Description
The project is a soft, voluminous, free-form bag created using dense machine knitting. The concept is inspired by pop culture aesthetics, patchwork style, and tactile design.
Dimensions
• Width: 38 cm
• Height: 35 cm
• Depth: up to 8 cm
• Shoulder strap length: 90 cm
• Shoulder strap width: 6 cm
• Patch square size: 17 × 20 cm
List of Materials and Hardware
The bag features a soft, reversible design with a zippered top opening. To prevent the main issue with knitted bags—deformation under the weight of contents—a rigid shape is maintained through a fabric lining.
Product Construction and Assembly
Production Assembly Sequence:
1. Panel Knitting: Creation of the main components (two side panels, two pockets, strap) on knitting machines or by hand knitting to a specified density. 2. Decoration: Embroidery of the letters «SOUR, ” appliqué (rainbow, smiley face), and decorative colors onto the pocket blanks before they are attached to the base. 3. Pocket Attachment: Sewing the finished patch pockets onto the front purple side panel of the bag. 4. Top Assembly: Sewing the front and back panels of the bag along the bottom and side seams (right sides together). Sewing the knitted strap into the side seams with reinforcement at the attachment point from the inside. 5. Lining Assembly: Stitching the internal textile pouch, stabilizing the top edge with interfacing for the zipper. Sewing in a hidden pocket (if necessary). Final Stage: Joining the knitted top to the lining along the top edge while simultaneously sewing in the main zipper. Turning the product right side out, and final finishing press (steam setting).Project Economics
Potential Partner: Experimental Knitting Workshop / KnitMaster Machine Knitting Workshop (Contact: Moscow, Shveynikov St., 4, info@knitmaster.ru).
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 30 units.
Estimated Timeline: Sample development — 7 days. Production run (30 units) — 20 days from the yarn purchase date.
Cost Calculation:
1. Sample (Prototype) Production Cost: • Equipment setup / manual refinement, component testing: 6,000 RUB. 2. Unit Cost Estimate for a Series (for a batch of 30 units): • Materials and hardware (yarn, lining, zippers, trim): 1,200 RUB. • Workshop labor for sewing and assembly (1 unit): 1,800 RUB. • Branded packaging (dust bag + craft box): 300 RUB. • Total batch cost (1 unit): 3,300 RUB. 3. Retail Price: • Including designer markup (factor ~2.4): 7,900 RUB. 4. Requested Grant Sum Calculation: • Sample development: 6,000 RUB. • Production of 30 units: 30 × 3,300 = 99,000 RUB. • Contingency fund (purchase of extra trim, logistics) 10%: ~10,500 RUB. • Total grant amount: 115,500 RUB.
