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 curtain six years ago. The fabrics I used then was not transparent, but there is a lamp behind the curtain so the effect was the same.
Now I tried sewing pojagi with different fabrics and I am satisfied with the result too much.
All you need is transparent fabrics. As a real quilter you have to have a lot of patience.
You might read some tutorials after Google searching or read my step by step detailed instructions.
Here is the fabric. It is fine linen specially for curtain. The good news is that both sides are the same.
Get two pieces. You have to stitch them by "french seam" - no face, no backside for the finished item.
Before stitching them see how to place proper- with a little gap - about 1/3 inch.
In traditional piecing if you work with 1/4 inch seam allowances you need 1/2 inch extra fabric when stitch together two pieces.
It is good to know that here you must provide ONE INCH extra fabric - 1/3 inch from first fabric and 2/3 inch from second fabric.
After stitching iron as shown. First towards one side and then to make an auxiliary fold on the back.
Now the next stitching is very easy.
Finished look of this stage,
Use different threads if want to increase the effect.
Here we don't have a quilting so contrasting thread is quite welcome.
Be brave to experiment.
Repeat the same way with other pieces no matter the size and color. Trim the exceed if needed.
Good luck!
Don't forget to visit future participants, here is the schedule:
Jan 20
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Jan 25
OOOOh, that's wonderful, and what a great technique... When I've stitched French seams in the past, I like using a twin needle with both threads, it creates a little bit of texture their on the edges, but they are also fun using decorative stitches to.. The only difficult thing I find with french seams is keeping that fabric tucked under, but other than that, they are pretty easy.
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern and so much fun.. I'd definitely like to try it.
Thanks for inviting me in the bloghop. It was a pleasure to share such ephemeral curtain during winter time. Waiting for sunny days :)
DeleteThe seam shown is actually a felled seam, not a french seam.
DeleteThank you so much. I really wandered how is the name of the stitch.
DeleteI had looked into this a few years ago. It reminded me a bit of sewing French seams on clothing. Your hanging is lovely. Perhaps I should try it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I haven't seen this before.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt. Thank you for sharing your tips on how to make this using French seams...something I have not done since my high school sewing class!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words.
DeleteHow beautiful! I have never heard of this technique so thank you for sharing. It comes out very organic looking and it would seem nice you do a few of the seams it probably goes quickly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! It has been a long time since I made French seams, thanks for the great post!
ReplyDeletewow this is lovely. thanks for sharing the tips. I will need to try this.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, and beautiful. Thanks for sharing the technique with us! I love seeing things that are new. (to me anyway) ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have seen these before but didn't know what it was called. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to learn something new--
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing--and your curtain is lovely-
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Those are very beautiful and elegant! I can easily picture them on all the windows blowing in a summer breeze. Definately putting them on my to-do list! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words.
DeleteNice technique, and I really like the curtain. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like this Technique very Nice. I want to try this
ReplyDeleteVery cool, I'll have to try this! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like this, it's very nice and totally new to me.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I can think of several places where this would look quite dramatic. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words.
DeleteInteresting technique - have not seen it before!!! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWhat I unique and new to me technique--I love how it looks! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery different-and very nice! Love thr transparent fabric-great idea! Thank you, Susan
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I would like to try it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely curtain. Thank you for sharing the wonderful inspiration. raydeer@memlane.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I had never heard of Korean patchwork before.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your project! It's an interesting technique.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new to me technique and very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting! It would look lovely on some of my windows. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSo very unique and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great look! I very much like the one hanging in the window, too. Thank you for sharing how to do it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing project, I love how you did that & thanks for the tutorial. I want to try thie technique.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of a stained glass window. This technique is new to me, so I learned something today.
ReplyDeleteI love this patchwork!
ReplyDeleteCool!, French seams, wow. Think I'll stick with the glass!
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your technique and project with us.
ReplyDeleteInteresting technique. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletePretty interesting. I have never seen this technique before. So simple to create something so stunning. Thanks for being a stop on the hop!
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice! It reminds me of stained glass.
ReplyDeleteUnique and creative
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, very interesting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful window dressing. Thank you for introducing me to Korean patchwork and the how-tos ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looks like stained glass!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy making French seams--I got pretty darn good at them while making my wedding dress, with all the layers of slippery charmeuse and fine, slippery chiffon. Another good way to practice French seams is making pillowcases--cotton is more forgiving and easier to work with. Plus, the French seams definitely make s pillowcase sturdier and less likely to ravel the seams.
Thanks for introducing us to a different cultural quilting-type Art!
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It was my pleasure.
DeleteVery interesting! I agree that it appears as stained glass. quiltlovefordomesticfelicity(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThank yo so much to all of you!
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