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Quilt Coat Pattern Round Up!

19 June, 2024 by admin Leave a Comment

Which is my favourite quilt coat pattern?

It’s not surprising that I have embraced the quilt coat trend. I love making quilts, sewing my own clothes, and I hate being cold. And because I can’t disappear off to Spain every winter, a quilt coat is the next best thing!

Here are three of my favourite quilt coat patterns, along with a comparison of their hoods and some notes on binding:

Cheeky Lorena wrapped in a quilt coat
  1. The Tamarack by Grainline Studios
    • Pros: This pattern has a good range of sizes and features a flattering shape due to its scooped hemline around the hips. The longer back piece provides extra coverage, and you have the option for welted or patch pockets, as well as no collar, collar, or hood options.
    • Cons: The pattern was originally written for non quilted fabric, which can make it confusing, especially when dealing with darts and welted pockets. Additionally, the Hood, Collar & Patch Pockets Variation comes at an extra cost.
    • Hood: My favourite hood of the three. It’s a good shape and easy to bind.
Lorena's Tamarack
Tamarack
Chore Coat
Kaleidoscope Elemental Coat
Elemental
  1. The Chore Coat by Patchwork & Poodles
    • Pros: Designed specifically for quilted panels or to repurpose an existing quilt, this pattern has a slimmer fit and a sporty straight hemline at the hip. It includes the hood, collar, and pocket patterns in the initial cost. The pattern is simply written and easy to follow. I like the method for inserting the sleeve. It is straightforward to adjust the length of this coat.
    • Cons: Since it is a slim fit, you may want to make a toile (a test garment) to ensure the fit is perfect for you. It may not suit all sizes. 
    • Hood: My least favourite hood. I find it a bit bulky. I prefer the collared version.

  1. The Elemental Coat by Crinkle Dreams
    • Pros: This pattern offers lots of variations, including a cropped jacket, a hip-skimming length, and a longer knee-length version. There are also two sleeve lengths. Like the Chore Coat, you can choose a design with or without a collar or a hood, all included in the original pattern purchase. Plus, it features in-seam pockets, which we’ve all been waiting for in a quilt coat pattern.
    • Cons: I generally am not a fan of dropped shoulder designs as the coat can feel a little bulky, but I know others appreciate the extra room. The coat is designed with a one-button closing, but I chose to size up and add buttons down the front.
    • Hood: I also like this hood. It sits well around the neck and is easy to bind.

Making a Reversible Coat

Any coat can be made reversible with careful attention to binding the internal seams. This is my preference for any coat, as I dislike raw internal seams; unbound wadding leaves fluff on your clothes. However, I haven’t been able to master a reversible coat with double sided in-seam pockets, yet! Stay tuned…

Binding

I’m not afraid of a hand-finished binding; I think it’s worth the effort. I make my own by cutting 2″ bias strips and feeding them through the Simplicity bias tape maker. I’ve also used pre-made bias tape, stocking up at quilt shops that have a cute selection. There is a lot of binding required to bind a coat once you take into account the outside edges, sleeve cuffs, collar/ hood, and internal sleeve and side seams. It can be up to 8 meters depending on the pattern and size. Hate binding, most quilt coat patterns provide alternate finishing methods, like overlocking and Hong Kong seams.

Quilting Tips for Making a Coat

If you are making a quilt from scratch, think about how you want your finished coat to look and feel. Not just the patchwork but also the wadding and density of quilting:

  • Wadding: Cotton and bamboo wadding that has been lightly quilted and washed and dried has a better drape. Hand quilting with a wool/poly wadding gives a coat a puffy look.
  • Warmth: The warmth of your coat can vary based on the amount of patchwork, the type of wadding and the density of the quilting.
  • Lining/Backing Fabric: Choose smooth fabrics for the lining. They are softer on the skin and drape better.

Whether you’re looking for a project to keep you warm or a stylish way to showcase your quilting talents, these patterns and tips offer something for everyone. Happy sewing!

I teach a Two Day Quilt Coat Workshop. Find a list of them by searching my class schedule.

  • 2025 Quilt Coat Workshop Dates
  • 📍 10-12 April
  • Australasian Quilt Convention
  • Royal Exhibition Building (Melbourne)
  • 📍 2-3 May
  • Gilgandra, NSW
  • (private guild event)
  • 📍 23-24 May
  • Precious Time Fabric & Quilts 
  • Toowoomba, Queensland
  • 📍 31 May – 1 June
  • My Sewing Supplies (Lindfield)
  • 📍 7-8 June
  • Treehouse Textiles
  • Mornington, VIC
  • 📍 5-6 July
  • My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
  • 📍 26-27 July – 
  • Thorpe & Co
  • Boolaroo, NSW
  • 📍 27-28 September  
  • w/ Karen Lewis Textiles
  • West Yorkshire, UK
  • 📍 4-5 October  
  • Lady Sew & Sew
  • Oxfordshire, UK

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Winding Ways Workshop : Melbourne

4 July, 2023 by admin

Join me for a fun and educational one day workshop on Sunday 20 August from 10 am to 3:00 pm at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre.

This workshop is perfect for those who are passionate about patchwork and want to learn how to create unique designs using the beautiful Winding Ways block, also known as the Wheel of Mystery.

During the workshop, we will discover how to create a scrappy look that focuses on colour and value to make those secondary designs pop. We will also learn how to make it modern by focusing on the principles of negative space, minimalism, and strong graphic lines. For those who want to take it up a notch, we will also cover fussy cutting techniques that can add an exciting twist to your designs.

Throughout the day, you will learn tips for accurate cutting and straightforward piecing of the curved shapes. Students usually make a few blocks in this class. If you’re feeling ambitious, keep going to make a bed-sized quilt or cushion.

Two sizes of templates will be available to use on the day to make 6″ or 12″ blocks.

WHAT TO BRING

  • your sewing machine with a 1/4” patchwork foot (or hand piecing supplies)
  • a small cutting mat and small rotary cutter (28mm is recommended)
  • small iron and pressing mat (optional)
  • a selection of fabrics in light, medium and dark values (8 FQs or 7″ x WOF cuts will be enough for a one day class)
  • fine piecing cotton to match your fabrics (e.g., Aurifil 50wt)
  • fabric safe glue with a metal nozzle (eg Roxanne’s Glue Baste It)
  • a piece of batting or flannel to use as a design wall (optional)
  • general sewing supplies (scissors, pins, quick unpick etc)

The workshop fee is $150, and it includes delicious morning tea and refreshments. Bring your own lunch and reusable cup. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

PREORDER AVAILABLE: 6” or 12” template set, Roxanne’s Glue Baste-it, Olfa 28mm rotary cutter

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn in this lovely gallery setting and create beautiful designs with like-minded individuals. Book your spot online or contact me for more information. I look forward to seeing you there!

Tagged With: Classes, Modern Quilts, patchwork & quilting, Workshop

Thorpe & Co :: Boolaroo

9 January, 2020 by admin

Opal Essence Workshop

Contact the store directly to book your spot!

Opal Essence, Lorena Uriarte

Thorpe & Co
(02) 4929 4456

15a Main Road
Boolaroo, NSW 2284

Tagged With: Classes, Opal Essence, Workshop

Cottage Quiltworks :: Warriewood

26 July, 2017 by admin

Students may work on a variety of projects. Classes are technique based with support in colour and design. Each lesson is tailored to the individual group.

Please contact Cottage Quiltworks directly to book into a class on 9997 4661

Semester 2 – 2017 Dates

Saturdays

19/8/17

21/10/17

18/11/17

Wednesdays

6/9/17

Tagged With: Chuck Nohara, Classes, Modern Quilts, Opal Essence, patchwork & quilting, Quilt Classes, Sampler Quilt

Swirly Gig Quilt at Quiltsmith

3 September, 2015 by admin

As part of the Quiltsmith Summer School series I will be teaching my new Swirly Gig quilt pattern at Quiltsmith on January 20th, 2016

Stay tuned for further details or keep an eye on the Quiltsmith blog!

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Swirly Gig Quilt – Lorena Uriarte

 

Tagged With: Classes, Modern Quilts, Opal Essence, patchwork & quilting, Quilting, Quiltsmith, Swirly Gig Quilt, Sydney, Teaching

Patchwork & Quilting Class in Randwick

19 July, 2015 by admin

Lorena-Uriarte-quilt

This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.

Each week we learn a new technique to construct a beautiful patchwork sampler quilt.

Use fabrics that you love to create a traditional or contemporary quilt.

Suitable for hand or machine piecing.

Further information available here: https://www.cityeastcc.com.au/course/patch

Every Monday night for 8 weeks, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Randwick Girls HS.

Dates:

20th July

27th July

3rd August

10th August

17th August

24th August

31st August

14th September

Tagged With: beginner class, City East Community College, Classes, evening classes, patchwork & quilting, Quilting, Teaching

Patchwork & Quilting Class in Randwick

19 July, 2015 by admin

Lorena-Uriarte-quilt

This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.

Each week we learn a new technique to construct a beautiful patchwork sampler quilt.

Use fabrics that you love to create a traditional or contemporary quilt.

Suitable for hand or machine piecing.

Further information available here: https://www.cityeastcc.com.au/course/patch

Every Monday night for 8 weeks, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Randwick Girls HS.

Dates:

20th July

27th July

3rd August

10th August

17th August

24th August

31st August

7th September

Tagged With: beginner class, City East Community College, Classes, evening classes, patchwork & quilting, Quilting, Teaching

Patchwork & Quilting Class in Randwick

19 July, 2015 by admin

Lorena-Uriarte-quilt

This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.

Each week we learn a new technique to construct a beautiful patchwork sampler quilt.

Use fabrics that you love to create a traditional or contemporary quilt.

Suitable for hand or machine piecing.

Further information available here: https://www.cityeastcc.com.au/course/patch

Every Monday night for 8 weeks, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Randwick Girls HS.

Dates:

20th July

27th July

3rd August

10th August

17th August

24th August

31st August

7th September

Tagged With: beginner class, City East Community College, Classes, evening classes, Quilting, Teaching

Patchwork & Quilting Class in Randwick

19 July, 2015 by admin

Lorena-Uriarte-quilt

This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.

Each week we learn a new technique to construct a beautiful patchwork sampler quilt.

Use fabrics that you love to create a traditional or contemporary quilt.

Suitable for hand or machine piecing.

Further information available here: https://www.cityeastcc.com.au/course/patch

Every Monday night for 8 weeks, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Randwick Girls HS.

Dates:

20th July

27th July

3rd August

10th August

17th August

24th August

31st August

7th September

Tagged With: beginner class, City East Community College, Classes, evening classes, patchwork & quilting, Quilting, Teaching

Patchwork & Quilting Class in Randwick

19 July, 2015 by admin

Lorena-Uriarte-quilt

This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.

Each week we learn a new technique to construct a beautiful patchwork sampler quilt.

Use fabrics that you love to create a traditional or contemporary quilt.

Suitable for hand or machine piecing.

Further information available here: https://www.cityeastcc.com.au/course/patch

Every Monday night for 8 weeks, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Randwick Girls HS.

Dates:

20th July

27th July

3rd August

10th August

17th August

24th August

31st August

7th September

Tagged With: beginner class, City East Community College, Classes, evening classes, patchwork & quilting, Quilting, Teaching

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