“Jogakbo” is another word that is sometimes used when talking about pojagi.
This is the Korean word for patchwork. Learn more in this video.
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Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on EmailIf you are making a pojagi patchwork piece to use as a window hanging, how do you finish the edges? You could finish the edge with binding, just like a quilt, but I think it’s unnecessarily difficult.
Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on EmailPinch stitch is a decorative stitch that comes from traditional hand-stitched pojagi. It is a fun way to add both colour and texture to a piece and could be a nice addition to your next embroidery project.
Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on EmailA pojagi is the original re-usable shopping bag. In ancient Korea, square pieces of fabric were folded and tied to carry things, give gifts or store special items.
Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on EmailTraditional pojagi doesn’t require many special tools, but there are some things that make it easier. Most people who sew will already have most of these things.
Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on EmailReversible pojagi patchwork seams are a perfect choice for clothing. The seams are flat on both sides so it does not irritate the skin. See how I used this technique in an adorable baby dress in this video.
Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on EmailThe Golden Sunrise window hanging is my March project for the Island Batik Ambassador program. The challenge for this month was to do a scrappy project, so I decided to make a pojagi window hanging.