeper since there is no fastener at the opening

13 Flat (2 items) A flat bag with plenty of room. Introduces two ways to wear it (diagonal and shoulder) by adjusting the strap length

14 Tank top (2 items) A convenient eco bag made of polyester mesh fabric

15 Register bag (4 items) A bag shaped like a plastic shopping bag. Convenient for a quick trip out. Changes its look completely with different materials

Product Information Title: Yoko Saito: My 15 Favorite Cloth Bags Author: Yoko Saito Publisher: NHK Publishing Release Date: May 19, 2026 Price: 1,870 yen (tax included) Format/Specifications: AB format softcover, with 1 A-size full pattern sheet (1C) Pages: 80 pages (including 48 color pages) ISBN: 978-4-14-031226-1 URL -> https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000312262026.html Amazon -> https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140312262 Rakuten Books -> https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18583941/

Books by Yoko Saito - 'First Patchwork Quilt: Yoko Saito's Traditional Patterns' https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000312232024.html - 'Yoko Saito: My 10 Favorite Clothes' https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000312242025.html - 'Yoko Saito's Precious Bags and Pouches' https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000312202023.html - 'Yoko Saito's Clothes and Bags to Enjoy Every Day' https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000312182022.html - 'Yoko Saito's Simple Clothes and Cute Accessories I Want to Make Now' https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000312172021.html