(ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!)-26 Aug. 2025
Learn how to make a Quilted Jacket! We are inspired by the Free Spirit Coat Story Challenge and want to help you make a Jacket!
The Retreat House is 704 N. Washington Ave. Wellington, KS 67152
This class is a two part class Session 1 has two optional dates, just come to one
Tuesday, September 2nd - Session one 10AM - Noon OR 4PM to 6PM (Main Store/Beehive Classroom)
*Exact location of measuring day will be emailed. This is also a short session
(2nd Part - Piecing the Jacket)
Tueseday, Septmeber 30th All Day 9am - 4pm (The Hive Retreat House - 704 N. Washington Ave. Wellington, KS)
2 Pattern Sizes:
Smaller Sizes (Example: Small, Medium & Childs): Tamarack Jacket Pattern 0-18
Regular Sizes (Large, XL, Plus Sizes): Tamarack Jacket Pattern 14-30
*Sizing Chart Linked on Pattern. The first class will also help you get measured to determine your size
Why are we bringing back the Make Your Own Jacket Trend?
Free Spirit Coat Story Challenge:
https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/be-inspired/freespirit-coat-story/
Research Inspiration ideas ahead of time:
https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/be-inspired/freespirit-coat-story/
Watch the Jacket Pattern Videos on YouTube:
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2023 Challenge
https://freespiritfabrics.com/homemade-challenge-rules/
Tamarack Jacket Pattern Overview:
Designed with the transitional seasons in mind, the Tamarack Jacket is a warm and stylish quilted coat perfect for spring and fall layering. Follow one of the two quilting designs included, or design your own to make your Tamarack totally original to you! You’ll stay toasty thanks to the inner layer of cotton or wool batting, while the roomy welt pockets will keep your belongings safe and your hands warm. Techniques involved include straight seams, basic quilting, sewing darts, inserting welt pockets, and applying bias binding.
Printed Paper Pattern
Final Product: Wearables / Clothing
Technique: Standard Machine Sewing
Skill Level: Intermediate
Why is this a 2 Day Class?
Step 1 - Preparing a quilt that will be "cut up" to make the jacket or if you have a quilt at home that you want to cut up.
Step 2 - Constructing the jacket (You will bring Pre-Quilted Pattern Sections to class, All Cutting for the Jacket will happen during Session 2 class)
1st Day of Class Session one Activities:
Measure everyone and determine the size of your jacket - pattern sizes are traditionally different than the size you buy in a store.
Trace your pattern onto Pattern Ease. (Beehive has pattern ease)
Jacket pattern - ask to make sure you are buying the right size
Decide what design and fabric to make your quilt out of. Ask questions about making your quilt, so that your jacket can be cut out during session 2. Between Session 1 and Session 2 make your quilt top. Quilt your quilt and prewash the quilt prior to Session 2.
What to do before Session two:
Decide on the pattern you want to use for your quilt.
QuiltSmart fusible interfacing and or Ten Sisters Fusible Grid Interfacing can be used for the design. We have the Double Wedding Ring and On Point fusible. Beehive has 1 inch, 1.5 inch, 2.0 inch and 2.5 inch square fusiable interfacing available for making a variety of patterns.
Select fabric
I used a layer cake but you can also use yardage for the outside of the jacket.
Lining fabric. I purchased 4 yards which was more than I needed but I will use for the binding.
Supplies needed (For Part 2 of Class)
Sewing machine or Serger (Less binding required if you Serge your edges)
Normal sewing notions (scissors, etc)
Irons and ironing boards provided
Jacket pattern - wait to purchase until you know your size can ask at Session 1
Pattern Tracing Paper - 1.5 or 2 yards
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