Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets

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Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets by Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson is 184 glossy pages chock full of inspiration, illustrated step-by-step instructions and practical tips for success in sewing quilted and patchwork coats and jackets.  It includes 10 inspirational jacket and coat projects for adults and kids along with 2 tiled patterns, plus a QR code link to download full format patterns. Projects range from relatively basic, wholecloth and patchwork,  to advanced piecing, applique, collage, and reversible jackets and coats.  Preorder now for delivery of your signed copy after Dec. 17, 2024. Please indicate in notes to whom you would like the signature inscribed.

Description

Fit for Art is delighted to announce the publication of Rae and Carrie’s new book, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. It’s a comprehensive guide to sewing a quilted jacket or coat from design to finishing touches. Be inspired by 184 glossy pages chock full of  illustrated instructions and practical tips for success in sewing quilted and patchwork coats and jackets including:

  • 10 fabulous projects, starting with a basic whole-cloth quilted jacket and progressing through patchwork, piecing, appliqué, collage, and reversible coats and vest.
  • Projects crafted from new fabrics, scrap collections, existing quilts and orphan quilt blocks.
  • Two patterns for the Opus Jacket, one in adult sizes (XS – 3XL) and one in kid sizes (2-12), in multiple lengths with the option of a kimono style front band or shirt style with collar. Tiled patterns are included in the book as well as a QR code link to download the patterns for printing in full size or tiled formats.
  • A detailed planning section, including design guidelines, material selection, notions and tools.
  • General information about making the Opus quilted jacket or coat with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for preparing the patterns, making a mock-up, assembly and construction.
  • All the techniques needed for quilting, assembling, lining and finishing the coat or jacket, along with some fun extras on cuffs and pockets.

Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets is due for release by Fox Chapel/Landauer Publishing on December 17, just in time for holiday gift giving! Preorder now to receive your signed copy of the book in December. Or join us at the Book Launch Party on Dec. 18th to purchase a signed copy of the book in person.  We’d love to see you there!

Photos of all 10 projects are being added gradually to our Opus photo gallery.  Look forward to a series of blog posts in 2025 delving into some of the project planning and construction details that didn’t make it into the book.  Find additional samples of quilted jackets and vests in the Quilted photo gallery.

Additional information

Weight 1.4 lbs
Dimensions 10.5 × 8 × .4 in

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