ByAnnie Patterns - Quilting Elissa - Bella Quilt Coat - QE101

Pattern for the Bella Quilt Coat, a combination of a functional coat and a quilt.

This comfortable, quilted coat can be made in ten sizes. It is fully lined and features set-in sleeves, slit pockets, a front zipper with protection, and a sporty collar that is both stylish and functional.

Choose from two variations and let your creativity run wild when styling your coat with appliqués, foundation paper piecing, or quilt blocks.

Variant A features a decorative shoulder piece on the front and back, and a contrasting collar. The Bella Accent Sleeve FPP expansion packs, Bella Arcs & Beauties FPP, and a separate hood are sold separately

This pattern includes:

- Paper pattern including a 26-page instruction booklet with illustrations and a fabric overview
- Body measurements and finished measurements
- Guided instructions for measuring for the ideal fit
- Cutting charts for the main and contrasting fabrics
- Cutting chart for lining and batting
- Design elements and styling diagrams for creating your unique quilt jacket
- ​​Printable cutting labels for your convenience, available with the extra video
- 3 full-size pattern sheets with size chart, symbols, and size charts

Skill level:

• Suitable for the adventurous beginner/advanced seamstress

Required skills and techniques:

• Basic quilting knowledge required; - Experience with a walking foot
• Knowledge of rulers and marking quilt lines/patterns
• Standard machine sewing (without binding, fully lined with enclosed seams)
• Straight seams with basic knowledge of seam allowances (including 1/2" construction, 1/4" and 1/8" decorative stitching)
• Inset pockets in the seam
• Insertion of a simple separable zipper with zipper guard

Includes a discount coupon for free instructional videos for specific parts of this pattern. The video does not replace the pattern; it is a supplementary tool.