Jogakbo Wall and Window Hanging

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Mimi Shim, Denver sewing pattern designer, cutting jogakbo patchwork fabric in her sewing studio — creator of beginner-friendly PDF sewing patterns and video tutorials.

Modern patterns & sewing tutorials for makers at home

Beginner-friendly patterns and honest, step-by-step teaching — backed by a professional fashion design background.

Free online sewing classes for beginners: Learn to sew patchwork at home

In this video, I show you two ways to sew jogakbo patchwork, using the ssamsol seaming technique. The first way is by machine, which is the fastest. The second way is by hand stitching which is slower, but results in a beautiful bespoke finish. I've included chapters below, so you can skip to the one you want to do, and each step is easily referenced.

Korean Patchwork Jogakbo 조각보 Sewing Tutorial: Using Ssamsol 쌈솔 Seaming Technique for Bojagi 보자기

Available Oct 1st - the Nomad Vest Pattern

Available Oct 1st - the Nomad Vest Pattern

Nomad vest sewing pattern — waxed canvas vest with denim bias binding, patch pockets, and snap closures, designed by Mimi Shim Studio
Nomad vest sewing pattern — repurposed denim vest with red bias binding and patch pockets, shown on hanger
Nomad vest sewing pattern — floral block print quilted cotton vest with black bias binding and patch pockets