Description
If you have ever thought about making your own quilted jacket, this is your chance to do it with guidance every step of the way.
The Tamarack Jacket is a true garment pattern, which means you are not locked into one look. You can adjust the length, add or skip a zipper, include pockets or keep it simple. It really can be made to fit your style.
Vida will help you think through your options ahead of time so you come into class ready to get started and make steady progress.
What You’ll Learn
- Work with a true garment sewing pattern
- Understand how to size and prepare for a wearable project
- Explore different quilting options for garment construction
- Customize details like length, closures, and pockets
- Build confidence sewing garments with quilted fabric
Who This Class Is
- Quilters ready to move into garment sewing
- Anyone interested in making a custom quilted jacket
- Those comfortable with basic sewing and ready for the next step
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor
Vida Anderson serves as the education coordinator here at The Quilt Shop at Linda Marie’s. She is a Quiltworx certified instructor, professional longarm quilter, and experienced educator. Her teaching style helps break down more advanced projects into manageable steps so you can enjoy the process and finish strong.
Class Details
- Dates: August 21 and August 22
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days
Pricing
- Class Fee: $40
- Max Students: 10
Supply List
Please bring the following to class:
- Sewing machine in good working order with regular sewing foot
- Sharp scissors for garment sewing
- Rotary cutter
- Personal cutting mat
- Thread for garment sewing
- Pins
- Yardage according to your size
- Pattern size determined based on bust measurement Tamarack Jacket pattern by Grainline Studios
All required and optional items are available for purchase at the shop
Additional Information
If you would like your fabric longarm quilted before class so you can cut from pre-quilted fabric, it must be completed ahead of time. The cutoff date is August 10. Pricing follows standard longarm quilting rates.
