Korean patchwork

A pojagi (noun) is a wrapping cloth, but it also refers to a whole collection of sewing techniques by both hand and machine.

Silk gauze patchwork trousers designed by Chunghie Lee, Korea, 1992

Korean Patchwork

I've just discovered bojagi - or pojagi - a Korean patchwork technique that produces a beautiful stained glass effect. The cloth was traditionally used to cover food, to wrap gifts or to carry items.

Not wanting to throw away a single scrap after every sewing project, I've found myself with a heaping pile of fabric. I've used scraps to make a bucket hat, decorate a denim jacket, and for other small projects, and eventually stumbled upon images of beautiful and delicate bojagi (Korean wrapping cloths). Their sealed, flat seams technique was perfect for a scrap-busting curtain I had in mind, inspired by this project. I read a little more about the history of the Jogak Bo technique

When Marian from Seamstobesew asked me to participate in her blog hop "A Fresh Snow Hop"and show sewing with non cotton fabrics I was absol...

When Marian from Seamstobesew asked me to participate in her blog hop "A Fresh Snow Hop"and show sewing with non cotton fabrics I was absolutely sure what to share with you . This is totally different from traditional quilt - first because of fabrics and second - because of specific way of constructing the finished item. Have you ever heard about pojagi - the Korean patchwork? It is also known as bojagi. When I have seen a curtain made this technique I felt in love. I have sewn a similar…

The linen pojagi curtain will add a natural charm to your interior, inspired by the abstract art style of Piet Mondrian. It's a fusion of handcraft tradition and modern art that will make your interior even more unique. Our pojagi curtain is made from carefully selected pieces of linen, giving it a natural texture and structure. Each piece of linen is hand-stitched, creating unique combinations of colors and patterns. After selecting the hanging option, the panels will be sewn together…