Make a Cozy Coat from Thrifted Quilts: Draft Your Own Pattern and Add Creative Closures
Mary Beth Temple
Class Preview
0:44
- In-depth Instruction; over 65 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
10:11
Learn how to select a quilt, how to prepare it, and other materials you will need for your coat.
Project Planning
18:44
There is a LOT of information in this session! We will talk about taking accurate measurements, which will give you the information you need to draft the perfect pattern. All the effort you put into planning your project will pay off in a gorgeous, well-fitted coat.
Cutting
3:51
While cutting each pattern piece is simple, placing them on your quilt requires a little forethought! We will talk about working with borders and getting the most bang out of your quilts design by placing to focus on the details you want to emphasize.
Seam Finishing
13:42
Unlike many other styles of garments, we want to do as much seam finishing as we can to the individual garment pieces while they are still flat - it is just easier to maneuver that way. We will look at serging or overlocking and two different finishes using bias binding.
Assembly
18:08
We finally get to sew! In this session we will sew our coat together, then finish up the neckline and add closures.
Description
Learn to make quilt coat without a commercial pattern – ensuring a custom fit and making each quilt coat you make as unique as you are! Whether you grabbed an appealing quilt at the thrift store or are getting a second life out of a family piece, you will be sure to make a beautiful garment that is warm and cozy.
Mary Beth Temple
Mary Beth Temple is a long-time designer of knit, crochet and sewing patterns, and lover of any other type of craft that comes across her path! She can often be found crafting by the beach near her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and makes no guarantees that there won’t be sand in her samples. With more than a dozen books to her name, Mary Beth is a prolific designer whose independent work can be found under her brand name Hooked for Life. You can check out her doings at HookedforLifePublishing.com/blog, and from there visit her various social media outlets.
Bonus materials available after purchase