Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets Book

If you've ever looked at a favourite quilt and wondered if you could turn it into a jacket, this book will show you how.

Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets is a practical and inspiring guide to creating beautiful wearable garments from quilts, patchwork, orphan blocks and treasured fabric collections. Written by Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson, this comprehensive book bridges the gap between quilting and garment sewing, helping makers transform their creativity into jackets they'll love to wear.

Packed with step-by-step instruction and expert guidance, the book features 10 stylish jacket and coat designs ranging from casual everyday layers to statement pieces that showcase your quilting skills. Whether you're working with scraps, unfinished blocks, vintage quilts or newly pieced patchwork, you'll learn how to confidently turn fabric into wearable art.

The authors explore four different construction methods, allowing you to choose the approach that best suits your style, skill level and fabric choices. Detailed chapters cover everything from planning layouts and quilting to fitting, assembly and professional finishing techniques.

Inside the Book

• 10 quilted jacket and coat projects
• Four garment construction methods
• Learn to use quilts, patchwork, scraps and orphan blocks
• Detailed fitting and adjustment guidance
• Professional finishing techniques
• Collar, cuff and pocket options
• Layout and quilting advice
• Hemming and garment construction tips
• Suitable for quilters and garment sewists

Four Construction Methods Covered

• Two-layer jackets with loose lining
• Traditional three-layer quilted jackets
• Reversible jacket construction
• Upcycled quilt garments

Bonus Pattern Downloads

The book includes downloadable jacket patterns featuring:

• Adult sizes XS–3XL
• Children's sizes 2–12
• Multiple jacket length options

Perfect For

• Quilters wanting to explore garment sewing
• Using orphan blocks and leftover patchwork
• Repurposing vintage quilts
• Creating one-of-a-kind jackets
• Slow fashion enthusiasts
• Handmade wardrobe projects
• Learning professional garment finishing techniques

Why You'll Love This Book

Quilted jackets have become one of the most exciting trends in modern sewing, and this book provides the knowledge and confidence to create your own. Instead of letting beautiful blocks sit unfinished in a cupboard, you'll learn how to transform them into garments that can be worn, enjoyed and admired every day.

Whether you're making your very first quilt coat or adding to a growing collection of handmade jackets, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets offers the inspiration, techniques and practical guidance to help you achieve beautiful results.

Book Details

Authors: Rae Cumbie & Carrie Emerson
Publisher: Landauer Publishing (Fox Chapel)
Publication Date: December 2024
Format: Paperback
Pages: 184
Project Focus: Quilted Jackets, Patchwork Garments & Wearable Quilting