I have not forgotten pojagi. I have been playing around with a technique to do it by machine. I have developed something that is pretty authentic, but there are still a few bugs to work out.
As you can see, my biggest problem is tension. Working with such fine fabric is new for me, and I am also experimenting with different threads.
My last problem is where to find this kind of fabric in North America. I am going to have to go beyond my usual sewing and quilting stores to find it.
Mom's Sewing Room 
This is WONDERFUL ! Thank you fro sharing this.
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I sure hope you’ll share your technique about how to do pojagi by machine. Your’s is looking pretty good, right now.
When I’ve played around with it, I find if I use a tissue paper / Golden Threads tissue, under the fine silks I’m seaming, it helps stabilize the process. I’ve also learned that a fine polyester thread works better when stitching through so many layers – I thought that silk thread would be the best choice. But, it would keep breaking.
What type of fabrics are in the sample piece above?
Chimo,
Jennifer
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i use a french seam when doing pojagi by machine as shown here:
http://www.sewneau.com/how.to/french.seam.html but i don’t use pinking shears because i’m usually using a sheer fabric. i also stitch down the completed seam so it’s secured on both sides. what type of fabrics are you looking for?
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This is similar to a French seam, but not exactly. I used silk chiffon which I brought from Korea, but I will also try artificial silk, which is both easier to find and cheaper. I have used silk thread and Mettler embroidery thread, but they have the same tension issues. Maybe tissue paper or some kind of stabilizer will help. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Ebay has reasonably priced silks/chiffons/linens/muslins. Buy white and tint with fabric paints, dyes, inks, plants. Charity shops or thrift shops may have old wedding dresses which have buckets of lovely fabrics in them.. Personally I wouldn’t use artificial silks/polyesters as they are unsympathetic fabrics and don’t take colour too well. Look forward to reading more of your posts.
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