How to Make an Easy Patchwork Jacket

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06-11-2010, 06:10 AM

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EdieClay

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I hope everyone that makes one of the jackets will post a picture. It will be fun to see how many of us were inspired by the beautiful examples and clear step-by-step directions. Thanks!

06-11-2010, 06:20 AM

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mimistutz

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Boy do I feel dumb. To print (without saving)and get the right side, go to file, page set up and change setting to Landscape. How easy! guess I was looking too hard.

06-11-2010, 06:49 AM

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Cookie64

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All of the jackets look great plan to make one soon.

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06-11-2010, 06:51 AM

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Nell

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Dotty, she did say to purchase a sweatshirt one size larger than normal.

06-11-2010, 07:16 AM

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UglyCook

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Originally Posted by mimistutz

I have 2 questions. First, about attaching the patch pieces. I think I have it, but to be sure you attach one piece at a time correct, does it ever get too thick when you zig zag over the same place a couple of times or does that not really happen?
The other question is, would it make a difference if you turned the shirt inside out and basically sew the pieces to the inside side. Just thought it might make a smoother looking "lining" as long as there wasn't a lot of printed design on the shirt.
I can't wait to start this project Hey, how about a vest too!

I haven't had a problem with the pieces or the seams, but if your machine doesn't handle layers very well, you might want to watch that.

I don't see why you couldn't use the sweatshirt inside out, especially if it's pilled, that would be a good way to recycle it.

06-11-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EdieClay

I hope everyone that makes one of the jackets will post a picture. It will be fun to see how many of us were inspired by the beautiful examples and clear step-by-step directions. Thanks!

Truly! That would be awesome.

06-11-2010, 07:27 AM

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I have been following this thread with interest, because I have seen some of these jackets and they look awesome.

When I get a little more time I will try one for the winter, would be just great for a cold day, bright and warm.

Elle

06-11-2010, 08:35 AM

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Pat G

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I have found that if I don't cut up the front before I put the fabric on, it holds the shape better. I cut off the bottom ribbing, sleeve ribbing, and then cut up the side and sleeve. I leave the neck ribbing on until I've finished. I cut the neck ribbing off, as well as cutting up the center front after I've finished all the "patchwork", and put binding on neck, front, and bottom. I usually put a cuff/border on the sleeve so I can turn up the sleeves a little bit. A lady came to our quilt guild and did a workshop on these shirts. On some of them, she left the neck ribbing on, and put the bottom ribbing back on and didn't cut them up the front -- and her husband wears some of them. The ones she showed us were just gorgeous. I'll see if I can find some pictures and post them later.

That totally makes sense to hold off on cutting the center. I'll try it that way next time. Can't wait to see your pics.

I've also seen this same method used but using Bargello strips instead. Makes a very striking jacket but I haven't had time to try it yet.
What a wonderful tute you gave us. Thanks so much.

06-11-2010, 10:35 AM

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brendadawg

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I usually work 3-4 pieces at a time, as many as you can zig-zag around and have them pretty much stay in place. I have used Roxanne's glue also. Just make certain the pieces are so close they touch one another. I don't sew over the same place twice. I stop when I get to a row of stitches and begin on the other side if necessary. Another method (instead of zig-zagging two pieces together) is to put the pieces on with edges touching. Then use a straight stitch less than 1/4" inside the edge of the fabric on each piece. Then when you wash it, the fabric will fray, a bit of the sweatshirt color might show through, and you'll have a more "raggedy" jacket.

I'm sure you could turn the shirt inside out, but I just felt the inside was softer. Also, after you get all the pieces on, you can quilt the whole jacket, if you choose to do so. If you have a larger piece of fabric, you can embroider a design on it.

On my first one, I realized the pieces will seem smaller once you start sewing (LOL). This was a project I worked on in short sessions.