I have been dying to talk about this pattern! This has probably been one of my very favorite projects to date! When I bought the pattern, I knew I wanted to make a jacket for my mom, the queen of q…
Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so many options to choose from, the possibilities are literally endless! Before we get too carried away though I want to share a few tips you'll want to think about when deciding on a pattern for your quilting. All of these images are pulled from our Tamarack Pinterest board. Tips for Quilting your Tamarack Unless you have experience using a free motion foot or a longarm machine, straight lines are going to be the easiest option. Turning circles on a regular machine can be difficult with one layer of fabric and adding the batting won't make it easier. If you do want to do a circular pattern, the larger the curves the easier it will be! You don't have to use a machine, try hand quilting or sashiko for a really custom look. Practice quilting on a scrap quilt sandwich before you attack your actual garment. You may need to adjust your machine settings and tearing it out on your jacket is not fun, believe me. Don't be afraid to experiment a bit or step outside your comfort zone. Try a more intricate pattern on a solid color, or use a contrasting color on a print! This is a great time to have fun! We also have a post from the original sew-along called Quilting Tips for the Tamarack Jacket if you need more assistance with your quilting. I highly recommend checking it out! I put together a few quilting ideas if you're looking for inspiration. Any of these would make a great starting point or finished quilting pattern. I had to stop myself at 12 because I was having too much fun. I've also popped a blank jacket in below for you to print out and use as a template to experiment with your own quilting ideas. These 6 designs are relatively simple and would look great on a solid or print. I've used the top right and the bottom left for Tamarack samples in the past so you can see what those look like quilted in our product photos here. The less pivoting you do, the easier the quilting will be, and all of these are simply straight lines but they definitely create an impact! These 6 patterns take slightly more planning than the first 6, but that doesn't mean they're hard! There's a bit of pivoting which I would recommend practicing on a scrap quilt sandwich before you dive in, but it's really all very similar to sewing a garment - just with more fluffiness. If you're using a print, especially a large scale one like Lexi is using here, you can also quilt around the motif. On the front it doesn't distract from the print while on the inside you can really see all the quilting shine. I think this is a super cool option if your fabric is accommodating! If you'd like to download the design page, right click the image above click
Join BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter for Part Two of Sew a Custom Tamarack Jacket! This week, you'll pin the sandwich, quilt it, make pockets and begin garment construction.
Grainline Studio: Tamarack Jacket 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, inserting a welt pocket, and applying bias binding. Difficulty: Advanced Beginner Suggested Fabrics Light to mid-weight cottons, linens, chambrays, and blends work well for this jacket. Since the fabric will be doubled and quilted to a batting avoid anything too heavy, as the jacket may become excessively stiff. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way design prints. Lining is great using lawns and shirting i.e., Kaffe Fassett or Ruby Star Society fabrics. Notions Thread 5 yds of ½” wide double fold bias binding (or ½ yd extra fabric to make your own) View A: 4 coat hooks & eyes View B: 4 heavy duty snaps
GRAINLINE STUDIO - TAMARACK JACKET Sizes 14-30 is 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. Printed Paper Pattern Finished Size: 14-30 Final Product: Wearable Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Disclosure: The pattern for this post was provided to me by Indiesew. All opinions are my own. Goooood morning! Today I’m sharing a project that feels like an amalgamation of my sewing journey. I’ve always found joy in creating and had access to a sewing machine from a young age. However, it wasn’t until I … Continue reading "Reversible Tamarack Jacket"
If you've been following along with us for a while, you'll remember back in September 2018 when we started the Tamarack Society Sew-Along. I had grand plans of turning our Tamarack Jacket pattern into a long coat inspired by an Isabel Marant jacket I'd fallen in love with a few seasons earlier. I started the jacket straight away after posting but it soon stalled out amongst my other work. It's hard to sew for fun when it's also your job because whether you want it to or not, everything for work takes precedence. Well it took me a year to finish the jacket (I set a deadline for the end of 2019 and stuck to it) and another 2.5 months to blog it but it is done and posted! To recap, here's the actual Tamarack pattern, my inspiration image, and a list of the adjustments I knew I'd need to do. I'll be talking more about those on Wednesday in part 2 of this post but this way you can get an idea of the journey to this final coat. I did end up doing each of these adjustments and that was it, nothing unexpected came up which was a nice surprise! I love this grid of photos because you can really see the coat from every angle – including inside! Every seam allowance on this coat is bound and stitched down which makes for a very neat inside. I copied the stitching pattern from the Isabel Marant coat as well as I could and I think it looks pretty great. The coat closes with 6 oversized snaps on the bodice which are very secure. I wish I had a photo of the coat before I gave it a few runs through the washing machine and dryer because it was soooo stiff! It was actually pretty hilarious. I absolutely love how this coat came out! I feel great wearing it and it's really comfortable and due to our unseasonable winter I've actually gotten a fair amount of use out of it. It's about to go into heavy rotation once things start warming up a bit more. I know a lot of you have questions about how I altered the pattern to make this version and I'll be talking more about that on Wednesday, so pop back over for that post then.
The new extended 14-30 size range for the Grainline Tamarack jacket is now available and I tested the pattern for Grainline back in August. This came at an opportune moment for me, as 2021 has cert…
I have been wanting to sew different things and stretch my skills. One of the items that I have been eyeing is jackets. I found several pat...
Join BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter for Part Two of Sew a Custom Tamarack Jacket! This week, you'll pin the sandwich, quilt it, make pockets and begin garment construction.
This jacket has been on my sewing to-do list for such a long time. I kept shuffling it to the bottom of the queue as I waited for a block of time to tackle it. Well, as you all know, I’ve got…
Disclosure: The pattern for this post was provided to me by Indiesew. All opinions are my own. Goooood morning! Today I’m sharing a project that feels like an amalgamation of my sewing journey. I’ve always found joy in creating and had access to a sewing machine from a young age. However, it wasn’t until I … Continue reading "Reversible Tamarack Jacket"
I'm a bit late to the quilted jacket party, but am rocking up at last with my patchwork hexagon version. The Tamarack Jacket is a cute quilted jacket
Join BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter for Part Two of Sew a Custom Tamarack Jacket! This week, you'll pin the sandwich, quilt it, make pockets and begin garment construction.
We are so excited to finally have this pattern in the shop! Hovea is a loose fit drop shoulder jacket & coat. Pattern features multiple lengths; deep angled feature pockets; unlined, full lining or quilted options; and belt or tie closures. View A is a mid length unlined jacket with collar band. View B is a mid length quilted jacket with binding. View C is a lined coat with collar band and belt. View D is a quilted coat with binding. View E is an unlined cropped jacket with collar band. View F is a quilted cropped jacket with binding.
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, inserting a welt pocket, and applying bias binding. Difficulty: Intermediate Kari is wearing a size 6 Tamarack
Zoinks! I didn’t intend to take such a long break from this blog! Is anyone still out there??? Just in case you are still reading, here is a new completed garment! It’s a Grainline S…
I loved the Tamarack Jacket from the moment it was released in 2017. The simple shape and cozy style made me excited to try quilting!
While taking pictures of the garments I made during my sewing vacay, I also took a few of the Tamarack Jacket too. The construction information can be found in this post. Without further ado, me wearing the jacket ~ I styled it with my RTW ponte jean leggings, a t-shirt that I made (more on that later!) and the jacket ~ A few pics of the jacket, t-shirt and a straight elastic-waist black ponte skirt that I made to go with the jacket. The skirt was made from my TNT skirt pattern and filled a hole in my new casual wardrobe. Wow! All three pieces made by me...yes! This was one of the first outfits I wore to work after the sewing vacay and I loved it! It was perfect for those cold Mondays when it takes a minute for the heat to come back on in office buildings. Oh and I wore the leggings with the jacket not the skirt. Just wanted to close the loop on that one and show you how I wore it. More new sewing posts up next! ...as always more later!
Join BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter for Part Two of Sew a Custom Tamarack Jacket! This week, you'll pin the sandwich, quilt it, make pockets and begin garment construction.
One of my goals this year has been to sew with fabric I already have. Over the past few years I have accumulated many yards of beautiful fabric (see below) and I am focusing on using it in m…
Have you ever sat with a quilt on your lap in winter and thought how cosy it would be if you could actually wear it? Well the Grainline Tama...
I loved the Tamarack Jacket from the moment it was released in 2017. The simple shape and cozy style made me excited to try quilting!
Hi all! We were doing a pretty good job of steadily working on and providing progress updates about our Tamarack Jackets, but then things got busy around here. Before we knew it half a year had gone by! That doesn't mean we weren't paying attention on social media - we've loved seeing all of your finished Tamarack's pop-up in the Tamarack Society Hashtag on Instagram! With more of us in the studio, Jen and Lexi have been able to squeeze in a bit of time on their jackets, and Lexi was able to fully finish hers. Scroll down to see more pictures! Lexi chose to quilt around the pattern on the fabric and put a lot of thought into cutting out her jacket pieces. She is an expert at pattern matching and this coat truly highlights her skill. She chose to make a longer version by lengthening the jacket approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm). She chose to add some visual intrigue along the side seams by adding an inset panel. To do this, she sewed the side seams to about hip length and left them open below that point. Then she bound the jacket front seams, sewed on the inset panels, and bound her side seams and the inset panel seams as one continuous seam. Lexi is excited to wear this showstopper later this Fall. We'll be back with an update on Jen's finished Tamarack as soon as it's complete. Finger's crossed for a 2019 finish!
GRAINLINE STUDIO - TAMARACK JACKET Sizes 14-30 is 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. Printed Paper Pattern Finished Size: 14-30 Final Product: Wearable Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Martha Porter is back with the third and final installment of our Custom Quilted Tamarack sew along! This week, you'll apply bias binding around all edges of the jacket and apply closures.
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, inserting a welt pocket, and applying bias binding. Difficulty: Intermediate Kari is wearing a size 6 Tamarack
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! Youll 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. Sizes 0-18
Alright, it's time for my 4th Tamarack Society Update and I've finally got my pieces quilted! It didn't take that long once I got going, honestly committing to the pattern and chalking it out took the longest. I always forget how quickly quilting goes once you actually get started. Need to apply this to the basted quilt I have upstairs in my house...maybe this winter. Anyway! Here's where I'm at with my Tamarack! The front is definitely my favorite part of the jacket. Try to ignore the chalk basting grid if you can, I haven't had a chance to rub it out yet. You can see I followed the quilting pattern of the original Isabel Marant jacket that I started with as my inspiration for this variation. I spaced the front lines out about ½″ from each other, while the diagonals are spaced 1¼″ apart. The diagonals are on the 45° bias from the center front, and pivot up at the side seams, then pivot again at the center back. I love the way it turned out and I can't wait to wash it up once the jacket is completed so it gets nice and puffy! The lower half of the jacket is horizontal lines following the curve of the hem, from one front to the other. Like the lines on the top, these are also spaced 1¼″ apart. Same for the sleeves, the lines follow the hem and are spaced 1¼″ apart. My goal for this week is to assemble the body and get ready to insert the pockets. I'll definitely need to do a sample because it's been a while since I did a double welt, but I think it should go pretty smoothly. I've been watching some amazing jackets come to life over in the Tamarack Society Instagram hashtag and it's so motivating to get my own coat done! If you haven't checked it out yet, definitely head over there and take a peek, it's great weekend browsing! I'll be checking in again soon with hopefully a wearable coat - though likely one still without pockets. Slow and steady right?
I'm a bit late to the quilted jacket party, but am rocking up at last with my patchwork hexagon version. The Tamarack Jacket is a cute quilted jacket
BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter walks you through all the steps involved in creating the perfect cozy layering piece for fall.
Join BERNINA Ambassador, Martha Porter for Part Two of Sew a Custom Tamarack Jacket! This week, you'll pin the sandwich, quilt it, make pockets and begin garment construction.
When my friends at Vlieseline (major producer of interfacings etc) asked me try out their new wadding I had a definite project in mind. The Tamarack by Grainline Studio. I have admired the company's minimalist style for some time, and have also been lamenting the lack of time to quilt, so this seemed like the perfect project. The jacket is simple in shape and the sleeves don't need to be set in. However, it is rated as an intermediate level because you do need to quilt all of the pieces, add welt pockets if you want to, and bind the edges. It took me approximately 8 hours to sew up - though I didn't add welts in this case as it is a sample garment for display at shows and I thought it was best to show off the quilting as much as possible ( I wasn't just been lazy, honest!!). The wadding I used is light-weight, 80% wool and 20% polyester with a non-woven cover on one side to prevent fibre migration. It is quite lofty and gives a padded look to the jacket. I secured it between my outer fabric and lining with large basting stitches and the non-woven cover next to the top layer. This meant that the sewing machine needle went down through it before hitting the wadding and it seemed to work perfectly well. I used quilters tape (washi tape would work fine too) to mark my stitch line and ensured they matched across the jacket whilst it was laying flat. I am lucky to have a Janome Horizon with large throat, walking foot and stitch-length regulator so I am sure this helped enormously. I used a 70 needle and Aurifil 100% cotton 50 wt thread to quilt it. I would recommend a stitch length of at least 3.5 here for nice, clean lines. Top Tip I ensured the top thread matched my outer fabric and the bobbin thread matched my lining, then checked my tension before I started. I had a tiny bit of movement between the layers when quilting, but I simply trimmed any excess wadding away, and ensured the pieces were symmetrical before sewing up the seams. For this step I used a Gutterman sew-all thread. The seams are obviously bulky with all those layers of fabric and wadding. You could overlock them, or use a herringbone stitch that only goes into the inside layer of fabric and wadding, and helps the seam to lie flat. I found wonder clips more useful than pins, again because of the number of layers of fabric. I would say that the sizing seems accurate - I cut out a 14 (US) for the sample and it is a little big on me. I am a UK 12 so I will make my own version smaller. The most laborious part of construction for me was applying all of the bias binding. I bought the tape as I wanted a contrasting colour and to save a little time. I machined it on first and then top stitched to secure the inside. The fact that I have bound many quilts in my time definitely helped with making neat corners, but Grainline do have a helpful guide on their website. There isn't really an alternative finish you can achieve, because the layers are quilted together, and it wouldn't hang right if you turned back a hem. You just need to take your time, have a coffee break, and work through it. Top Tip I only added one sewn-in snap for a fastener at the front edge. However, if I was applying set-in snaps I would be tempted to add a layer of iron-on interfacing between the wadding and fabric to strengthen it (this would need to happen before you bind the edge). I was worried that, over time, the snap might work loose. And that is it. The Tamarack is never going to be a cheap garment to sew up because you need approx 4 metres of cloth and the wadding, and binding. However, at the studio I love the challenge of persuading dressmakers to quilt, and quilters to try dressmaking. This is a fantastic crossover project, and really cosy to wear. I also love how the back sits a little lower and covers your bottom. I fancy some Liberty print for my own version, so watch this space. If you have sewn up the Tamarack too I would love to hear all about it. Click here to read my top tips for sewing with Double Gauze fabric. http://www.grainlinestudio.com/?s=tamarack
In this post I will show you how to add a hood to a Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studio. in a few easy steps!
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Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so many options to choose from, the possibilities are literally endless! Before we get too carried away though I want to share a few tips you'll want to think about when deciding on a pattern for your quilting. All of these images are pulled from our Tamarack Pinterest board. Tips for Quilting your Tamarack Unless you have experience using a free motion foot or a longarm machine, straight lines are going to be the easiest option. Turning circles on a regular machine can be difficult with one layer of fabric and adding the batting won't make it easier. If you do want to do a circular pattern, the larger the curves the easier it will be! You don't have to use a machine, try hand quilting or sashiko for a really custom look. Practice quilting on a scrap quilt sandwich before you attack your actual garment. You may need to adjust your machine settings and tearing it out on your jacket is not fun, believe me. Don't be afraid to experiment a bit or step outside your comfort zone. Try a more intricate pattern on a solid color, or use a contrasting color on a print! This is a great time to have fun! We also have a post from the original sew-along called Quilting Tips for the Tamarack Jacket if you need more assistance with your quilting. I highly recommend checking it out! I put together a few quilting ideas if you're looking for inspiration. Any of these would make a great starting point or finished quilting pattern. I had to stop myself at 12 because I was having too much fun. I've also popped a blank jacket in below for you to print out and use as a template to experiment with your own quilting ideas. These 6 designs are relatively simple and would look great on a solid or print. I've used the top right and the bottom left for Tamarack samples in the past so you can see what those look like quilted in our product photos here. The less pivoting you do, the easier the quilting will be, and all of these are simply straight lines but they definitely create an impact! These 6 patterns take slightly more planning than the first 6, but that doesn't mean they're hard! There's a bit of pivoting which I would recommend practicing on a scrap quilt sandwich before you dive in, but it's really all very similar to sewing a garment - just with more fluffiness. If you're using a print, especially a large scale one like Lexi is using here, you can also quilt around the motif. On the front it doesn't distract from the print while on the inside you can really see all the quilting shine. I think this is a super cool option if your fabric is accommodating! If you'd like to download the design page, right click the image above click
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, inserting a welt pocket, and applying bias binding. Difficulty: Intermediate Kari is wearing a size 6 Tamarack
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, inserting a welt pocket, and applying bias binding. Difficulty: Intermediate Kari is wearing a size 6 Tamarack
