DIY Quilted Jacket

I’ve wanted to make a quilted jacket for forever. And… I finally did! Sewing this quilted jacket into shape was one of the most challenging, yet rewarding creative experiences I’ve had yet.

DIY Quilted Jacket

I saw these Southwestern fabrics in a quilt shop, and was immediately inspired. I scourged the internet for a free quilt pattern until I found one that would capture the same essence as the color and detail of the patterns, while still allowing the fabric to take centerstage.

I’ve never constructed a jacket before. In fact, the only other garment I have constructed is a workshop apron. So, deciding to construct my first true garment AND custom piece the entire top was a daunting task but I had a vision. Completely learning on the fly with blogs, books, and Youtube videos, I was able to whip up this jacket in my spare time within 2-3 weeks.

You can make one too! Here’s how I did it.

Quilt Pattern: Wild Honey by Sharon Holland Designs. PDF pattern & blog post here.

Jacket Pattern: Paola Workwear Jacket. PDF pattern & tutorial here.

Tools & Materials

• Fabric for pieced quilt top and backing

• Cotton/Wool/Polyester Batting

• Bias Tape (I made my own)

• Sewing Machine (I have a Pfaff Quilt Ambition)

• Sewing Thread

• Pins or Clips

• Safety Pins

• Fiskars Fabric Scissors

• Embroidery Scissors

• Measuring Tape

• Fiskars Cutting Mat

• Fiskars Rotary Cutter

• Fiskars Acrylic Ruler

• Seam Ripper

• Steam iron

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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.