Weekend Workshop – Make a Quilted Jacket

Maximum Class Size 6

Level: This is an Intermediate class designed forcompetent sewers who haveused commercial sewing patterns already and wish toadvance their skills.

We will be using the Megan Nielsen Hovea Pattern, which is a loose fit, drop shoulder jacket with three length options and style options on collar band, pockets and belt. Enjoy creating your own quilted fabric jacket and learn how to work with chunky (layered) fabric using a walking foot.

Fabric Requirements:You will be making your own quilted fabric for the project which will require double quantity fabric for the two layers.On booking, we will advise you on the amount of fabric you require based on your style option and size.

Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight cotton fabrics, quilting weight cottons and lightweight denims are best for this project. Avoid anything stretchy, shiny or with a lot of movement such as linen.

You can contrast outer and lining or use the same fabric for the inside and outside of the jacket but avoid anything too heavy on the inside.

In order to make the best use of time in the class it is essential that students cut out their pattern andtheir fabric before the class to maximise sewing time.

Things to consider

• We will be quilting using either straight lines (vertical or horizontal but not both) or freestyle, unmeasured quilting so bear this in mind when you choose your fabric.

• Quilting lines are less visible on darker colour or patterned fabric.

• Lightweight cotton fabrics, quilting weight cottons and lightweight denims are best for this project. Avoid anything stretchy, shiny or with a lot of movement such as linen.

• We will be using a walking foot on the sewing machines when we quilt the fabric. We have walking feet to fit the machines in the Sewing School but if you bring your own machine you will need to bring a walking foot which fits it. You may prefer just to use our machines for this project.

• There is a lot to do in this class! With a good amount of prep, our excellent leadership and some focussed activity in class we hope to get it all done but dont be too disappointed if you dont leave with a fully finished Hovea. Well make sure you have the support you need to fully complete the project either at home or in one of our Freestyle sessions.

Snacks and hot/cold drinks will be available throughout the day.There aremany cafes and restaurants nearby where you can purchase lunch, or you are very welcome to bring a packed lunch into the workshop.

Please have a read through our cancellation policy before booking:

Our Cancellation Policy:Unfortunately our classes are non refundable. Due to our small class sizes it is also very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to fit you in on another date but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances.
In the event that we are forced to cancel a class, we will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or swap your booking to another suitable date.