Time for a quilted jacket

It won't have escaped anyone's notice that quilted jackets are hugely popular right now.  For those of us who have cupboards full of quilts we don't quite know what to do with, they're a great way to breathe new life into an old project.  Or make a new quilt and jacket from scratch and have fun with colours in the outside of the jacket, the lining and the binding.

Available to buy as a single class from mid July 2024.  Class goes live on 1 August.   

Design the jacket to fit and suit you. 

Since the jacket we will be making is very simple in design, it can either be made using a basic pattern or even using an item of clothing as a template and I'll be taking you through these two options so that you can make a jacket that fits and suits you.  

Week 1

During week one we will be cutting the strips and sewing them into strip sets which we then cut into 45° strips to make the segments of each of the lone star diamonds.  Coloring sheets will help you plan your design and colour palette.  

Week 2

In week two we will assemble the eight diamonds, aligning and pinning the seams so that they meet at the diamond points.  As usual, there will be detailed instructions and lots of tips from Lynne along the way.

Week 3

Now we will take the next steps to trim the star sections and add the background wedges, then sew the whole thing into a lone star top.  Lynne will be talking about quilting decisions bearing in mind that the quilt is going to be made into a jacket.  

Week 4

In the final week we will be turning the quilt into a jacket.  Surprisingly this is the quickest and easiest part of the process.  Lynne keeps the jacket very simple but of course you could add pockets, collars, cuffs, pockets or any other detail you'd like to add!

Week 5 - A Bonus Project

Lynne decided to add a quick and simple lone star cushion for anyone who liked the idea of tackling a lone star but didn't have the time or inclination to make a whole quilt and jacket!