rainpos Tamarack Jacket Instructions

rainpos Tamarack Jacket

Specifications

• Product Name: Sewing Class Jacket
• Model Number: SCJ001
• Material: Fabric
• Size: Customizable

Description

Skill Level Intermediate

• Perfect for learning quilting techniques for garment sewing and welt pocket construction.

Design Details

• Designed specifically for spring and fall layering, this jacket features an inner layer of cotton or wool batting for warmth without bulk. Two quilting design options are included, but you can easily create your own pattern to make your Tamarack completely original and personal to you.

Techniques You’ll Master

• Sewing straight seams, basic quilting techniques, inserting welt pockets, and applying bias binding.

Fabrics & Notions

Suggested Fabrics

• Main & Lining 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, and directional prints.
• Batting High quality batting in cotton, wool, bamboo, or a blend. Choose the thickness based on how warm you want your coat to be.

Notions

• Thread
• 5 yds of 1/2″ double fold bias binding (or 1/2 yd extra fabric to make your own)
• Fusible interfacing
• View A: 4 coat hooks & eyes
• View B: 4 heavy duty snaps

Product Usage Instructions

Prior to the First Class:

• Gather all items on the supply list.
• Launder fabric and be ready to cut.
• Trace the pattern on tracing paper that corresponds to your size.
• Create a muslin of your pattern, cut to your size.
• Increase shoulder seams and side seams to 1″ seam allowances.
• Make the muslin with just the shoulder seams and set-in sleeves, leaving the side seams and arm seam open.

In the First 3-Hour Session:

• Fit each student’s muslin and assist in altering the pattern.
• Add collar.
• Sew shoulder seams, add pockets, and attach collar once adjustments are made.

In the Second 3-Hour Session:

• Bind the jacket.
• Decide on closure options (buttons, snaps, zipper, etc.).

Tips and Tricks:

• Sew and serge shoulder seams, press the seam allowance to the back.
• Use a template for collar and patch pocket construction.
• Prepare bias binding for the second session.
• Sew side seams for jacket and sleeves, then bind collar, jacket & sleeves.

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