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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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Kawandi: Green Door Studios (Robertson)

8 February, 2024 by admin

Lorena stitches kawandi with bright colourful fabrics.

 

https://www.greendoorstudios.com.au/workshops/kawandi-with-lorena-uriarte-24th-august-10am-til-4pm

 

 

Tagged With: kawandi, kawandi wor, patchwork & quilting, Quilt Classes

Kawandi : Melbourne

12 January, 2023 by admin

Finally, my return to Melbourne to teach two Kawandi Workshops!

This time at the fabulous big space at GJs Fabrics in Fairfield so you can pick up some goodies before and after the class.

Two days to choose from: Friday 3rd February and Saturday 4th February, 10am to 3pm.

The cost includes a complete kit with everything you need to make your own small kawandi panel: foundation fabric, batting, an assortment of colourful patchwork fabric, needles, pins, 12wt Aurifil thread and more!

Morning and afternoon tea will also be provided. Bring a packed lunch if you wish.

Kawandi Workshop with Lorena

Tagged With: beginner class, kawand, kawandi, kawandi workshop, Quilt Classes, Teaching, Workshop

Cottage Quiltworks :: Warriewood

9 January, 2020 by admin

Second Saturday of the Month Class at lovely Warriewood quilt shop, Cottage Quiltworks.

Friendly class and staff, great variety of fabric and notions.

Work on a variety of projects.

Book your spot directly with the shop.

Dates for 2020

8 Feb

14 March

4 April

9 May

13 June

4 July

8 August

12 Sept

10 Oct

7 Nov

12 Dec

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Chuck Nohara Masterclass :: Little Bay

26 July, 2017 by admin

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Chuck Nohara Masterclass 26-27 August.

This weekend will be inspiring and hopefully motivate any of you who are stuck on your progress.

There will be a number of completed quilts for Show and Tell from myself and past students.

The format is loosely structured around 6 key lessons with lots of input from you!

So if you have any particular blocks you are stuck on or want to try, let me know 🙂

  1. Design and Execution: resizing blocks, colour and fabric choices, useful techniques
  2. Machine vs Hand Piecing: balancing precision, speed and ease.
  3. Applique: circles, reverse applique, bias stems
  4. English Paper Piecing: straight and curved blocks
  5. Combining techniques within one block
  6. Layout, Sashing and Border designs

The cost for the two day workshop includes Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea.

I will have a multi function printer available to print on demand, irons, boards, large cutting matts and cords.

Multiple design walls will be set up so you can display your work so far.

We have the entire venue to ourselves so there is plenty of room to spread out.

There’s also lots of parking right by the entrance.

Please contact me if you are interested in this workshop

lorena AT lorenauriarte.com

Tagged With: Chuck Nohara, patchwork & quilting, Quilt Classes, Quilting, Sampler Quilt

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

Cutting Cloth : Melbourne

24 March, 2016 by admin

more details coming

Tagged With: Chuck Nohara, patchwork & quilting, Quilt Classes

Cutting Cloth : Melbourne

24 March, 2016 by admin

more details coming

Tagged With: Chuck Nohara, patchwork & quilting, Quilt Classes

Cutting Cloth : Melbourne

24 March, 2016 by admin

Start your Chuck Nohara journey with some top tips and techniques at Cutting Cloth, Melbourne.

I’ve completed two versions of the stunning Symbol Quilt by Chuck Nohara, and I love showing others how to master sizing your blocks, choosing an approach and layout options for your completed quilt.

Students will need their own copy of Chuck Nohara’s 2001 New Patchwork Patterns, published by Quiltmania.

Classes will be held on 8th May, 31 July, 28th August and 23rd October.

Other patterns also available, details to be confirmed.

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Lorena Uriarte A symbol recomposed

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Tagged With: Chuck Nohara, Cutting Cloth, Melbourne, Quilt Classes, Sampler Quilt, Teaching

Patchwork Quilting : Randwick

3 February, 2016 by admin

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

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