Trying Bojagi/Pojagi for the first time || Hand-stitched Korean Patchwork

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Ай бұрын

Rabbit-hole warning! This uniquely beautiful Korean technique, using simple stitches to patchwork scraps of fabric into light, airy wraps.
Here are a couple of the channels here on KZfaq which I found really helpful -
/ @youngminleebojagi
/ @epidastudio
Suitable fabrics include lightweight cottons and silks - I'm using some of the scraps from my Bazaar Bundles. Here's a link to the ‪@bazaar2915‬ website if you want to get hold of some -
www.bazaarshop.co.uk/
Just type "Scrap" into the search box to find all their scrap bundles, and remember to type "Arty Farty Annie Treat" into the add-a-note section at checkout, to get a little extra gift in your order :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord communit and the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative peeps, share your inspirations, show us what you're making, or just pop in for a chat any time -
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@elena3831 Ай бұрын

It’s amazing how many different techniques are out there. As different as the people of the world . Thanks for sharing❤

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Elena yes indeed, I love that there are so many variations on the same idea the world over, it brings us all together in a way :)

@rachellee.9389 Ай бұрын

I love learning about stitching and mending around the world. We make nice quilts here in the U.S., but I'm not thrilled that most are made of new fabrics and cost $1,000 to make. Antique and vintage quilts are wonderful because they were mostly made out of necessity and repurposed old clothes. I am proud to own a quilt my great-grandmother made about 100 years ago; my mother used to be able to point out fabric from dresses she wore as a little girl and feed sack printing can still be seen on the backing.

@Kakkydidit Ай бұрын

I have one my great grandmother's, too. It is one of my prized possessions. Kelly

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful heirloom Rachel, I wish I could see it. I love that your Mum could recognise the fabrics and that you can see the feed sack print, to me that's the best bit about all of the different kinds of patchworking and quilting I've tried, and I love that the idea of using reclaimed/repurposed fabrics has come around again. As you say, it can be a very expensive business if you buy new fabrics and although they may be very beautiful, to me there is extra beauty in using fabrics which have been worn and used and have a previous life. If you'd like to share some pics of your great-grandmother's quilt in the FB or Discord groups, I'd love to see :)

@julieagar4483 Ай бұрын

Thank you Annie, I love learning about stitches the world over. Your pieces are beautiful especially the raised patterns. Looking forward to seeing your work as it progresses. ❤❤

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

You are so welcome Julie, yes me too, I love how every country and culture seems to have a different way to make use of scraps and turn them into something beautiful as well as useful, I can't believe I'd not heard of this one before - it's like when I did the Manx quilting I think that was last year, I'd never heard of it before and it's been around for centuries! :)

@cherryT55555 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the rabbit hole warning:) this is so cool.

@shelleygiesbrecht4759 Ай бұрын

I love this technique! Thank you for sharing your rabbit hole adventures. 😊

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Shelley, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@annehayward3506 Ай бұрын

Lovely technique thank you for sharing xx😊

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

It's a beautiful technique isn't it - I think I need a lot of practice to get as good as those Korean ladies, but it's very absorbing to do and even my not-perfect stitching looks very pretty held up against the light. Thanks for watching :)

@Catherine-ty8ss Ай бұрын

Anything that can help keep fast fashion out of lanfills, wonderful.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Absolutely - I'm so happy that there is increased awareness of this problem and all of us stitchers are doing our bit :)

@shirleynicolaides2810 25 күн бұрын

Amazing. You have such patience. Not sure I could fiddle so much

@smallmeadow1 Ай бұрын

How interesting! I like that pinch stitching.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you, yes it's such a lovely technique, and I think the pinch stitching could be added to other slow-stitching projects to give an interesting texture, I will definitely be experimenting some more with it :)

@pamfrank3962 Ай бұрын

Your color choices are stunning...will make a beautiful curtain where sun light would come through and gentle breeze ruffle. This will be beautiful ❤ Fabulous technique...Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Oh thank you Pam! I'd been hoarding those pinks from my Bazaar bundles for ages, I knew the perfect use would turn up eventually :)

@seemlessartcreations Ай бұрын

If you put distance marks on your finger you can use them as a guide on stitch width (distance apart). I learned that from embroidery to keep stitching uniform.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

What a nifty idea! I shall definitely try that, thanks for the tip! :)

@WobblyBiped Ай бұрын

How very interesting! Thank you for the overhead camera shots so we can see the up-close detailed stitching. I love the hand stitching, but in my 70s, arthritis holds me back so often. I'd love to see some videos on how to do fine motor work in sewing when we have stiff fingers that often won't cooperate. Cheers from Oklahoma!

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm happy you enjoyed it. It must be so frustrating to have arthritis preventing you from doing the stitching you would like to do. I'll see if I can find some helpful advice for people with arthritic hands and other dexterity issues, so that I can include them in future stitching videos, and I will definitely be doing some less persnickety techniques very soon - this one is pretty fiddly for anyone, even without any issues! :)

@carolreid9755 Ай бұрын

Thank you Annie for your video. I am all for a good rabbit 🐇 hole, it's what us crafters love. This looks a very nice in the evening in front of the TV project very relaxing a bucket of cloth all scored and ready to go. Love the colours and that raised design is gorgeous. I see another lovely too in your future.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Carol, I'm happy you like it and thanks for watching - yes I'm hoping it will work as the bottom of a top (that sounds daft), or maybe a scarf if it doesn't hang right as a top. It really does look best hung up against the light, but I can't have a see-through top, so I'm thinking now that maybe a scarf or light wrap would be a better idea now ... watch this space :)

@joanneoakley3581 Ай бұрын

Hi Annie so lovely to see someone else getting so excited about finding a new technique they haven't come across before! I'm exactly the same and nothing gives me more joy than being inspired by such a lovely person as you sharing your passion for sewing! Thank you for finding all these wonderful things and bringing them to us, you're my sewing fairy godmother! Sending lots of love to you xxxlolxxx 💞 😇 Jo

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

hehe thank you Joanne, I LOVE the idea of being a fairy godmother of stitchery. Thanks for watching xo

@trishjoyce9882 Ай бұрын

This will be so beautiful Annie, I can’t wait to see the next video.❣️ Thank you. 🌻🦋💖

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Trish, I think it's going to be a kind of shawl/scarf, as it won't hang right for a top and would lose its transparent quality if I had to line it for modesty! but I think as a kind of light wrap for summer it would be perfect - watch this space :)

@donnamerritt9756 Ай бұрын

I love this technique. Thank you for sharing this. Your stitches are very nice. Donna USA

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching Donna, I'm glad you enjoyed it - you should see the beautiful stitching the Korean ladies do, I have a long way to go, but I find it so relaxing, and the overall effect is so pretty,e ven if my stitching isn't perfect. Are you going to try this technique yourself? :)

@MYTRUE-2CENTS 23 күн бұрын

Great job!!! You are going in the right direction for your whole life.

@artyfartyannie 15 күн бұрын

I hope so! :)

@rhondagunderm4862 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the final project.❤️

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you Rhonda - not sure yet if I'll be wearing it or hanging it in the window, watch this space :)

@nessie-dn8wz Ай бұрын

So happy I found you❤❤❤❤❤

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

So am I Nessie, thank you for watching! :)

@jillstrickland9336 Ай бұрын

What a wonderful technique! I absolutely love it!

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

So glad you like it Jill, I fell in love with it straight away and can't believe I'd never heard of it before :)

@createandcraftwithchristine Ай бұрын

Lovely to see you playing with this technique Annie. I saw k3n doing it a little while back but haven’t yet tried myself. I do have sone lovely lightweight fabrics from my recent embroiderers guild destash haul so they could be perfect for it. But best not start right now as need to finish my June vessels and get ready for Roxy’s July field notes. Oooh, maybe I can use this technique to construct my pages. Hmmmm, ideas dancing around. Cheers, Christine 💙🧵🪡

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank Christine - I couldn't believe that I'd never come across it before, it was love at first try! SO many projects, I know the feeling! It is a handy technique when you want a flat join with no raw edges, so I think it will creep into a lot of other projects, as you say, would work for joining pieces of a book together .... hmmmm ... :)

@beyesh3760 Ай бұрын

Cool, LOL😂 Yep another rabbit hole. Really neat technique. 😊😊😊 Thanks for sharing 😊😊❤❤

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you Helen, I'm glad you enjoyed a peek into my latest rabbit hole! :)

@sharonlalli1414 Ай бұрын

I think I would enjoy doing this.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

You should try it Sharon, it's so relaxing once you get into it - I would definitely advise trying non-slippy fabrics first, as they're easier to handle, but it would work with all kinds of fabrics and you can use quite small scraps :)

@luiseduke9842 Ай бұрын

😊 i love rabbitt holes....❤❤

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

hehe you've come to the right place then Luise! :)

@brendaguerin5423 Ай бұрын

I have been wanting to get into this for some time, so happy to see this

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Brenda, I hop you found it useful, it's a beautiful technique isn't it? Different from anything kidn of patchworking/quilting technique I've tried.

@desireemazany631 12 күн бұрын

I ve always wanted to try this. It is so beautiful!

@artyfartyannie 9 күн бұрын

It's such a beautiful technique isn't it! I have a lot of practising to do and I can't believe it took me so long to discover bojagi :)

@hildegardkhelfa5358 Ай бұрын

What a great and interesting technique... Yes, I am definitely in danger. Oh wait, when I am done working in about ten years: I will handcraft my soul away... Until then, I have to make choices (like: ignoring my chores and procrastinating them until I can't stand it any longer... while my tolerance for my own chaos is increasing with every life year 😇👻) Am on early shift tomorrow and work about 11.30 hours, so I deserve some stitching now. Have a lovely evening and Sunday. Thank you for showing us this technique. Never heard of it before and it is just great to learn about soulmates in every culture. Isn't it wonderful?

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Love that idea Hildegard, soulmates in every culture, what a lovely way to think of it. Ah I retired in 2020 and still don't have enough time for all the projects on my list, because the list keeps growing! It's good to keep learning though :)

@jacquieparryfabulousjaxx Ай бұрын

Oooooh I'm going research this technique definitely x

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

There's so much out there Jacquie, very inspiring and I can imagine a Jacquie spin on it! :)

@priya-jeevithaaram9045 Ай бұрын

Just came through your video and this new technique.How amazing to know about different stiching, patterns around the world...this way atleast we get closer to each other learning from each other...Lovely work..❤️🌹

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

Hi Priya, thank you so much - yes, I completely agree; stitching is a wonderful way to connect with others around the world, and I love that every culture seems to have a version of patchworking scraps to create something beautiful useful. You might enjoy the Great Big Little Stitchery Swap, where we swap little squares of stitchery with fellow stitchers around the world - a new round will be starting in October, but you could check out my GBLSS playlist now to see what it's all about and if you might like to join in :)

@felicitygibbs8923 Ай бұрын

I just love your excitement ❤

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you Felicity - I don't think my excitement for learning new crafts and techniques will ever wear off, so I'm very happy that other people enjoy it :)

@alicegianni6647 Ай бұрын

Lovely work😊!!!!!!

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Alice :)

@dawnkarasaki6172 Ай бұрын

I love this and will try it. I just got back from Korea and didn’t know a thing about this stitching method. Now I do.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Ah that must have been a wonderful trip. I wonder if you'd known about it, you might have noticed some examples on your travels - I was amazed I'd not seen it before :)

@dawnkarasaki6172 Ай бұрын

@@artyfartyannie absolutely, I would have been looking for it. The Korean people love vintage and there were vintage shops in many places.

@ChantelleArts Ай бұрын

This looks like so much fun, might have to give this a try myself ☺☺

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

You should Chantelle, it's fiddly, but very relaxing once you get into it, and you don't need much to get started - would look lovely just made out of plain muslin, or youcold even try colouring the fabric first with some of your art supplies, it would be beautiful hanging in a window :)

@markparkinson7194 Ай бұрын

How beautiful, you are so full of ideas. Regards Helen

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Helen😊There is such a constant stream of ideas available on the internet these days, and I just can't resist, I want to try them all! :)

@moirahenriksen3527 Ай бұрын

I love love love it, oh dear another rabbit hole. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

hehe dsorry-not-sorry Moira - it is a very beautiful, airy rabbit hole though isn't it?! :)

@elizabethsawyer5906 Ай бұрын

I have been making a pojagi bedspread in Kaffe Fassett fabrics for about a year or more. My seams I do with running stitch in 12 weight thread. I have booked a workshop on Pojabi in September too😀 The flower looks amazing. I must get on with mine😜💕

@ginaashby6782 Ай бұрын

Your bedspread sounds interesting must try it jst ordered some charm packs on Amazon of Kaffe Fassett fabrics wud luv to see some of ur work for an idea so thnks much for sharing ❤

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Oooh Liz, I'd love to see some pics if you'd care to share, I bet it looks stunning in Kaffe Fassett fabrics and I love the idea of using a running stitch in coordinating threads, might have to try that next .. :)

@elizabethsawyer5906 Ай бұрын

@@artyfartyannie I will put pics on discord although a long way to go on this one😀

@elizabethsawyer5906 Ай бұрын

@@ginaashby6782 thank you Gina I have put a pic on discord of a bit of it! 💕

@charlieoverthemoon Ай бұрын

As the others have stated "another rabbit hole"! I haven't perfected any of the many and now I'm adding something new! Thank you Annie, you do beautiful work and demonstrate so well! I only hope I can do as well. I will definitely give this a try.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you feel inspired - I have an endless list of things to try too, I just want to do them all and it's brillliant being able to share them with all my friends here, love how we all inspire each other :)

@jacquielawrence5670 Ай бұрын

I've also fallen down this rabbit hole 😅 I'm trying to finish a set of 3 bistro style pieces to help with the glare of sunshine on the opposite side of the road reflecting back into our lounge

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

That sounds like a perfect solution Jacquie and a lovely way to use this technique - did you go colourful or neutral?

@jacquielawrence5670 13 күн бұрын

Colourful 😂

@Helpyself 24 күн бұрын

🙏🙌thanks

@artyfartyannie 24 күн бұрын

Welcome 😊

@Spangletiger Ай бұрын

I'm so glad that I came across this video! I haven't heard of this technique so I'm looking forward to giving it a go! Your referencing patchwork techniques from other cultures, coupled with your enthusiasm, is so inspiring. Subscribing and looking forward to binge watching mynway through your videos! 😁

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

HI, welcome and thank you for subscribing! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring, that makes me very happy :) I couldn't believe I'd not heard of this technique before, and I have lots more exploring to do. We also have a very lively and inspiring community on Facebook and Discord if you would like to join, they're all free and you'll find links in the description box :)

@mswetra2610 Ай бұрын

🐔🐔🐔 he's gonna chicken out😂😂 hope he does the SNL chicken dance😂

@kimtownsend838 Ай бұрын

I have seen it, and thought it was for use as curtains, that explains the hanging in front of light sources , So beautiful, I will definitely hop into this rabbit hole 🐰🐇🤗🌈🌱

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

It does look beautiful as curtains, I love how it looks with the light coming through and that has the added bonus of not showing my dodgy stitching too! Please share some pics if you try it Kim, I'd love to see :)

@kimtownsend838 Ай бұрын

Your so funny, your stitching looks just fine, you make so many fun things, I am just doing a little pouch with scraps, then I want to make the pot with the tealights, so many things to try, you and Tori, amongst others K3n, Suzi, Marion, Janet Nash and Bookou, and many more lol I will be stitching until I'm 100 😊, yes, If I succeed I'll put it up. Happee Wednesday 🤗🌱🌈

@dyeitb1ack Ай бұрын

Love this! Thankyou for these great videos, they’re unlike anything else I see out there, so creative, like your one of a kind designer top last week! ❤️I especially love the sort of pin tuck 3d designs, I’d love to have a go and incorporate that into a little bag maybe. Enjoy your new rabbit hole! 😁

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that makes me very happy :) Yes, the pinch stitch technique could definitely be a great way to add texture and pattern to other projects, I think it could work on all kinds of fabrics too, I will be experimenting some more. I love how these things can lead to exploring other ideas and then we all inspire each other, it's brilliant :)

@maggiemorris7471 Ай бұрын

That definitely is another rabbit hole but I’m not sure I have the patience to do more than a few small pieces. I love the raised flower pattern and think I might try that on a small sample and see how I go. It would be nice to incorporate something like that into my scrolls. It’s certainly a new technique to try. By the way, I do love your enthusiasm for new projects. It makes life interesting to try new things. xx

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Maggie - there seems to be no end to new ideas to try! I'm really enjoying this technique, it's lovely to sit and do in the evenings, although I must say that sometimes my stitching doesn't look so good in the light of the next day! the raised effect of the "pinch stitch", whether done with oversewing or running stitching, is very interesting, and I'm sure would work with all kinds of fabrics in other projects, even just straight lines of it would make an interesting texture, or maybe picking up the lines of a stamped or stencilled design ... definitely worth experimenting with. I love how all of these things lead to other ideas :)

@gwynnethguerriero6365 Ай бұрын

I love this! I didn't watch any other videos but I'm wondering if you could use the edge of a cup or spoon or something under the fabric to stitch over to create the curves in the running stitch flower motifs.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Gwynneth, yes would defintely be worth trying, if you wanted to get them to curve more I've not watched a lot of videos about the pinch-stitching technque and I'm no expert, so I'm not sure if they're even supposed to curve or if they would be pressed flat. I like the way the naturally curve to add dimension, but they could certainly be persuaded to curve more if you pulled the stitches a little tighter - definitely worth experimenting and I think the pinch-stitching and the ssam sol technique will both find their way into other slow-stitching projects in the future :)

@AnnRicci Ай бұрын

This is WONDERFUL. I love doing tiny tedious handwork. I have never heard of this type of hand sewing ..... Annie Lou

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you Ann, me too, it's so relaxing isn't it? Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you love doing tiny repetitive stitching, you'll love this. I couldn't believe I'd never heard of it before, bwecause if you Google it, there's loads of beautiful inspiration :)

@paulalister80 Ай бұрын

Looking wonderful. Think thankfully I can stay out of the hole as I don’t have much thin see through material, enjoyed watching and will wait for the outcome of your lovely work. Himm might have enough to do a food throw for a small meal …. Maybe I will hop on down. lol

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

You're welcome to perch on the edge of the rabbit hole and peek in Paula :)

@bernadettesjones9142 Ай бұрын

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@janlascko Ай бұрын

The pokey tool is called an awl

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Mine is called a blunt awl Jan! :)

@lofiloafing Ай бұрын

A top or blouse made out of this would be lovely, especially if you incorporate some leaf motifs. Kate at TLHH made pojagi curtains by machine which I've fancied doing for ages...😊

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Deb, I'm definitely going to include wsome leaf designs, just one leaf going diagonally across some of the pieces. I haven't seen Kate's pojagi curtains, must have a look for that video, can't believe I'd never heard of pojagi until just recently, I loved it straight away :)

@brigitte1215 Ай бұрын

I wonder if old lightweight silky scarves, infinity scarves , silky shawls and wraps would be a good source of material to use in this way.

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Oooh yes, definitely, they would be perfect Brigitte, great way to use them and they would be quite easy to find in charity shops wouldn't they?

@ginaashby6782 Ай бұрын

Another project to start learning ... the sewing part is a little bit like English Paper Piecing only without the Hexagon shapes very can you use slightly thicker fabrics? Need alot of patience for this 😊 Thnx Annie for sharing keen to give this a go 👍

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Gina, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes the first stage is very like EPP isn't it? I think you could definitely use thicker fabrics, but of course you wouldn't get that airy quality in the finished piece, but I will certainly be experimenting with these technques to add interest and texture to future slow-stitching projects. People have also mentioned doing a similar technique but with running stitch instead of whip-stitching, and there is a machine-stitched version too. I was keen to try the traditional hand-stitched way first, and I had those lovely sheer cotton fabrics scraps from my Bazaar bundles to use, but I do love the way that all of these techniques from around the world can be interpreted in different ways to inspire further ideas, so I'm looking forward to seeing where this takes me :)

@ChelleLlewes Ай бұрын

Ramie is essentially a linen made from nettles.

@artyfartyannie 13 күн бұрын

Aha! Thank you Chelle, that's very interesting - I did wonder if it was similar to linen. I went through a phase of watching videos about the making of linen, from seed to loom, fascinating :)

@isobeljambos8340 Ай бұрын

Annie ! I’m not looking 🙈 👀👀👀 damn 🐰🐰🐰

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

hehehehe sorry-not sorry Isobel! :)

@kimdodd6677 Ай бұрын

❤thank you really lovely🌹

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Kim - it's a beautiful technique isn't it, if you do a google image search for bojagi, you'll be blown away :)

@bonniegodwin2055 Ай бұрын

Move over Annie, I’m coming with you again! Bonnie-Florida

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Plenty of room in this rabbit hole Bonnie, come on down :)

@snoppynewall4922 Ай бұрын

Another rabbit hole noooooooooo!😂

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

hehehe sorry not sorry Karen! :)

@tracybrewer3377 Ай бұрын

Great idea but I can't believe how big your sewing needle 🪡🧵 is. Doesn't that make it harder to do small stitches close together. I'm only up to seeing 19 minutes so will finish watching the rest. I love seeing different ways people can do a craft

@artyfartyannie Ай бұрын

Thanks Tracy, I love this technique too. I know my needle looks huge - it works for me because I like being able to pick up lots of stitches at the same time, I need a big enough eye for the thicker thread and I'm just more comfortable holding a larger needle these days - also, it's easier to see what I'm doing on the camera. Having said that, I'm sure you're right that it would be eaiser to get tiny neat stitches with a daintier needle. As you say, different people find different ways of doing the same thing and we should all do whatever works for us :)