Anyone make a quilted jacket? Any tips you willing to pass on?
09-19-2025, 02:32 AM
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Shingles is awful! I had a small outbreak a few years back when then I was below the recommended level for the shot. If that was considered small, I don't want to find out what a bad case can be but I've heard some horror stories. Since then, I've gotten older and they've lowered the age limit. But then during Covid they were having shortages. Having had it recently, supposedly my immune system is boosted -- but some people do get repeat cases. Is on my list for this year.
Some people find some pain relief with gabapentin (prescription) but that puts some people to sleep.
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Some people find some pain relief with gabapentin (prescription) but that puts some people to sleep.
I think it is related but whether it is or not, right after the shingles I developed sciatica. I found out that getting in and out of a car was an extremely complex motion that typically had be on the verge of tears (I was still working then).
09-20-2025, 03:58 AM
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I saw a video where she suggested, if using a sweatshirt as the base, you reverse the sleeves so that the smooth side is towards your body rather than the fuzzy side. Said it would be easier to slip your arms in that way. I wonder if using the smooth side out for the whole jacket is the way to go.
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I am hanging in there. I got this just after my hubby went in for cancer surgery. I guess I got upset and came down with the shingles. I got it in a wide strip from the middle of my chest, under the armpit and up the arm to the elbow, and onto my back. This is the most painful thing I have ever experienced in my life.
I you are at risk, please get the shot. Save yourself. From what I have read, this can hang on for months.
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10-16-2025, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for the tip! I wouldn't have realized that until it was too late.
10-16-2025, 07:38 PM
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I've made a lot of wearable art type jackets over the years. The technique that works best for me is to not use any batting or flannel. I use a bottom weight twill fabric or fabric that I've interfaced with fusi knit type interfacing for the base. I place this with the fabric (or right side of fabric) down and build the piecing directly on this so that I don't have to do a lot of piecing and then cut it all off at the edges. The result is a jacket that isn't bulky and doesn't add 20 lbs to your weight. I often use the stitch and flip technique so everything is solid and won't move around on you. At this point quilting is mostly for decoration. I quilt mine because I like the look. Also, you don't have to add a lining as the base fabric becomes your lining. I usually serge the seams but if you don't have a serger, you can use a hong kong finish or any other seam finish on your seams. I've done this method probably 10 times and it works great.
10-16-2025, 07:56 PM
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I just saw an article with quilted jackets as "the thing" to wear this year. I can't believe it! Here is the link. 20 Quilted Patchwork Jackets That Are So Chic | Who What Wear
Now rev up those machines' girls. Time to use up those UFO's.
I just plan on making my original jacket idea right now but, who knows?
Now rev up those machines' girls. Time to use up those UFO's.
I just plan on making my original jacket idea right now but, who knows?
The pictures are very helpful. The detail on the Avec Les Filles Embroidered Paisley Belted Quilted Jacket breaks up the visual bulk of the sleeve a quilted jacket can have.
