Description
Join Lorena Uriarte for a 2 day Coat making workshop at Fabric Garden in Neutral Bay, Sydney. You will learn how to transform your quilt into a wearable jacket!
Please note that this is class is not suitable for beginners!
Tutor: Lorena Uriarte
Time: 10:00 am - 16:00 pm (includes 30 minute lunch break)
Dates:
- Saturday, 6th July
- Sunday, 7th July
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced. Basic dressmaking skills required.
Fabric & Notions
If you’ve got any quilts that no longer spark joy, turn them into a coat! In this workshop you will learn how to transform your quilts into cosy coats using a pattern suitable for most sizes.
This is a hands-on class cutting quilts and sewing them up into a wearable garment in two days. You may use a quilt you’ve already made, pre-quilted fabric or make the quilted panels specifically to make into a coat. Yes, this is a great opportunity to repurpose those orphan blocks and unfinished projects.
In the class Lorena will cover a variety of pocket, button, collar and hood options. Also, how different wadding, quilting and lining affects the look and feel of your final quilted coat. By the end of this workshop students should have a constructed a quilt coat, some binding may need to be done at home.
You will need a quilt with a minimum of 60” x 60” of useable quilted space.
Further requirements and considerations will be provided with the supplies list.
Pattern Options:
- You will need to download and print out a coat pattern in your size. Carefully follow individual pattern instructions for measuring, sizing and printing at home. If in doubt, size up. Trace pattern pieces on to medium weight interfacing or Trace & Toil. Cut two of the front and sleeve pieces. Copy all relevant pattern markings.
- Put your name on each piece.
Grainline Studio - Tamarack Jacket, a fitted and feminine style.
Patchwork & Poodles - The Patchwork Chore Coat, a relaxed fit.
Fabric-Store.com – Paola Workwear Jacket (free pattern used with modifications)
Prerequisites:
Each attendee will need to purchase their own copy of the pattern before the class.
Sewing machine.
Included:
Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please advise of any dietary concerns!
The class is capped at 8 students.
Please do not attend if you have any covid symptoms.
Cancellations Policy
Please refer to our refunds and cancellations policy before making your booking.
We require a minimum of 5 students to run this class. Should the minimum not be met - we will contact you to reschedule or refund your course fee.