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The Emporia => Sewalongs and Competitions => Topic started by: Celia on May 22, 2022, 11:48:26 AM
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I have now got the book and am still undecided if it’s any good or not more about that later on another post, right now I am looking at the patchwork jacket, I liked the idea even before I saw it and some of them looked good on the show. The one in the pattern book is not quite to my idea but I am thinking of using it with altering length etc., here are my problems
They say cut the front pieces out to size once you have pieced the fabric, then cut wadding and lining out 1 inch bigger, and then quilt it. :thinking: Well in my limited experience does that not mean the front once quilted and of course trimmed will end up smaller than you want???
The sleeves are pieced but not quilted and the back is not even pieced. Also just for your interest there are no mitred corners on the binding :thinking: :thinking:
Not sure if I should post this here or in the darkside maybe @SewRuthieSews you can help, do you have the book yet , I think you said you had it on order?
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I have the book (came yesterday) but have only given it a quick look through.
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Can't help with garment construction but as to quilting....the back and wadding are always at least 1" bigger than the pieced part. When quilted everything is then trimmed to the same size as the front ( pieced) part.
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I would most definitely piece, quilt and then cut out.
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I am planning to piece, quilt and then cut out the jacket pieces.
Could we have a sew-along to make a patchwork jacket, @SewRuthieSews , @Flobear ? There seems to be quite a bit of interest and several members who have experience. (Or @realale could run a workshop in her pub. :gin: :toast: :hic: :sew:)
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Sure I'd join in with that :-)
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I agree with @Acorn , but just check the size of the front pattern piece. Will it fit to the back or have they made it slightly larger to accommodate shrinkage when quilted.
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Ive been thinking about this as well having see them do it ....
As I saw it it was quite simple .... they're making enough of the material to cover the pattern parts/bits, cutting it out, sewing it together and binding ... its a 3D quilt!
And none of us would have the problem of them hovering over us or time constraint... I think tho' they were given charm packs or cut squares to work with so didnt have to choose and cut the fabrics first.
They say cut the front pieces out to size once you have pieced the fabric, then cut wadding and lining out 1 inch bigger, and then quilt it. :thinking: Well in my limited experience does that not mean the front once quilted and of course trimmed will end up smaller than you want??? @Celia
Yes you are quite right ... the fabric needs to be quilted and then cut ... but GBSB gets lots of things wrong dont they?
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I am planning to piece, quilt and then cut out the jacket pieces.
Could we have a sew-along to make a patchwork jacket, @SewRuthieSews , @Flobear ? There seems to be quite a bit of interest and several members who have experience. (Or @realale could run a workshop in her pub. :gin: :toast: :hic: :sew:)
Yes I would love to join a quilt along
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The only thing that would put Darksiders off joining is lack of pattern and in my circumstances, adeptness at garment making ... but it would be good!
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The only thing that would put Darksiders off joining is lack of pattern and in my circumstances, adeptness at garment making ... but it would be good!
I'm inept and I'm not put off. :laughing:
And @Lowena , in answer to your question, this summer - cut, piece, quilt, cut out the jacket pieces, sew it together, summer 2032 - finish sewing on the binding.
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Well, I do mine yet differently!! :D
I prepare the strips of patchwork then attach them to the wadding and each other from the centre out by the stitch and flip method (does that make sense? In my head it does!! 0_0) That means they are attached to the wadding all in one go. I tend to do minimal quilting stitches on mine as I'm usually using denim so I would just do a double row of orangey yellow stitches on a seam somewhere where I wanted a highlight or to break up/disguise something.
But I'm happy to host a party booze up sew along at my pub :toast: ;)
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But I'm happy to host a party booze up sew along at my pub :toast: ;)
The completed garments may be more "crazy patchwork" or "drunkards path" in style if we party too hard :hic: :laugh:
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They say cut the front pieces out to size once you have pieced the fabric, then cut wadding and lining out 1 inch bigger, and then quilt it. :thinking: Well in my limited experience does that not mean the front once quilted and of course trimmed will end up smaller than you want???
The sleeves are pieced but not quilted and the back is not even pieced. Also just for your interest there are no mitred corners on the binding :thinking: :thinking:
I have just skim-rewatched the relevent bits of the TV program.
The diagram at the beginning showed fronts sandwiched and quilted, sleeves sandwiched but but quilted then those parts were added to the back - no info about how the back was made but they all looked as though there was wadding, so lined as well. The wadding was cut an inch bigger all round and then trimmed once the quilting was done, but they didn't show how the sleeves were dealt with.
Some of the binding was awful - not just that it wasn't mitred but ugly and wobbly top stitching across the front of the binding :scream: There are three ways to bind and all have their downsides:
Attach binding to right side, fold over and hand stitch to the machine stitching - time consuming.
Attach binding to right side, fold over so that it overlaps the stitching line then stitch in the ditch from the right side - needs to be accurate or it will move and won't be properly attached inside!
Use a binding attachment and attach in one pass with top stitching close to the edge of the binding - takes practice if you are not used to it.
A TSP sewalong competition sounds good. You just need to find a pattern that doesn't have darts, all the shaping needs to be in the seams. Also decide whether it will be 'unlined' (as the GSGB jackets were, what they called 'lining' was what darksiders call backing) or would you make a separate lining in addition to the backing - that would remove the need to do any binding!
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This as all good info, I don’t want to add a lining as I want to make something fairly casual and less jackety if you know what I mean.
I am busy sorting out sheds etc in the garden today but I will go through my other pattern this week as I am sure I have another similar pattern.
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I have two suitable patterns, Bootstrap (made to measure) 4583:
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and StyleArc Adelaide:
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I have been planning a jacket like this for a long time, but I'm not sure the timing is right to take part in the sewalong just now - I'll do my best though!
@BrendaP has made a beautiful patchwork jacket.
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Many years ago my sister bought me a quilted jacket that was reversible - I have worn and worn and worn that jacket as it is so versatile and easy to wear. I've only ever worn it the one way though - the one side (inside for me!!) is plain and I much prefer the patterned side. (You'd never have guessed would you?!!)
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Here is the download for the pattern from the Sewing Bee.
https://www.hardiegrant.com/uk/quadrille/themodernwardrobe
Choose the Quilted jacket in A4, its 20 pages long.
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This one has lined and unlined versions. https://megannielsen.com/products/hovea-jacket-coat-pattern
If I was making an unlined one (I probably wouldn't!) I'd be inclined to at least bind the seams so they didn't look a mess.
Edit, re-read and looked at more of the pics (there are lots!) and it's the non-quilted versions that are lined.
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Please could anyone recommend a pattern this kind of shape?
(https://i.imgur.com/HWDnk7Xm.jpg)
How many fat quarters do you think would be needed?
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The hovea jacket I linked to might do the trick, @Pearl, though the drop sleeves aren't fully drop sleeves - there's some shaping in the sleeve head. That's probably not a bad thing for such a stiff fabric as something quilted, though. Minimises weird sticky outy bits around the armholes.
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@Pearl
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/792371113/chiono-quilted-jacket
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@Acorn I've used the Style arc Adelaide pattern for an ordinary non patchwork jacket. As far as I remember it went together very easily. Quite roomy and sleeves were a bit long but that's easy to sort. It has got dropped shoulders of course.
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I've got a pile of home dec fabric scraps in varying shades of duck egg blue and beige which I've always wanted to use for something, they'd be great for this sort of project.
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If I was making an unlined one (I probably wouldn't!) I'd be inclined to at least bind the seams so they didn't look a mess.
Thats a point ... Did the GBSB line their jackets???? I imagine with the ridiculous time constraint they wuldnt havetime to both make the fabric, layer it, quilt it, make the jacket, line it and bind the outside edges too ... So I bet the insides look a right mess
This was the problem I had with the Japanese Sewalong ... with the jacket I sent off to @Syrinx ... I was French seaming the inside (it was a reversible fabric) but couldnt work out how to do the arms.
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If I was making an unlined one (I probably wouldn't!) I'd be inclined to at least bind the seams so they didn't look a mess. Thats a point ... Did the GBSB line their jackets???? I imagine with the ridiculous time constraint they wuldnt havetime to both make the fabric, layer it, quilt it, make the jacket, line it and bind the outside edges too ... So I bet the insides look a right mess
I plan to overlock the seams as I want it to be an easy lightweight summer jacket.
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This is my quilted jacket I bought from Monsoon in March. (Top pic)
I’ve used the pics from their website to show what it looks like on a model.
I don’t know what you call the way the sleeves are attached but it’s comfortable to wear. I was thinking of using this to make a pattern but I also have a second quilted jacket that I also want to replicate.
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This is my quilted Jacket from East that I also want to use as a pattern. This Jacket is reversible so that solves the seams dilemma. I particularly like the white quilting stitch they’ve used so I’ll look at the decorative stitches on my machine and see if there’s anything comparable I can use.
However, I definitely want to make at least one Patchwork, quilted jacket. Just need to decide on which pattern to follow.
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I think Patrick did mention the possibility of binding the seams, but I can't quite remember the context.
If I wanted to make a reversible jacket (or just one with a very neat inside) I would do something similar to quilt-as-you-go. Having pieced, sandwiched and quilted* I would sew the seams through one layer and the wadding, and then oversew the other side.
* Quilting would need to be kept a little over two seam widths away from the edge to make this possible.
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I think I will overlock mine and then topstitch the seam down where possible, it is a technique I often use.
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If I wanted to make a reversible jacket (or just one with a very neat inside) I would do something similar to quilt-as-you-go. Having pieced, sandwiched and quilted* I would sew the seams through one layer and the wadding, and then oversew the other side.
That's a very interesting idea.
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I wasn't even thinking about joining in with this but...
... reading the posts reminded me that 8 years ago *** I went out with a friend for coffee and sticky bun to a local cafe which had a home interiors store on the first floor. This was one of those places that had glorious fabrics at astronomical prices :faints: but was closing down with its sample books for sale. Somewhere I have a book of silk curtaining samples, I don't know if there'll be enough for a jacket but I do remember that it was a bargain for roughly £3. I'll be having a hunt for it wish me luck.
*** We had builders in at the time so a regular coffee and sticky bun saved my sanity :laugh:
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Well I'm pleased to say that my filing system worked - in a box, helpfully labelled " stuff" 0_0 I've found 31 pieces of silk, slightly textured and some 'shot' colours, each 8" * 12.5"
I also found 28 pieces, varying from 12" * 8" to 7.5" * 8", of so called Art Silk ie rayon
Thinking about a bag in the Art Silk and wondering if I should use the silk as it is or cut up?
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Gorgeous fabric @Kad
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I have various 'special' fabrics put away ... think Oakshott, silks, velours (this last also from a fabric sample book) that Im keeping for something special .... I was think a specially luxurious lap quilt but ...
If I knew how to make a jacket ... the quilting is the easy bit!
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If you choose the pattern carefully you wouldn't have much to do that you hadn't already done whilst quilting. No darts, straight seams, the sleeves could be attached at the shoulders and then sewn up, so the whole thing would be 2-dimensional until the very last moment.
@Kad :loveit:
I do have a collection of velvet pieces... although I'd been imagining this in denim...
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but SLEEVES !!!!!! :scream:
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Way way beyond me I'm afraid :faints:
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but SLEEVES !!!!!! :scream:
Don't overthink things, just do it and if you can't cope with the sleeves when the time comes - well you were always making a loose sleeveless gilet weren't you?
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Come on both of you @Lowena and @Iminei you make beautiful quilts, these jacket can really be just a big quilt until you sew the seams which can be as few as
2 shoulders
2 sleeve insertion, which can be straight
2 side seams
All the quilting you know how to do
And
You will be better at the binding than me.
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No way @Celia ...shoulders :scream: seams :scream: sleeves :scream: :faints: Not to mention the :devil: own lining...interfacing...neatening seams...curves!
Piecing ✔ sandwiching ✔ mitred binding ✔ anything else :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
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If you pick the right pattern there will be no lining, no interfacing and no curves. Seam neatening is up to you, but could be done as you would with quilt as you go.
The seams would all be straight, and a seam is a seam is a seam - you sew plenty of seams when piecing!
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but SLEEVES !!!!!! :scream:
If I can stitch sleeves in, anyone who knows their way around a machine can! Especially those who can accurately piece together hundreds of tiny bits of cloth to form a pleasing pattern.
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@Kad oooo, that fabric is utterly gorgeous. It will look amazing made up as a patchwork jacket!!
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I might have a go at a quilted jacket as I’ve found a Grainline pattern that looks easy but I would do patch pockets instead of welt pockets, much easier to match evenly.
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these jacket can really be just a big quilt until you sew the seams which can be as few as
2 shoulders
2 sleeve insertion, which can be straight
2 side seams
AAAAAGGGHHHHHHHH :scream: :scream: :scream: Runs away as fast as she can!
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these jacket can really be just a big quilt until you sew the seams which can be as few as
2 shoulders
2 sleeve insertion, which can be straight
2 side seams
AAAAAGGGHHHHHHHH :scream: :scream: :scream: Runs away as fast as she can!
Coward !!!!!!!!! :laughing:
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@Iminei
@Lowena
Try, until you try you'll never know if you can. Shoulders are only seams at a slight angle, nowhere near as angled as those in half square triangles. Side seams are only lines of stitches and you've done thousands of those. What would we be if we never tried anything new?
Didn't know that I could plaster a wall until I tried. It turns out that I'm quite good at it, not brilliant but good enough - just like royal icing a cake really, a very big cake
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@Celia You come HERE and say that to my face!!!!
I might let you go after a week or two, 1 bag, 3 pairs of JimJam trews, I dress and a quilted jacket!!!!
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@Kad what about the adage " know your limitations " :laughing:
@Iminei used to make waistcoats so she really is hiding her light under a bushel. Whereas I had never touched a sewing machine in anger until 10 yrs ago when I started on TDS
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Back on the subject of seam finishing, you can also sew one side of a binding strip in with the seam then fold it over the raw seam edges and hand stitch it down. Actually you could probably machine it down because on the right side it would be just another bit of quilting parallel to the seam.
I joined my one and only QAYG like that.
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I have been planning a jacket like this for a long time, but I'm not sure the timing is right to take part in the sewalong just now - I'll do my best though!
@BrendaP has made a beautiful patchwork jacket.
Actually I've made several!
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This one was 6" squares of denim from old jeans. I made five pieces of fabric as they did on GBSB. It is not quilted but is lined; bagging out method and the frogs are the only method of closure. Can't remember which pattern I used, it may have been a Franken pattern.
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This one is whole cloth (cotton poplin) but it is quilted and then lined. It might have been Burda 8949. Inspired by the jackets that Mary Berry was wearing a few years ago. It is quite thick for a short jacket - but I think I used high loft poly wadding! Machine made buttonholes and I recall difficulty in finding suitable buttons.
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This is Zambeezee from Pearl Red Moon. The pattern came with all the separate pieces. I then put the pattern pieces together to make a lining pattern. It's not quilted but I did coverstitch from the back using three needles and kept the middle needle in the ditch for a contrasting "top stitch" and then made a separate lining. I used a variety of silk scraps, some very well matured, all from my stash. The neckline on this pattern is very low. If I were to make it again I would completely re-draw the neckline. It features poorly made bound buttonholes.
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This one isn't a jacket, it's a cape/wearable quilt. Not quite square, the shoulders are sloped so when laid out flat, before adding a line of stitching each side to separate the 'sleeves' from the body, the front edges overlapped slightly. That meant joins in the backing fabric at the shoulder line. Machine crazy patchwork (a mix of stitch and flip and aplique) using all sorts of scraps including synthetics, a narrow zig-zag top stitch over the seams and then sandwiched and quilted using straight lines in random directions. It is bound; mitred corners at the bottom and curved at the neck. Three large press studs at the neck for fastening.
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@Kad's fabrics are gorgeous!
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqpm5Rlbj5IjEqG7ZHrwTMSS6OWBIgXPgoB7040LoeNlj2QDIZzLWjGwGevZS_-krRRrjWgXnbxCvrc3aNYCplG89v1xBgB7sBJJap_n8YyXg6B2YtrirPGionc0_iNffDJrdGSHJ74nt5Vgu35jDSYQ33lAli1dUVWuMdBkx7Uorh-KdObEQs44wxQ/s1300/Fabrics.jpg)
Here are mine. I bought a bag of scraps for something silly like 50p, when I went into a very posh curtain shop some years ago.
I'd escaped from the office at lunchtime whilst working on a stressful project and this was my coping mechanism.
I think they are mostly the narrow sections cut off when someone has curtains hemmed to length.
Many of them have 2 'good' sides as they are jacquard patterns.
I've then added a couple of other remnants in the same colour story.
I'd quite like to make a more shaped coat/jacket, perhaps using this McCall's Pattern I've used before
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pNfeuh_Fw8Q/XWgtt9YvYcI/AAAAAAAAMk0/or8Tsrg6eKIO7eCXo9GJmQFuxNaQI3sEwCLcBGAs/s1600/McCall%2527s%2B4394%2Bb.jpg)
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The Sewing Bee was using 4 inch squares apparently (or at least that's what the book says).
They reckon you need 100 squares for the sleeves and fronts only, and it is a fairly cropped style.
Love all your examples @BrendaP !
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If you can find a copy of Jacket Jazz by Judy Murrah there are patterns in that and fairly idiot proof instructions
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jacket-Jazz-Patchwork-Techniques-Templates/dp/1564770214
or try Wonderful Wearables by Virginia Avery
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wonderful-Wearables-Celebration-Creative-Clothing/dp/0891459804/ref=sr_1_1?crid=129H2UQBW34K7&keywords=wonderful+wearables&qid=1653331572&s=books&sprefix=wonderful+wearables%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1
That book has instructions for a Bog Coat - minimal cutting and sewing. Put blocks on a foundation fabric, cut out the neck shape and cut the sleeve line, fold it over and sew. Worth binding the raw edges before sewing the sleeve.
see here for further information
https://www.instructables.com/Quick-and-Easy-Bog-Jacket/
Worth considering if you want to have cotton lining or (as @realale suggested) stitch on to wadding and add a slippery lining which may be more comfortable.
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Someone mentioned this one on the other sewing bee thread https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/embroidered-quilted-jacket/sty-u0060. For someone with an embroidery machine it is another option. I won’t be doing that one :devil:
Love your jackets @BrendaP real inspiration.
I am a bit stuck on fabrics to use really not sure I have anything suitable and as with all quilting I can’t choose fabric, I have a real mental block.
What sort of weight fabric do you think is the best, is quilting cotton weight too light? I have very few non stretch fabrics in my stash.
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@Lowena ... waistcoats dont have sleeves!
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Make a nice patchwork gilet then @Iminei !
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waistcoats dont have sleeves!
But they have origami contortion to turn to the right side out!
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Love all the jackets @BrendaP made. Such a lot of work in them.
As for sleeves being complicated. They don’t have to be. Make a kimono style and then you have a straight seam to join the sleeve to the body. There doesn’t have to be lots of shaping.
I think we should always be challenging ourselves to try something new whether it’s working with different fabrics, using different types of seams or techniques. We should never say we can’t do something till we’ve tried. I used to have that as a rule in my class. Amazing what people achieve when you don’t allow them to get away with that! :)
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I am now seriously looking for fabric to do this, I have decided to use only 2 or 3 fabrics, do you think quilting cotton is too light, if so what sort of fabric would you suggest and also what sort of wadding is best.
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I am now seriously looking for fabric to do this, I have decided to use only 2 or 3 fabrics, do you think quilting cotton is too light, if so what sort of fabric would you suggest and also what sort of wadding is best.
I made my first one with quilting cotton and it's still going strong over 20 years later!! I just used a polyester wadding but if I was to do another one I might treat myself to a cotton one. :P
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I would use a very thin cotton batting or even flannel so the jacket isn't too thick. I've not made a patchwork jacket but I have done something similar as a vest.
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As for sleeves being complicated. They don’t have to be. Make a kimono style and then you have a straight seam to join the sleeve to the body. There doesn’t have to be lots of shaping.
????????????????? And what about finishing the seams inside the jacket?
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Bind them. It's no different to binding a quilt.
Edited to add, actoually it is different - but only in that it's a great deal easier because the sewing-down stitching isn't going to show on the outside.
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Huh????
Bind the inside seams??? and the stitches wont show on the front? How that then?
This was where my 2nd Japanese sewalong entry went very wrong ... How to finish the inside seams ... the jacket was meant to be reversible as the fabric was lovely both sides .
I think @Syrinx took it on.
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Bound seams. (https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2010/09/bound-seams.html)
You can bind the whole seam - ie both pieces of fabric in together, which is what I would do here - or each piece separately if you want to press the seam open.
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This one (https://blog.megannielsen.com/2021/09/hovea-sewalong-view-bdf-pockets-and-seams/)has pictures, @Iminei
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>< So does mine...
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I just spotted your link after posting mine, @Acorn - :*
Yours is much prettier binding, but mine is a quilted jacket, even if it is in assorted shades of brown
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But the instructions are in Shangarialease ...
Sorry I can be very, very stupid sometimes and its just like reading Double Dutch ... Yeah, Yeah I know .... Did I ever really make wearable and saleable waistcoats ... or did I just steal someone elses identity ?????
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Imagine you've just stitched a seam. Your fabric is still right sides together, and the two raw edges are together. You're going to put a binding over these raw edges, as though they were the edge of a quilt.
All the stitching is going to be within the seam allowance, or, at most, along the original line of stitching of the seam.
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If it's any consolation, @Iminei, I sometimes stumble into a darkside thread and run away very quickly because it's a whole different language and full of acronyms I don't understand.
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I follow 'Stitchless TV', Tree as she is known. She has designed a bucket coat, and made it from any variety of materials. One style made by her had all the seams bound before stitching the pattern pieces together. This is how I would make and bind the seams of the patchwork jacket.
Edit. Tree binds all the pattern pieces before stitching the pieces together.
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But the instructions are in Shangarialease ...
No - they are in HongKongese. Must be because binding a seam allowance is a Hong Kong finish.
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Imagine you've just stitched a seam. Your fabric is still right sides together, and the two raw edges are together. You're going to put a binding over these raw edges, as though they were the edge of a quilt.
All the stitching is going to be within the seam allowance, or, at most, along the original line of stitching of the seam.
But wouldnt that make the inside seams really bulky and how would you press the seam open with all that bulk?
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I think @So Chic mentioned this pattern that's been in my stash for several years, the Grainline Tamarack (https://grainlinestudio.com/products/tamarack-jacket?variant=22533585502290) - never quite got around to it so maybe now's the time. It comes with a few variants and even a sewalong (https://grainlinestudio.com/pages/sew-along-tamarack-jacket) so no excuse really.
It's not patchwork but that should be easy enough....surely. Isn't that just sewing bits of fabric together?
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Imagine you've just stitched a seam. Your fabric is still right sides together, and the two raw edges are together. You're going to put a binding over these raw edges, as though they were the edge of a quilt.
All the stitching is going to be within the seam allowance, or, at most, along the original line of stitching of the seam.
But wouldnt that make the inside seams really bulky and how would you press the seam open with all that bulk?
Not terribly bulky, and I wouldn't press the seams open - as I said, I'd have the two raw edges together. You could trim the wadding back as far as possible too. I think that the added binding fabric would be countered by keeping the inside of the seam neat and in order. The technique is the same as with quilt binding, but you would be scaling down - keeping the amount of extra fabric to a minimum, and trimming the seam allowance.
Although actually, I would do it in a similar way to joining QAYG pieces, so it would be a flat seam on the inside (and therefore reversible) rather than binding anyway.
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Although actually, I would do it in a similar way to joining QAYG pieces, so it would be a flat seam on the inside (and therefore reversible) rather than binding anyway.
MMMnnnnnnnnnnn :thinking:
Altho' they wouldnt be straight seams would they?
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They made their fabric first, pieced and then quilted. After that it was just dealing with a bulky fabric to make a jacket. Assuming that all the garment pieces were three layers thick and the backing fabric formed the 'lining' my inclination would have been to use the overlocker for the seams as it compresses the thickness of the wadding within the seam allowance. The overlocking could be stitched down to form a faux fell seam, and keep the seam allowances going in the desired direction; towards the back of the body and into the sleeve head.
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Although actually, I would do it in a similar way to joining QAYG pieces, so it would be a flat seam on the inside (and therefore reversible) rather than binding anyway.
MMMnnnnnnnnnnn :thinking:
Altho' they wouldnt be straight seams would they?
Depends on the pattern. Some - the boxier ones - only have rectangular pieces and straight seams.
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It's all waaay beyond my comprehension :headbang:
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Last night I was thinking about my sewing projects (as I always do when trying to fall asleep).
And I think I'm going to try doing a patchwork jacket in denim (like the book) and other blue fabrics of a similar weight.
It may or may not get some extra coloured bits.
I might not quilt mine though as that would make it quite warm (I have bought some wadding though), but I will definitely line it. And I'll use a different pattern to give a nicer shape for my body, which I've used before.
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Sounds good @SewRuthieSews, I am still at the find fabric stage but there are a couple of other things on the list so no hurry. I am going to do this though. Are we going to have a sewalong for these jackets, I know it was mentioned, I think it might be nice.
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So do I .... and it will be something both Lightsiders and Darksiders can do ...
Maybe if I make the fabric (as it were) someone could put it together for me ? :laughing:
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Maybe if I make the fabric (as it were) someone could put it together for me ? :laughing:
Great minds think alike....I was just about to post the same thing :devil:
I won't be joining in though
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Here is the Sewalong thread for those wanting to make the patchwork jacket featured on the GB Sewing Bee and in the GBSB book "The Modern Wardrobe"
As a sewalong there is no specific time frame and no voting/prizes. You can state you planned timeframe in your post.
In the book they use denim, on the TV programme they used precut scraps which included those from earlier projects.
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If you don't want to trace off the pattern (or you buy it as an ebook) you can download their pattern from Patchwork Jacket (https://cdn.hardiegrant.com/-/media/corporate/quadrille%20uk/pattern%20design%20pdfs/7-modern%20wardrobe/a4/a4-modernwardrobe-quiltedjacket.ashx?la=en-gb)
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Great minds think alike....I was just about to post the same thing :devil:
I won't be joining in though
We could pair up a Darksider and a Lightsider and, as a pair, make a jacket for each person.
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Thanks for starting this thread @SewRuthieSews it will be interesting to see everyone's interpretation of the jacket.
Please register your interest here, I'm afraid I won't be joining in due to my severe ineptitude.....good luck everyone :grouphug:
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I've already started :angel: at least the fabric is pieced and quilted.
Now to trace the pattern.
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Link to the Patchwork Jacket Sewalong (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,14678.0.html) here
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I'm in. I think this is something I'll do over several months, hopefully by end of October or something like that!
I am planning a patchwork jacket in denim (like the book) and other blue fabrics of a similar weight.
It may or may not get some extra coloured bits.
I might not quilt mine though as that would make it quite warm (I have bought some wadding though), but I will definitely line it. And I'll use a different pattern (McCalls 4394) to give a nicer shape for my body, which I've used before.
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Please register your interest here, I'm afraid I won't be joining in due to my severe ineptitude.....good luck everyone :grouphug:
I will be joining in in spite of my severe ineptitude. :laughing:
I’ll also be using a different pattern. Not sure which yet. My rl friend is using Burda 6123.
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I may also give it a go, probably in denim and other offcuts.
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I've already started :angel: at least the fabric is pieced and quilted.
Now to trace the pattern.
Oooo, @Kad , could you post pics, please?
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Am i in or not :thinking: I have bought a pattern but i need to check to see if i have enough fabric. @SewRuthieSews
What is the timescale for this? I'm hoping it's looooong :laughing:
What sort of batting would you recommend for this? Would Cotton batting be ok?
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I’m definitely in. Might adjust the book pattern and make it longer for me.
Is this going to be a June sew-a-long or allow a bit longer?
Also, is there an easy way to bookmark this thread so I can find it more easily when I need to?
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I hope it’s not a June sewalong, @WildAtlanticWay . It will take me that long to dig out the fabric.
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A ready for August would be good :P just in time for the autumn. For me this will take a bit of time to construct especially being a newbie to making garments.
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Sewalongs rather than competitions can afford to be a bit more open ended. The only trouble is...without a deadline things tend to remain unfinished. I'm remembering the temperature quilt project :P
Some people like boundaries ( me!! :embarrassed: ) but as I'm an onlooker....over to you participants :grouphug:
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As a sewalong there is no specific time frame and no voting/prizes. You can state your planned timeframe in your post.
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I've dug out my denim plus a couple of scraps of upholstery fabric that co-ordinate.
Suppose its time to start cutting squares!
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As a sewalong there is no specific time frame and no voting/prizes. You can state you planned timeframe in your post.
Excellent :thumb: I’d like mine ready for the autumn, if i finish it any earlier then it will be a bonus.
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What sort of batting would you recommend for this? Would Cotton batting be ok?
@Diane It depends how thick you want it to be. Wool is lightweight, warm and quite expensive; Cotton is good for most things but you might need to preshrink it for a jacket, unless you like the knubbly look. Flannel might work, but again prewash. You could also consider bamboo or really push the boat out and try silk.
https://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/acatalog/Wadding-Sample-Packs.html might be of interest/use.
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@Deafoldbat Thanks for the info, I’ve never made anything like this before so I’m being a bit cautious on how much I spend on batting/wadding. I don’t want the jacket to be too thick, it’s really just something to pop on if I’m in the car. I did order a sample of the cotton batting and it feels quite nice, thanks for the heads up on having to pre wash it.
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I'd like to have a go at this, but definitely won't be starting just yet. I'm unlikely to use the same pattern as they used on GBSB. A used copy of this (https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0891459804/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) popped through the door today. It's a bit dated (and very American) but there is a lot of food for thought. All the garments shown have minimal shaping and from my first quick skim-read, not a dart in sight.
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I know many quilters poo poo polyester batting but I really like it . I've never used anything else for a quilt and would happily use it for a jacket. Its lightweight, warm easy to quilt and washes really well with no shrinkage worry. The one I use is Soft and Bright (£7.90 /m in Empress Mills, less if you have more than 1 metre) I did once use some Hobbs polyester batting but found it patchy in its thickness so have stuck with Soft and Bright.
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I usually use 80/20 wadding
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I usually use 80/20 wadding
Yes, that's the correct English spelling of the word.
Poly wadding is lighter and loftier than cotton wadding, depends on what you want the end result to be like.
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I'm having lightside doubts about cutting yardage into squares for patchworking.
I might do a bit of mix and match as I only have short lengths of fabrics as well as old garments to cut up.
One of my fabrics has quite a large print and it would be quite nice to showcase part of that, perhaps on the front neckline and the centre back.
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Ok I am in but will not be starting sewing yet but will enjoy the planning. I would like to have it finished by the Autumn.
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I'm really looking forward to making this patchwork jacket. I have my main fabric squares but have also ordered some additional plain blender fabric so it doesn't look too busy, lining fabric also on order. I just need to try and decide how i'm going to arrange my fabric and what shapes i'm going to use......all good fun and a good distraction away from any anxiety.
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I don’t make clothes often, but I did consider making one for my almost 4 year old granddaughter. I’d need to find a pattern in her size. I would use polyester wadding, I think, if I go ahead.
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Hi just popped in saw Lowena last week she told me about you all making a quilted jacket thought you might find this helpful
https://youtu.be/f82iekX_zog
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Thanks for that ... I never knew that Edyta Sitar was Fraanks (https://youtu.be/qDsYhxCdVI4)sister
Can any of you Lightsiders give me an opinion on using a sweating shirt as a base ??? I do have a bran d new much bigger SS that I could use if its doable and makes a good job.
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@Iminei, are you planning to back your jacket with the sweatshirt or use it as a pattern?
Sweatshirting normally has a bit of stretch (as its a knitted fabric not woven) so if you are combining it with non stretch woven fabrics, you'd just have to take that into account.
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@Iminei I'd say that would dramatically increase your chances of it not working...
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Just watched the video linked earlier and I see now where Iminei is getting the sweatshirt idea.
The woman takes a sweatshirt one size too big, cuts it apart, then uses it as the pattern and wadding for her jacket.
When she shows herself wearing one at the end it doesn't look like it fits very well so hmmm.
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So far, so good. Actually this silk is the devil to sew - the sample pieces were anything but on grain but if I'd squared them up they'd have been to small to create the jacket. I ended up doing 'stitch & flip' and quilting each column as I attached it to the wadding to minimise any shifting about. Anyway atm the side seams match at block corners even after I sewed a small bust dart and I'm wondering whether to 'bag out' the lining or bind the edges.
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Oh that's looking great @Kad
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Can we post progress pics etc on our Official Sewalong Thread (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,14678.0.html) from now on ???
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I've merged the two topics, hope that is OK with you @Celia !
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Looking great @Kad
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Looking great @Kad I love your fabric.
What do you think of the fit?
This is my wearable toile so far. I’ve cheated and cut up a quilted throw that I bought ages ago and I’ve added two pockets and plan to change the neckline and make it into a V shape. I might try shaping the back too as I don’t like the sticky out look.
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That's looking good @WildAtlanticWay. You can always just have a more scooped curve to the front neck if you want comfort but to maintain that look.
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I finished it. This is my quilted wearable toile.
I lengthened the original Jacket pattern inc. sleeves as I don’t like Jackets to be too short on me. I also altered the neckline and added two patch pockets. I’ll make a start on my patchwork jacket next.
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Looks great, @WildAtlanticWay :perfect10:
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@WildAtlanticWay That's wonderful :perfect10: I love the fabric choice
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Oh thats wonderful ... I have a big stumbling block in being terrified to sew real things!
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I've merged the two topics, hope that is OK with you @Celia !
Yes of course no problem, it is lovely to see everything
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Oh thats wonderful ... I have a big stumbling block in being terrified to sew real things!
Thank you. ☺️
Please join in and have a go. Really, there’s nothing to be afraid of as you know how to use a sewing machine and sew a seam and you can create beautiful patchwork quilts so you’re already halfway there!
What does it matter if you make a mistake? It’s only fabric
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I’ll try again.
That looks better.
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We had Maria Thomas (Maria Thomas Textiles) as a speaker at my monthly quilt group today and these are two of a series of jackets that she has made. They are for decoration only as they would be most uncomfortable to wear as she uses wallpaper, teabags and many other things to get the effect that she wants. It was very interesting.
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Brilliant @twopence ... What did you do ???
Im going to remove my link and paste your text into this new post to make it coherent ... Toodle Pip!
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Oh wow! some of her work looks fantastic - and could be adapted to be wearable.
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Fascinating @twopence !
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Hi My take on the patchwork jacket .I had a quilt top that has been hanging about so quilted it then cut it up .Hope you like it
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Looking great @Stitches !
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Love it! You're so clever :sew:
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oh my gosh someone has already made a patchwork jacket :faints: i'm still thinking about mine, by the way it's a lovely jacket @Stitches
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What a lovely idea, it looks great.
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@Stitches that is brilliant what a good use for something you had already made.
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@Stitches That’s a great jacket and I love your colour choices. :perfect10:
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I am back home now from my lovely holiday to Northumberland.
How are the various patchwork jacket projects progressing?
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The last thing I need atm is a quilted jacket so mine has ground to a halt - it's lost the love that I had for it. Progress may resume later .
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Still working on the June Flash Make ... But I know what I'd like for the jacket ... just dont know how to go about it
I dont suppose theres a lightsider who wants to get together with me???
I'll do the patchwork ... you do the construction ... for both of us???
It would just be a few panels of a certain size wouldnt it ???
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@Iminei I would but I'm sure you can do it yourself. If you can do a block of Drunkard's path you can put a sleeve in.
Especially if you pick a style with a slightly dropped shoulder - as they are less curved.
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New Prima came today, and here in the fashion bit
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The jacket is from Next and just uses a printed patchwork quilted fabric
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https://www.next.co.uk/style/st897130/M53098#M53098
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Bleurgh!
@Iminei I would but I'm sure you can do it yourself. If you can do a block of Drunkard's path
AHA!!! But I cant do curved piecing .. so there! :P
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Don't want to sound like a stuck record, but if you make a boxy jacket there won't be any curved seams.
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Bleurgh!
@Iminei I would but I'm sure you can do it yourself. If you can do a block of Drunkard's path
AHA!!! But I cant do curved piecing .. so there! :P
Give up TSPers - she has an answer for everything :laughing:
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OK @Iminei I will PM you and we can see what we can arrange between us!
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Bleurgh!
@Iminei I would but I'm sure you can do it yourself. If you can do a block of Drunkard's path
AHA!!! But I cant do curved piecing .. so there! :P
Give up TSPers - she has an answer for everything :laughing:
Nope, your thinking of Lowena :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
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AHA!!! But I cant do curved piecing .. so there! :P
Hmmm. Can't do curved piecing, eh?
I give you the June 2018 BOM... (https://photos.app.goo.gl/obuJNlbFPZnX9AvM2)
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I am still interested in doing one of these but it’s not at the top of the list YET.
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Errrrmmmm .. Yes but there was lots and lots of trimming going on ... those squares were originally 25" sq !!! :rolleyes:
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lining for my patchwork jacket ... its a cotton poplin so hopefully slippy enough for the sleeves.
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Inspired by the concept of the jacket, but going off piste a bit I have made up 8 panels of patchwork in stretch denim. I've used narrow rectangles of varying length in a random pattern.
As I'm not planning on quilting or lining this, I've sewn and then overlocked all the seams. It has taken hours!
I'm going to cut the pieces out now and sew the jacket up, then I will share it with you.
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So for the quilted versions of the jacket it looks like once I've made up the quilt sandwich and sewn the pieces together I need to finish off the inside edges with binding. I've researched it a bit. The option that looked the neatest to me was to bind the inner seams with bias tape, and then hand stitch that down to the backing fabric. It could instead be machine stitched down which shows on the other side as a line of stitching.
When I made a coat from pre quilted fabric I trimmed the seams down leaving just the outer layer of fabric on one side and then folded that over the seam and stitched it down. That looked OK as well I thought.
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It could instead be machine stitched down which shows on the other side as a line of stitching.
A line of stitching within a patchwork is no problem at all ... choose a thread that blends in nicely and you'll never notice it!
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In the 'show and tell' at craft club yesterday one of the ladies had a patchwork jacket. 0_0
She said she'd used three small existing quilts to cut the pattern pieces from. She does teach a group so maybe they were small sample quilts but the colours blended well and there was no attempt to make it symetrical although there was evidence of various different blocks, a row of flying geese and a strip of stripes blending from red and blue to blue and red. I don't know what pattern she used but it was vaguely kimono shaped with a dropped sleeve. She had added patch pockets bound with black as was the rest of the jacket.
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That sounds really lovely!
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I just borrowed a magazine from the library, I think it is current and thought some of you might find the article on quilted coats interesting.
Here is a link to one of the websites too https://www.rdkc.com/blank-page
I am still planing to do a jacket but probably not until September
There is a pattern in the magazine especially for quilt makers that don’t do garment sewing @Iminei and @Lowena and anyone else
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I bought a selection of FQs (10) from Janet Clare's new range 'To The Sea' on Saturday. I didn't have a plan for them, but every time I look at them they yell 'We want to be a jacket!!'
I may need more than 10, because I want a jacket that comes down over my hips. :thinking:
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I met a very modest young girl at the local quilt group last week who showed me pictures of a QJ she made her daughter.
It was superb ... A light coloured jacket with carefully placed quilt blocks ... lots of negative space ... It looked divine, she was very clever!
I'll see if I can persuade her to join us and post some pics.
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Oh that sounds wonderful @Iminei , could you?
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I am now wondering if I could use the shirting fabrics I was thinking about for a quilt to do this jacket.
https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,14880.0.html
What does anyone think.
That sounds good @Iminei have you joined a quilt club?
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The quilt group is from 10 to 12 ... Ie I would have half the time if I joined, as I need to go to work but I do pop in now and then.
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That’s a shame @Iminei i know the feeling, I go nowhere much but you can guarantee if there is something worth going to it is on a day I can’t do or is in the evening which I am not keen on doing.
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As Promised I returned to the quilt group and the lovely Georgina had brought her gorgeous jacket.
Georgina's Patchwork Jacket (https://photos.app.goo.gl/EAbqBQWrozj8Yegx8)
She said if she would make another one she wouldnt use the Poly wadding she did as it made it too puffy and that she made the sleeves from two pieces to avoid it sticking out at a right angle (?) Does that sound right peeps??
Anyway, its gorgeous and a rather nice take on the idea, I hope you'll agree!
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That's very cleverly done, and really nice that it's not too "busy".
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Beautiful 😍
Thanks, @Iminei . Useful tips.
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Absolutely lovely :loveit:
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Lovely!
It has got a raglan sleeve rather than a set in sleeve, and these type of sleeves often come in two pieces or have a dart at the top. Its a good idea for this type of coat as the armhole seam is easier to do.
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That’s lovely @Iminei shame about the wadding. A nice cotton would have been better.
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From the lovely Georgina ...
Hi Iminei,
Here are a few in progress pics of the jacket, I didnt take many somehow.
I basically designed my design onto a scaled picture of the pattern pieces, I also drew 1" grid on the paper pattern piece so I could reference and position blocks as I made them.
I made each of the pattern pieces as it's own quilted piece and then stitched them together as the pattern says. Binding the edges instead of hemming and binding the seams inside (you need to take into account hem allowance on length and sleeves that you would have on the pattern piece and remove it or your jacket will be much longer than intended, you can always try it on and cut off excess before you bind the edges).
Also with the sleeves my pattern was a two part sleeve so I made the sleeve quilt pieces with just top and batting and then constructed them and after attaching them to the body of the jacket I added a separate lining to hide seams and batting and to reduce stiffness in the sleeve.
Hope that all makes sense and helps someone somehow haha.
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Oh that jacket is something rather special. I see on the last photo there is just a glimpse of a pattern instruction piece, do you think this lady would be willing to give is make and pattern number please?
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That's one superb jacket. :loveit:
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Zooming in on the photo, the layout sheet says it is a Burda pattern, but I can’t find which one ... yet :thinking:
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Looking at the line drawing, I think it is Burda 9363, but it is a child’s pattern.
https://weaverdee.com/products/bd9353
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Great sleuthing @StitchinTime
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It is indeed a childs jacket, hence the size as you can see from the pic of Georgina holding it ... I think her daughter is 2 1/2 at present so time to grow into it.
Georgina's Patchwork Jacket (https://photos.app.goo.gl/EAbqBQWrozj8Yegx8)
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Kate has finished her jacket.
Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dyWijDrWTc)
I'm going to be using the same book, but using men's shirts which I am currently collecting. This week I found one with giraffes on it. That will definitely be included.
ETA the video has been removed from YouTube. It may be reposted later.
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Kate has finished her jacket.
Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dyWijDrWTc)
I can’t view the video. Can you do a screen grab and post that instead, please?
I like the sound of the giraffe print shirt. Sounds very cute! 😂
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The video seems to have been removed from YouTube, @WildAtlanticWay . I wonder if it it because Kate usually posts videos on Sunday evening so maybe it will reappear later.
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I am really interested if you are using mens shirts as the fabric I have that I don’t know what to do with is mens shirting and I did wonder but thought it might be too thin @Pearl what pattern are you using?
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I'm using the pattern for the hanten jacket from 'The Book of Boro' by Susan Briscoe. It is lined.
In the video, which I will link to later when it is released (I think it was mistakenly released at 7am, rather than 7pm), Kate makes a reversible jacket made from denim (old jeans) and some fabric from a boro kit she was sent. I'm thinking of using the men's shirts for one side (inside) and indigo fabric for the other. I'm planning to do some sashiko stitching on the indigo fabric. I've even toyed with the idea of doing some indigo dyeing, but that might be a step too far.
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Kate has finished her jacket.
Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dyWijDrWTc)
Thanks @Pearl The video has now been loaded and it’s really worth watching. :thumb:
Must admit, when she demo’d the lining, I thought it was a wonderful collection of fabrics and would be really lovely as a second jacket, rather than wasted inside the denim one where you’ll hardly see it.
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Thanks @Pearl that looks interesting, I will watch the video later
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I am planning on making this quilt into a jacket.
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It's quite small though so I would need to quilt up some extra stuff for the sleeves.
I have fished out all the leftovers of the fabrics I used but don't know what design to do, I suppose its a chance to play!
Perhaps if I try to have 2 of the main log cabin blocks for each sleeve and then fill in the gaps until I have a sleeve shape.
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Not sure if this is the right place, but I found this, and thought it may be of interest.
Quilted Scrap Jacket (https://weallsew.com/how-to-make-a-quilted-jacket-with-scraps/)
Jessie
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Not quite a patchwork jacket, but this is currently in Rochester Cathedral down in the crypt.
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Not sure whether I like that or not :thinking:
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Threads magazine #219 Fall edition has an article "3 Ways to make a quilted jacket".
Quilted Jacket (https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2022/08/17/3-ways-to-make-a-quilted-jacket)
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For those who don't like the jacket pattern from the Sewing Bee book, I noticed that the Fold Line have a discount this week which covers a few patterns including
two quilted jackets
Grainline Studio Tamarack Jacket
Hovea Jacket & Coat
and a cute quilted waistcoat
New Craft House Everyday Waistcoat
15% off all the patterns featured on the 4-5th September with the code: SUMMERSOUT (expires at midnight on the 5th).
From the 6-10th September, you can get 10% off all the patterns with the code: AUTUMNISHERE (expires at midnight on the 10th).
I still find them quite expensive even with the discount, but it may be of interest to others here.
https://thefoldline.com/2022/09/04/the-edit-trans-seasonal-sewing/
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I've been thinking a bit more about my quilted jacket/coat.
I've got out the first quilt I made (not that I've done many) and it will be enough for the body. I've found all the scraps and spare yardage from the patchwork and will need to make 4 more blocks to fit the sleeves on, and I have some not quite matching red to line the sleeves.
As to the pattern I think I'm going to do a mash up between New Look 6316 and the Kinder cardigan from Wendy Ward. I like the sleeves and armholes from the Kinder, they are neatly on the shoulder (not dropped) but nice and roomy, so great for wearing over other things.
And I might also add some pockets somewhere from something because I love pockets.
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That sounds like a great idea @SewRuthieSews
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I've made the fabric for the back and the two front pieces of my jacket. I'll cut them out and sew the side and shoulder seams to get some idea as to how it's going to look before I start on the sleeves. So far it's all recycled denim (of ours) with a few pieces of fancier fabric. I like the way it looks as fabric!!
I will need to figure out what to use as wadding - I don't want it to be too thick, but it will need something. :thinking:
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Another idea: https://sewdifferent.co.uk/sunrise-jacket-sewing-pattern/
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@Acorn how are things going with your jacket, it sounded great to me.
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I'm afraid I haven't got any further - it's this retirement business, it's taking up a lot more time than I expected! :laughing:
It is, however, sitting on the back of a chair in the sitting room, reminding me to get on with it. Clearly not very successfully though.
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lol, It'll find its time :-)
I've dug the bits for mine back out to see what I will do next and I think a toile of the pattern - OOP New Look 6316 (from 2003) would be a good start.
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Its a simple pattern, with front, back, sleeve and collar (and facing in the original).
I plan to make it up in the longer version and then bind the outer edges with bias trim, which I'll also use to cover the seams inside. The body will be cut from the existing quilt, and I'll make 4 new squares for the sleeves. Collar and pockets will be cut from scraps or may need new quilted panels creating for them.
This pattern doesn't have a bust dart but I don't have a full bust so I think that'll be OK.
I'm starting to get excited about it now!
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That pattern looks ideal. I have some nice lining fabric that has been marinating for a while in my stash which I think I will use. I haven't come to any conclusions about the wadding though. I have a padded jacket (not made by me) that is ruined by the sleeves being too bulky, and I'm very keen to avoid that happening with this one.
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I will need to figure out what to use as wadding - I don't want it to be too thick, but it will need something. :thinking:
cotton wadding isnt actually thick .... its the amount of quilting that thickens things up ... if you see what I mean.
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The jacket I have with the bulky sleeves has no quilting on it at all - in fact the sleeves aren't patched, just plain fabric. :thinking: I suppose a lot of it is about the pattern for the sleeves, as well as the thickess of the wadding.
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I've widened my sleeve pattern (using slash and spread).
I am using the original quilt for the body of the coat, but have made another 6 blocks to cut the sleeves.
They'll need wadding and backing and then I can cut the sleeves out.
I have got some suitable garment lining fabric which would make the sleeves easier to get on, but not sure would take well to being the back of the quilt - hard to know. I do have some other fabric I could use, doesn't quite match the original backing, but hopefully wouldn't be too noticeable inside the sleeves.
@BrendaP what did you do for your quilted jacket sleeve linings?
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I'm only going to do a small amount of quilting on my jacket, and I think I will do that with just the wadding and the top fabric (and maybe something very thin to stop the wadding from catching on the machine), and then I'll put the lining in separately. I have a slippy jacquard lining fabric in my stash which I think will work well.
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@BrendaP what did you do for your quilted jacket sleeve linings?
@SewRuthieSews the silk jacket is doesn't have a wadding layer but it is lined with silk silk satin throughout with coverstitching over all of the piecing seams to hold the layers together. A well matured length of fabric bought in David Evans' closing down sale in the 1980s.
The denim jacket isn't quilted. The lining is poly-cotton, which wasn't a good choice; not slippery enough.
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Thanks for the quick response Brenda, I've not decided re lining yet, but have made up the quilt sandwich which I still need to lightly quilt which is the 'fabric' for the sleeves.
I've made the body up now, cut away the layers in the shoulder seams and covered it with a stitched down binding strip.
I would like patch pockets but may need to quilt something for that as the offcuts so far are not the right part of the patchwork pattern and I would like them to match.
I am unsure whether I want a collar or not and what I'm going to do about the binding. The original quilt which is the body had straight cut machine sewn binding on it. I've unpicked it where I cut out the shoulders/neck/front so could sew it back on round the new neckline, or I could unpick all the binding, recut new bias cut binding and sew that on - I have suitable fabric for that purpose.
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Wow!
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I have just cut out the fronts and back of my jacket and pinned them - and realised that it really doesn't need any wadding! I've tweaked the pattern a bit, and I think I might add a button band down the front, to calm down the patchiness a bit. I'm also wondering about making the sleeves plain, but the jury really is still out for that one. And pockets... it's supposed to have patch pockets, but I'm not sure.
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Made some progress on my quilt coat, it now has patch pockets, sleeves and a collar but still needs the binding round the neckline and wrists and the armhole seam and perhaps some sort of closure?
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Here's where I am up to
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Still need to bind the wrists, the inside armhole seam, maybe add closures and possibly an inner drawcord (to add some shaping)
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And it's done, and I've actually managed an outdoor shot of me wearing it
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Loads more detail t - https://ruthieksews1.blogspot.com/2022/10/quilt-coat-completed.html - if you are interested!
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Wow! That's wonderful. :perfect10:
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That's super @SewRuthieSews and it looks nice and warm too. I'm all for wearing patchwork!
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@SewRuthieSews You've made a lovely job of that, it looks well snug :perfect10:
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It looks very snuggly and the flashes of red really suit you.
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Let's have a look at the back then !!! :P I love the way the red buttons echo the centres of the patchwork and the binding. :perfect10:
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Love the coat Ruthie :loveit:. I feel guilty every time I see this thread because I've been planning to make a quilted jacket for aeons - no excuse really. Your sewing ethic is an inspiration!
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@realale here's the back
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That's amazing and it looks lovely on you :loveit:
Jessie
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Fabulous. You've made a good job of that. :thumb:
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@SewRuthieSews
That's fabulous! :perfect10:
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Well done that looks fantastic @SewRuthieSews!
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That looks absolutely perfect on you. Love it!! :perfect10:
I really want to make a proper patchwork quilted jacket/coat myself now but I’m not sure I could do it justice. 🤔
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Thank you everyone for all the kind comments. I love my coat and shall be wearing it, especially for any sewing related shopping trips or meetups!
For anyone wanting to have a go yourself its worth doing a mock up in some quilted fabric - buy a quilted throw from a charity shop to cut up (or I used the quilted bit from an old mattress cover - worn but laundered). Then just quickly sew that together and try it on. Make any changes to the pattern before you start making your quilted panels, then make up and quilt panels big enough for each pattern piece. If you have some patchwork blocks already made up but not used for anything, you could extend them with the background fabric to be big enough, then layer and quilt, cut out the pattern pieces and sew up trimming and binding the seams as you go.
It is a lot of work, and if you don't fancy wearing it out of the house, could make a fabulous housecoat for this chilly weather :-)
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Only just caught up on this thread, your jacket is brilliant @SewRuthieSews well done and very inspiring
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https://simplicity.com/new-look/n6742
NewLook 6742 is a new autumn release which can be made with prequilted fabric, so good for a quilt coat
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I just got the Kennis Wong book "Sew Beautiful" which has very simple patterns in it.
There's a Dolman sleeved jacket in it with a tie belt which could be made in quilted fabric.
(https://www.textillia.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/2021/01/01/Taktsang-3-Uncropped-1024x1024.jpg?itok=m7sdg4ry)
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I found a version which is quilted with a bound edge though not much detail is given
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmSpL4MqF6/?hl=en-gb
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She's said a bit on the minerva blog, but still not a great deal. I noticed her own blog has been suspended.
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The original in the book is made from "a quilted knit fabric" something I've never come across tbh, so its not much of a jump to make it from quilted fabric.
https://sweetmamalife.com/2021/02/sewing-a-quilted-jacket-a-quick-sew-house-seven-merlo-field-tee.html
this lady has made it quilted.
I liked the idea of no setting sleeves in for the quilters who dont sew garments.
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That one is very nicely done.
Just rembered that this landed in my inbox, yesterday. A real Labour of love and it looks great on her.
https://fridaypatterncompany.com/blogs/blog/patchwork-quilted-ilford-jacket-by-sam-from-purple-sewing-cloud
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Hi @Kad, did you manage to finish your beautiful jacket? If so I would LOVE to see a photo when you get a chance. Thanks in advance Ruthie
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No, sad to say but it's not progressed much further :cry: it got set aside over late summer for house guests to use the room and there it's stayed :facepalm: Perhaps as I work through my backlog of tasks it'll emerge again.
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There a three part article on the Bernina blog about sewing the quilted tamarack jacket
https://weallsew.com/sew-a-custom-quilted-tamarack-jacket-part-one/
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Wow just had a quick look and it looks interesting
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The alternative way of finishing the seams should be interesting, as that was a discussion point in this thread, last year.
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Hello all, new to the forum but thought I would join in on this sew ( I know I am late to the party).
This will be my first attempt at quilting, so bear with me. I have sent to China for some squares, selected a pattern to attempt. I picked Burda 11/22 108 will use scraps left over from making curtains for my house for the outer
This next part is where I am having problems deciding do I A; line the patchwork with a thin fleece throw I picked up in IKEA or B; use wadding and lining? If so what size wadding is suitable?
Thanks in advance gus
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Hi @Gustaff hopefully one of the more experienced quilters will chime in here and help you :-)
I'm not an experienced quilter at all. For my version I used cotton pieces in a log cabin pattern for the outer, thin polyester wadding for the batting layer and a large piece of cotton fabric for the lining layer. I made quilted sections larger than my pattern pieces, then cut them out, sewed together and then bound the raw edges round the edge and inside the coat with strips of fabric which matched my lining.
My coat only had a little stand up collar, so was not too hard to do
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Here's part two of the Tamarack Sewalong
https://weallsew.com/sew-a-custom-quilted-tamarack-jacket-part-two/
https://www.burdastyle.com/wool-coat-108-burda-style-10-22.html
the coat you have picked has a collar and revere which might be quite tricky to do in a quilted fabric and also quite bulky. I hope it works OK for you.
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Thank you for the words of encouragement.
This is the jacket I have picked. No collar, I hope to make it longer I think it will turn out egg shaped.
https://www.burdastyle.com/quilted-blouson-108-burda-style-11-22.html
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Ah yes, sorry I got the wrong one there.
Good to see your jacket pattern is supposed to be quilted, that should help.
Enjoy!