Service Description

The Bella Quilt Coat blends the art of quilting with the functionality of outerwear. This relaxed fit quilted jacket is available in ten sizes. It is fully lined and features set-in sleeves, inseam pockets, a zippered front closure with guard, and a sporty collar that is stylish and functional. Choose from two views and get creative styling your coat with appliqué, foundation paper piecing, or blockwork. View A includes a decorative yoke on the front and back, as well as a contrasting collar. Accent Sleeves are optional and may be added to either view. EXPANSION PACKS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY AT STITCHED IN SCHERTZ. Any supplies purchased for class will get a 10% discount. The Bella Accent Sleeve FPP Expansion Pack and Bella Arcs & Beauties FPP Expansion Pack patterns are available separately. Review the design elements in each to decide how you will style your coat. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS PATTERN: Paper pattern includes 26-page instructional booklet with illustrations and fabric key Body measurements and finished measurements Guided instruction on measuring for your ideal fit Cutting charts for main/contrasting fabrics Cutting layout for lining fabric and batting Design elements and styling diagrams for designing your unique quilt coat Printable cutting labels provided for your convenience available with your Add-on Video 3 full size pattern sheets with size key, symbols, and measurement charts SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for the adventurous beginner / intermediate sewist SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES: Basic quilting skills required; previous experience using a walking foot Knowledge of quilting rulers and marking quilting lines/motifs Standard machine sewing (no binding, fully lined with enclosed seams) Straight seams with working knowledge of basic seam allowances (including 1/2" construction, 1/4" and 1/8" topstitch) Inserting inseam pockets Inserting a basic separating zipper with zipper guard HOMEWORK REQUIRED: 1. Determine how much fabric to buy per pattern directions. 2. Wash, dry, and iron fabric. 3. Depending on the design elements you would like to add (blocks or expansion packs), please piece and quilt all of your fabrics so they are ready to cut the day of class. SUPPLIES: Please bring your machine with cord and foot pedal. Each student must have their own copy of the pattern. Basic Sewing Supplies including a fabric marking pen, pencil, notebook, measuring tape, pins, seam ripper, fabric scissors, paper scissors, thread, etc.