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Great source for sashiko quilted fabric for Kantha jackets

jintie

Great source for sashiko quilted fabric for Kantha jackets
« on: April 14, 2019, 19:23:55 PM »
Oxfam shops are selling cotton sashiko quilts for approx £40, that would make up into similar coats as sold on Toast for many times more.
« Last Edit: April 18, 2019, 00:43:55 AM by Manuela »
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Iminei

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2019, 20:13:11 PM »
ooooohhh linky?
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Pearl

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2019, 20:16:33 PM »
Is this the kind of jacket you're thinking of, @jintie ?   :loveit:

https://www.toa.st/uk/product/c5lbd/embroidered+wrap+jacket.htm

I love her jeans too.  They look so comfy.  (I'm so old!)

Iminei

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2019, 20:17:57 PM »
£?????  :S
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jintie

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2019, 09:51:40 AM »
Pearl, I was thinking more of their Kantha jackets.
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Pearl

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2019, 12:21:04 PM »
Now my computer thinks I'm interested in beautiful clothes that are out of my price range.  It's right.  If only I could make clothes, I'd make...

This

And this (but not in this colour)

« Last Edit: April 15, 2019, 12:34:23 PM by Acorn »

jintie

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2019, 14:42:38 PM »
Pearl, the bedjacket was the one that caught my eye.
I need a big kick up the rear - I bought a Sashiko machine almost two years ago and have made nothing on it - I eventually figured out how to thread it months after ignoring the demo (ha, I know everything!). I went to find some heavy linen in my stash today to make placemats on it - and guess what- it has vanished. What a wuzz.
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Pearl

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2019, 14:56:15 PM »
Oh go on, @jintie .  I can live vicariously through you.  Or you could make one for me.   ;)

Manuela

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2019, 15:10:29 PM »
@Pearl, the jacket in the first link is a loose fitting and very simple style, ideal for a beginner in garment sewing  ;)
Seriously, I’ve seen your Darkside work and am pretty sure you could manage a jacket like this. Hence, I am sure you could manage this and help is always available here. All you need is a Kantha quilt and some courage :)
The second one is more difficult due to the set in sleeves.

Pearl

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2019, 15:24:11 PM »
I'm seriously tempted, @Manuela .  Goes to google loose fitted jacket patterns.

Manuela

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2019, 15:34:04 PM »
I'm seriously tempted, @Manuela .  Goes to google loose fitted jacket patterns.

@Pearl, just ask in the pattern section here for recommendations for easy loose fitting jacket patterns that are suitable for a Kantha jacket.

Pearl

Loose fitting jacket pattern for beginner
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2019, 15:49:21 PM »
Please could anyone recommend an easy, loose fitted jacket pattern that would be suitable to make using a kantha quilt?

Something like this

Those enablers, @jintie and @Manuela are leading me astray. I'll wear it to FoQ 2021.
« Last Edit: April 15, 2019, 17:06:35 PM by Pearl »

jintie

Re: Loose fitted jacket pattern for beginner
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2019, 16:09:58 PM »
I have my eye on the Harlesmere jacket in the Merchant and Mills workbook.
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Lowena

Re: Loose fitted jacket pattern for beginner
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2019, 16:13:32 PM »
@Pearl  that's lovely and I'd consider buying it if it were longer..... I hate short jackets / jumpers / tops / t shirts
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Lowena

Re: Great source for sashiko quilted fabric
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2019, 16:16:11 PM »
Unfortunately, much as I would like to join in ( I'd buy it were it longer ) nothing would be simple enough for me to even attempt I come out in a rash if I just touch a thin papery pattern
Triumph of hope over experience :D