I have seen simple jackets quilted and the sweatshirt method. It depends on how polished you want the finished look.
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom
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I have made a lot of them. I'm not sure I have an photos on this computer. I may have to wait to post photos until I get home. My best advice on pattern is something simple with simple lines. Let your piecing/applique/quilting be the focal point. Don't use batting. You always end up looking fat when you use batting. I use flannel in some jackets, others I piece directly on to a twill backing.
I don't have pics here, but here's a thread on one jacket I made https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...t-t285622.html And here's another https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...t-t281582.html When I make a piece of clothing that's pieced. I cut whatever base fabric I'm going to use (flannel or twill) to shape and then place it on the design wall. I make my blocks and place them on the backing to shape. That way I don't end up making a lot of blocks that are just cut off. I have even use small pieces I cut off the block on one part to fill in a small place on another part. It saves a lot of time and work that way. Thank you for your advice - your tips are very helpful. I would love to make a quilted waistcoat/vest for myself and had wondered if batting should be used. Your coats are beautiful! |
I have also made a jacket on a sweatshirt. I loved it but it was to big so I gifted it to a friend. I would think you could use most any pattern to make one, just quilt your pieces on a light weight foundation and cut them out according to pattern.
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Originally Posted by Moira in N.E. England
(Post 8324692)
Thank you for your advice - your tips are very helpful. I would love to make a quilted waistcoat/vest for myself and had wondered if batting should be used.
Your coats are beautiful! |
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