JANUARY 2023:
Parchment Jacket
DOWNLOAD PARCHMENT JACKET YOUR PAST CREW LIBRARYA cozy raglan sleeved jacket that can be quilted in a zillion ways!
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Resources for Sewing Parchment
BLOG TUTORIAL
How to Make Bias Tape
Blog tutorial
How to Make + Install Double-Fold Bias Tape
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Three Ways to Install Double-Fold Bias Tape {Video}
BLOG TUTORIAL
Quilting Pattern Ideas + Design Inspiration
EXPERT ADVICE
Quilting Inspo + Tips from The Weekend Quilter
EXPERT ADVICE
Free Motion Quilting Tutorial from Suzy Quilts
Practice Your Quilting!
If you’ve never quilted or applied double-fold bias tape before (or if you want to make yourself a coordinating accessory!) we suggest testing your technique with one of our free patterns! You can make a matching dog coat, or use your scraps to make a cute potholder or eye mask! All patterns are available in our Sewing Resource Library using the password “sewjo”.
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Fabric Suggestions From Core Fabrics
What You’ll Need:
- Outer layer:
- If you are making a quilt sandwich choose light to mid-weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, lawn, voile, chambray and broadcloth, or linen. Drapey fabrics are not recommended.
- Alternatively, for a quick and easy make, choose a pre-quilted fabric or a substantial jacquard, brocade, or similarly beefy fabric that holds its shape without a batting layer.
- Middle batting layer - quilt batting in cotton, bamboo, or wool.
- Inner layer - same as outer, or choose a smooth faced cotton in a contrast colour or pattern.
- Double fold bias tape, 3/8"–1/2" (10 mm–13 mm) wide. If you are making your own bias tape, you’ll need 1/2–1 yd (0.5–1 m) of fabric. Do not use narrow 3/8" (10 mm) tape for thick quilt sandwiches. See page 8 for bias tape yardage requirements.
- Thread in matching colour
- Optional: Sew-in snaps or snap buttons, 7 x 1/2–3/4" (12–19 mm).
- Optional: Walking foot - this helps keep layers aligned if you are quilting the fabric
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Pattern and final product met all my expectations. It has everything - perfectly oversized, pocket, many options and much more. The patern has perfect potential for color blocking, playing with many different fabrics u name it.
I made the top for my teenage daughter and she loves it! This is not my first time sewing swimwear, but I learned some new techniques from the helpful tips in the pattern that I will continue to use. Will definitely make this pattern again!
I have been looking for a dress pattern - this is it! I love the shape it creates, a comfortable but defined waist, a beautiful bodice with back detail and fun skirt! I finally HAD to wash my dress and am dying to get it back, I am already planning 3 more!!
This pattern was easy to follow and true to size. It turned out great! I would highly recommend Melilot!
I really enjoyed this pattern -- it gave enough of a challenge (I would describe myself as an 'experienced beginner'!), but completable. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and I really like the final garment :)