Quilted Jacket HACK!

*Please bring your lunch for a break in the class :)*

Have you been wanting to make a quilted jacket…But it seemed like just too much work? For this class we will sort of ‘cheat’ and use a thrifted quilt. The quilt does not need to be a ‘pieced’ quilt can be a simple printed type. Hey, it can even have a bit of wear (hole/stain). We can work around almost anything. An upcycled quilt includes outer fabric, batting, lining and is already quilted – saving so much work!
Get Ready to Thrift!!

What quilt to thrift:
Twin size or larger –
 - Has fabric backing, not bare
Cotton fabric is best
Not too poofy or thick, thinner is easiest to sew
Must be machine ‘wash and dry’
A decorative bias or scalloped edge can be a great design feature!
‘Generally’ have the quilting is intact – doesn’t need to be perfect
Closures:
~1- 1.5” wide buttons
         - Thrift these at Scrap RVA!
OR extra-large sew on snaps
OR riveted snaps

THE BOOK/Pattern:
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets by Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson (included with the class!!!)
This includes the OPUS jacket pattern! (With or without a collar)
The book includes:
- 10 quilted jacket and coat projects
- Patterns for adults and kids (tiled patterns)
- Plus a QR code link to download full format patterns, for printing
We will generally follow the OPUS pattern (pg. 90), but in a shorter jacket style
Their simple but unique square armhole eliminates bulk under the arm! Unlike other patterns!
The pattern has very inclusive sizing, XS to 3XL ( bust 30-58”, hip 33-63”)

SUPPLIES: Available from ALL BRANDS – discounted for class!
NECESSARY:
1. Pattern: comes in your purchased book, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets - included with class
2. Thrifted Quilt
3. Bias tape - purchase single fold bias tape OR make your own with 1 3/4-2” wide tape (~ 9 yards)
It could be contrasting, but if it matches the quilt front, it will make life easier!
4. Buttons/Snaps/Frogs for a closure. You can also make ties!
5. Sewing Machine in good working order and knowledge on how to use it (threaded, new needle), bobbins, machine manual
6. Thread 100% Polyester, color to match bias and exterior
7. Needles - Microtex 90/14 NEW
8. Basic sewing stuff: rotary cutter, pins (sharp), scissors, seam ripper (new), Frixion heat erasable pen,
seam gage, measuring tape, etc.

OPTIONAL but nice to have: Thread snips and Annie’s Stiletto – I love this tool!

BEFORE CLASS:
Pre-wash and dry quilt
Sewing Machine in good working order - and bring it threaded with a new needle and 2 wound bobbins
READ through your pattern, get familiar! (pg. 90) - PICK UP BOOK BEFORE CLASS
Print and tile the pattern (pg. 19), will require printing 28 pages.
Or take to copy shop, just google “Richmond VA sewing pattern printing”
Bring the book, pattern & quilt and we can double check size!