This edge stitch is a nice decorative touch for small items. It gives the look of a braid edging, but is also a very secure way to join two pieces together.
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Pojagi Patchwork Seam Allowances vs. Regular Quilting Seam Allowances
Seam allowances are tricky things. In traditional quilting, getting the correct seam allowance will make your life a lot easier.
A scant 1/4″ means that everything will line up nicely when you’re finished and points will match.
If you are doing lined pojagi, seam allowances are the same, so you are good to go, but with unlined pojagi it’s a different story. Getting an exact seam allowance is almost impossible, especially if you’re sewing by machine.
[Read more…] about Pojagi Patchwork Seam Allowances vs. Regular Quilting Seam AllowancesRolled fabric flower tutorial
This small flower is a common decorative element in traditional pojagi. It is not difficult, but takes a bit of planning ahead, since it involves glue and you need to allow drying time.
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The triple backstitch is a common design element in pojagi. It is used primarily as an accent or to hold two layers of fabric together like quilting, but it is not a seam.
[Read more…] about Triple Backstitch Tutorial for Traditional PojagiTraditional pojagi tutorial for hand-stitched reversible patchwork
In this style of pojagi patchwork, the seam is completely finished on both sides. This makes the piece reversible, with no right or wrong side.
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