Jogakbo, Korean patchwork, is usually made for the home: wrapping cloths, wall hangings, window panels. This season I wanted to wear it, without the obviously crafty look patchwork garments can have. The result is a lined midi drawstring skirt in sheer black jogakbo. Below are two video tutorials, one for making the fabric and one for sewing the skirt, and a PDF cutting guide. All three are free, so you can make your own in time for the holidays.
Midi and pencil skirts were everywhere on the fall 2026 runways, but Prada’s show in Milan is the one that stood out to me the most. Delicate sheer skirts were paired with chunky sweaters, structured jackets, and crisp button downs. I’ve always loved styling that messes with an overly delicate or masculine piece by pairing it with something unexpected.
The looks that inspired this skirt: a black sheer pencil skirt sat under a chunky zip-up knit and a light blue shirt (look 32). A sheer printed skirt showed beneath a boxy navy work jacket, over burgundy leggings (look 10). Even a red satin skirt with a beaded hem was paired with a slim blue button-downs with extra-long sleeves (look 22). Practical on top, delicate below, playful and utilitarian on the legs and feet.
That contrast is what I wanted: something you can wear to a holiday party, then wear again with a sweater on an ordinary weekday. And it had to be functional. Although I loved the idea of a purely sheer skirt, I knew that would limit the wearability, so my tutorial covers the lining, which you can skip for a single layer.
Making Jogakbo Fabric
For my skirt, I started by making the front and back panels in a very sheer Indian cotton voile fabric. I bought it on a trip to NYC some time ago. It’s also available here. I used a less sheer cotton voile for the casing. That voile would also work for the whole skirt, pieced and lined in silk.
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Midi Drawstring Skirt
Midi Drawstring Skirt — PDF Cutting Guide
The cutting guide is free in my shop. It walks you through the measurements so you can cut the skirt to fit you.
