Sewing - Tamarack Jacket

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that after watching the Great British Sewing Bee I set myself the challenge of sewing the same quilted jacket that the contestants were tasked to …

Tips, tricks and tutorials on how to make your very own quilt coat !

My first quilt coat did not go as planned- but I didn't give up! Read all about how I pulled this off! #quiltcoat #quiltedcoat #quiltedjacket #quiltclothes #quiltedclothes #memade #quilter #quilting #kileysquiltroom

Last week, I shared the process of creating the panels and all the prep required to get ready to assemble my quilt coat. Today, I want to share all about the assembly process. I chose the Patchwork Chore Quilt by Patchwork and Poodles and followed the extra instructions for a zipper (see instructions). The pattern includes 3 options of finishing options for the seams, one of which is designed so the coat can be worn reversible. This option requires some handwork - which I like! - especially...

Ta da! Earlier this month, I shared the process of creating the panels and the pattern prep (part 1) and then shared the assembly process (part 2). Today, I want to share my finished quilt and some more learning and overall tips. The pattern is the Patchwork Chore Quilt by Patchwork and Poodles and followed the extra instructions for a zipper (see instructions). I am just thrilled with the finished coat! I made the large size and it is a generous large - I'm pretty sure I could have made the...

A few weeks ago, I shared my "practice" Tamarack Jacket . As I mentioned in the last post, I had enough fabric to make one more jacket, so...

Find your perfectly styled quilt coat pattern today with this awesome post to show 6 different options! Also shows the perfect quilted coat options for toddlers and dogs so the whole family can be warm this winter! #quiltcoat #quiltjacket #patchworkandpoodles

We've put together a list of the best quilt jacket patterns you can try out for your next project.

BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter, walks you through all the steps involved in creating the perfect cozy layering piece for fall.

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BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter, walks you through all the steps involved in creating the perfect cozy layering piece for fall.

A physical pattern will only be mailed to you if you select the printed option.The Coda Quilted Coat is a great piece to add to your outerwear collection that can really make a statement. The coat can be pieced and quilted like a traditional quilt pattern or you can sew it as a normal garment coat pattern without piecing and quilting for a more everyday design. This is a great transitional pattern for quilters who want to dip their toes into garment sewing OR for garment sewists who want to...

Fall always puts me in the mood to sew jackets, sweaters and lots of other cozy layers. Maybe because I am always cold or maybe because layering is totally my style— whatever the reason I always have lofty goals to sew up a whole bunch of jackets and coats so that I have the perfect … Classic Take on Grainline’s Tamarack Read More »