Thanks so much for your review of the quilted jacket. I love your version. I think doing to back in the same patchwork looks so much better. Hopefully someone in my family will gift me with the book for my birthday!
Thanks for sharing! I just love patchwork clothes but I have yet to make a jacket. The combination of fabrics, colours and patterns in your jacket is gorgeous! The jacket I have in mind to make is called the Zambeesi jacket and is created by an Australien textile artist (can’t remember her name just now) but if you Google it I think you’ll find it. Previously I’ve made several tunics, pinafores and skirts and I try to upcycle old textiles (cloths, curtains, clothes) in the patchworks.
Hi I like your explanations about this patchwork jacket, I must have missed the original tv show. Thank you for your hard work of sorting the sewing of this jacket out. My grandson just suggested I make a waist coat for his dad, my son, the more colourful the better for him. Thank you again for your hard work and it’s nice to hear you’re in UK. You mentioned it was cold at the time. We, at the moment , nearly end of June 2024, it’s humid and hot. Best wishes for your future, Sibylle “The Midnight Owl” ,
I absolutely love this jacket Helen! It’s so great! Well done. Thanks for sharing!!! Good to hear about the patterns in the book too and what to look out for!!
I’m making the jacket. It’s stalled at the moment. As I’m not a big fan of patchwork, I’ve discovered. I’m making my jacket longer. I don’t do cropped. Thanks for the heads up about the sleeves. I really need to get on a just finish this make.
Beautiful jacket Helen. Love your colours. I have the book too but I am in the middle of making the Fibre Mood Molly Jacket which is very similar. I need to get moving and finish it though!!
I love the jacket, I have to admit I completely fell out of love with that book after making the shell top for the exact reason you mention- The book asked you to put a teeny tiny one button sized button placket asking to to follow the special instructions on such & such page for placing the teeny tiny plackets between the outer & pull through all in one facing... The teeny tiny plackets were not mentioned even once!! Having sewn for a while I knew what I was doing (or at least how to fudge it! Lol) The bee starts on the 26th or 28th lovely.. I saw in on the GBSB Insta stories 😊 - I hope this year is better than last year though, not that I didn't enjoy it, it just felt a bit flat compared to previous series & a bit rushed, if you know what I mean?! Lol
Loved watching this Helen! Your jacket turned out beautifully and I love your fabric choices for it, they go so well together. Good idea for using preq-quilted fabric too. I want the book just for this jacket lol xx
Aww thanks for the lovely comment Karen, honestly even though I haven’t made any other patterns from the book yet I think it’s great value for the number of patterns in it! Not that I’m trying to sway you of course 😉❤️
Brilliant video, thanks Helen. I've only made the shell top and found the instructions a bit difficult for the front v bit. I'm lazy and download the patterns from the website 😊 Your jacket is gorgeous x
Oh! I absolutely loved watching this video. I have the same book, but I didn’t buy it until after the last series (which I adore!!), in preparation for my own sewing journey. I love your jacket…..it’s gorgeous! I love your colour choices and they really suit you. It was very interesting to hear your thoughts and opinions on certain points of the jacket project. After seeing yours, it really excites me to make my own.
Thank you, there actually isn’t a lot of room in the sleeves to be honest, I tend to only wear a T shirt under mine, hope that helps and thanks for watching ☺️
Thanks for the suggestion, I did think about this too and I think it would work, I’m just ‘done’ with making it after so long, if you know what I mean 😉 so maybe when I do some other alterations I’ll give it a go 😊
Could you tell me what pattern you were using for the Top you were wearing at the beginning of the video? I am a quilter and would like to try a patchwork jacket. I have a couple of quilts that I could use instead of starting from scratch and wonder where I can find the pattern. Love your version.
Thanks for watching, if you mean the hoodie with stars on it in my intro it is the Stella hoodie by Tilly and the buttons, or if you mean the red/blue flowery top in my sewing room video that is the Martha top by The Dressmakers Closet. Definitely go for it with the jacket, there is a few patterns for this type of jacket, if you search they should come up, happy sewing! 🙂
Hi Helen. Your jacket is gorgeous. Can I ask how you find the fit? I made one too and it stands out from my body so much (particularly at the back) that it is unwearable as is. I am going to add a couple of tieclosures to the front.
Thank you Jude, I do find it stands out at the back a bit but not enough to stop me wearing it. I am not sure how to adjust it so another one doesn’t do the same? Interesting to hear you had the same issue, I thought it was just me! Thank you for watching 😊❤️
Thank you, ooh it was so long ago I am not sure I can remember how many, probably about 20/25 but I also used some fabric from my stash so I am really just guessing, sorry 🙁
hi Helen, your jacket is beautiful. i would love to give this a try but im looking for the quilted fabric but there are so many on the market can i ask where you got yours from and what fabric it is. thank you
Thank you for your lovely comment, the fabrics are a pre quilted fabric I bought from Joanns when I lived int he states, and the main fabric is made up of 5” squares sewn together, these are all sorts of fabrics, mostly fat quarters from my stash. Hope you find the fabrics you are looking for and can make your own jacket ☺️❤️
@@StitchRipRepeat ahh thank you for replying. i.ve been having so much trouble finding the pre quilted fabric so i ended up buying a bedspread to revamp into a jacket. it will prob end up being cheaper that way. but you have inspired me to get back on my sewing machine and put down my crochet hook. thank you so much for your help and wish you all the bestx
I'm just about to make this jacket. But my nervous! I have a question before I cut the squares. You mentioned that they are 5" squares. But the pattern in the book says 4" squares? Thanks for the great video
That’s great! Hope you enjoy making yours, I only chose to do 5” because I liked the slightly larger squares to show off fabric but you can just go with 4” in the book, happy sewing and thanks for watching my video 😊❤️
What a beautiful jacket. Your choice of fabrics is perfect, they go together so well.
Helen, your jacket is gorgeous! I have been meaning to make one for ages, you have inspired me!
Your jacket is beautiful Helen. You must have a lot of patience. The colours are lovely.
Amazing. You are so accomplished and choose beautiful colours 👍🌻
I’ve never been bothered about this pattern but yours is absolutely stunning Helen! So pretty and love the fact it’s symmetrical! 😍😍
Aww thanks Ruan, I love it so much, I just need to make more plain tops so I can wear it! 🤣
What a beautiful jacket. I really love it. Thank you for sharing😊
Love your honesty Helen, your jacket is fabulous 😮
Your jacket looks great, and those colours really suit you.
Lovely jacket Helen, well done for persevering 🌈🍓💙🧶
Fabulous jacket! Looks great on you!
You did amazing job
@@Becxx88 thank you ☺️
The jacket is lovely. Well done Helen
Thanks so much for your review of the quilted jacket. I love your version. I think doing to back in the same patchwork looks so much better. Hopefully someone in my family will gift me with the book for my birthday!
Thanks for sharing! I just love patchwork clothes but I have yet to make a jacket. The combination of fabrics, colours and patterns in your jacket is gorgeous! The jacket I have in mind to make is called the Zambeesi jacket and is created by an Australien textile artist (can’t remember her name just now) but if you Google it I think you’ll find it. Previously I’ve made several tunics, pinafores and skirts and I try to upcycle old textiles (cloths, curtains, clothes) in the patchworks.
Hi I like your explanations about this patchwork jacket, I must have missed the original tv show. Thank you for your hard work of sorting the sewing of this jacket out. My grandson just suggested I make a waist coat for his dad, my son, the more colourful the better for him. Thank you again for your hard work and it’s nice to hear you’re in UK. You mentioned it was cold at the time. We, at the moment , nearly end of June 2024, it’s humid and hot. Best wishes for your future, Sibylle “The Midnight Owl”
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I absolutely love this jacket Helen! It’s so great! Well done. Thanks for sharing!!! Good to hear about the patterns in the book too and what to look out for!!
Love your jacket Helen, such a lot of work involved but great result and truly unique Tina
The jacket is absolutely beautiful, love your colour combination, fantastic review
Helen, your jacket is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you 😊❤️
I just love that jacket- such beautiful colours and so stylish xxx
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Gorgeous, beautiful jacket. Great job!
I’m making the jacket. It’s stalled at the moment. As I’m not a big fan of patchwork, I’ve discovered. I’m making my jacket longer. I don’t do cropped. Thanks for the heads up about the sleeves. I really need to get on a just finish this make.
Gorgeous jacket, Helen! The color combinations are amazing. 💙
A work of art! What a beautiful jacket, it was obviously an ‘involved’ sew but so worth it.
Beautiful jacket, well done. I have the green book on sewing skill from GbSB. I didn’t get the last year
I really enjoyed this format of vlog 😊 this is a pattern that I am really tempted to do 😊 yours looks fabulous x
Beautiful jacket Helen. Love your colours. I have the book too but I am in the middle of making the Fibre Mood Molly Jacket which is very similar. I need to get moving and finish it though!!
I love the jacket, I have to admit I completely fell out of love with that book after making the shell top for the exact reason you mention- The book asked you to put a teeny tiny one button sized button placket asking to to follow the special instructions on such & such page for placing the teeny tiny plackets between the outer & pull through all in one facing... The teeny tiny plackets were not mentioned even once!! Having sewn for a while I knew what I was doing (or at least how to fudge it! Lol) The bee starts on the 26th or 28th lovely.. I saw in on the GBSB Insta stories 😊 - I hope this year is better than last year though, not that I didn't enjoy it, it just felt a bit flat compared to previous series & a bit rushed, if you know what I mean?! Lol
Loved watching this Helen! Your jacket turned out beautifully and I love your fabric choices for it, they go so well together. Good idea for using preq-quilted fabric too. I want the book just for this jacket lol xx
Aww thanks for the lovely comment Karen, honestly even though I haven’t made any other patterns from the book yet I think it’s great value for the number of patterns in it! Not that I’m trying to sway you of course 😉❤️
Brilliant video, thanks Helen. I've only made the shell top and found the instructions a bit difficult for the front v bit. I'm lazy and download the patterns from the website 😊 Your jacket is gorgeous x
Oh! I absolutely loved watching this video. I have the same book, but I didn’t buy it until after the last series (which I adore!!), in preparation for my own sewing journey. I love your jacket…..it’s gorgeous! I love your colour choices and they really suit you. It was very interesting to hear your thoughts and opinions on certain points of the jacket project. After seeing yours, it really excites me to make my own.
What a beautiful jacket. I love your colours. It’s a bit of a shame the sleeves are a little short. Next time you can verify that. Happy sewing🧵🪡🇦🇺
Lovely jacket! Wondering- do you have much ease in the sleeves for a layer underneath?
Thank you, there actually isn’t a lot of room in the sleeves to be honest, I tend to only wear a T shirt under mine, hope that helps and thanks for watching ☺️
Could you put a cuff on the sleeve, maybe the same colour as you binding. Just a thought.
Thanks for the suggestion, I did think about this too and I think it would work, I’m just ‘done’ with making it after so long, if you know what I mean 😉 so maybe when I do some other alterations I’ll give it a go 😊
@@StitchRipRepeat I can understand , maybe for next winter.😃
Could you tell me what pattern you were using for the Top you were wearing at the beginning of the video?
I am a quilter and would like to try a patchwork jacket. I have a couple of quilts that I could use instead of starting from scratch and wonder where I can find the pattern. Love your version.
Thanks for watching, if you mean the hoodie with stars on it in my intro it is the Stella hoodie by Tilly and the buttons, or if you mean the red/blue flowery top in my sewing room video that is the Martha top by The Dressmakers Closet. Definitely go for it with the jacket, there is a few patterns for this type of jacket, if you search they should come up, happy sewing! 🙂
A lovely jacket Helen. Where did you buy the star fabric for your hoody?
Thank you Ann 😊 The fabric was from Jelly Fabrics but it was a few years ago now so not likely they’ll still have it 😕
Hi Helen. Your jacket is gorgeous. Can I ask how you find the fit? I made one too and it stands out from my body so much (particularly at the back) that it is unwearable as is. I am going to add a couple of tieclosures to the front.
Thank you Jude, I do find it stands out at the back a bit but not enough to stop me wearing it. I am not sure how to adjust it so another one doesn’t do the same? Interesting to hear you had the same issue, I thought it was just me!
Thank you for watching 😊❤️
Love your jacket. I'm really wanting to have a go as I have the book. How many fq did you use?
Thank you, ooh it was so long ago I am not sure I can remember how many, probably about 20/25 but I also used some fabric from my stash so I am really just guessing, sorry 🙁
hi Helen, your jacket is beautiful. i would love to give this a try but im looking for the quilted fabric but there are so many on the market can i ask where you got yours from and what fabric it is. thank you
Thank you for your lovely comment, the fabrics are a pre quilted fabric I bought from Joanns when I lived int he states, and the main fabric is made up of 5” squares sewn together, these are all sorts of fabrics, mostly fat quarters from my stash. Hope you find the fabrics you are looking for and can make your own jacket ☺️❤️
@@StitchRipRepeat ahh thank you for replying. i.ve been having so much trouble finding the pre quilted fabric so i ended up buying a bedspread to revamp into a jacket. it will prob end up being cheaper that way. but you have inspired me to get back on my sewing machine and put down my crochet hook. thank you so much for your help and wish you all the bestx
I'm just about to make this jacket. But my nervous! I have a question before I cut the squares.
You mentioned that they are 5" squares. But the pattern in the book says 4" squares?
Thanks for the great video
That’s great! Hope you enjoy making yours, I only chose to do 5” because I liked the slightly larger squares to show off fabric but you can just go with 4” in the book, happy sewing and thanks for watching my video 😊❤️
I might do 5" too! The 4" template I made looks so small! But better for using up bits and bobs I suppose