This Appley Jacket is made from a patchwork quilt and brown and white bias binding which I made out of an upcycled cotton duvet cover.
It is fully reversible, one side being the main patchwork which is the wedding ring quilt pattern made in shades of brown and a subtle ditsy floral in sage green and pinks, the rest of the quilt is an off white coloured cotton with a very subtle white leaf design which you can only identify up close.
The reverse side is the original backing of the patchwork quilt which is plain white cotton, but the seams are bound in the brown and white stripped bias biding which makes a clean yet decorative finish. I have used of the main side of the quilt for the pockets just to add a bit of contrast. I have also hand sewn my Kc label to the outside of this side.
Both sides have pockets, of course, because who doesn’t love a pocket!
It’s an oversized fit and the sleeves can be turned up with a cuff. It could fit anyone from a size UK6 to a UK14 depending on how much ease you like.
It’s 27” pit to pit or 54” circumference at the chest.
The sleeves are about 23” long from shoulder to cuff or 34” from the top of the collar to the cuff.
The length of the jacket is 27” from the top of the collar to the hem.
The collar is designed to be worn turned up, which gives your neck added protection from the elements.
This quilt isn’t heavily padded so it’s a good transitional jacket for spring/autumn and for cooler summer evenings. Or layer up underneath it for winter.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GARMENT
This jacket can be washed in a washing machine on a regular cold cycle or 30 degrees. But I would spot clean and hand wash as much as possible to avoid unnecessary wear to the patchwork. Air dry only. Iron on cotton setting.
The quilts I upcycle can be up to 80 years old and some are handstitched and quite delicate. But the beauty of patchwork is that it can be repaired by replacing the small patches of fabric over time.
This Appley Jacket is made from a patchwork quilt and brown and white bias binding which I made out of an upcycled cotton duvet cover.
It is fully reversible, one side being the main patchwork which is the wedding ring quilt pattern made in shades of brown and a subtle ditsy floral in sage green and pinks, the rest of the quilt is an off white coloured cotton with a very subtle white leaf design which you can only identify up close.
The reverse side is the original backing of the patchwork quilt which is plain white cotton, but the seams are bound in the brown and white stripped bias biding which makes a clean yet decorative finish. I have used of the main side of the quilt for the pockets just to add a bit of contrast. I have also hand sewn my Kc label to the outside of this side.
Both sides have pockets, of course, because who doesn’t love a pocket!
It’s an oversized fit and the sleeves can be turned up with a cuff. It could fit anyone from a size UK6 to a UK14 depending on how much ease you like.
It’s 27” pit to pit or 54” circumference at the chest.
The sleeves are about 23” long from shoulder to cuff or 34” from the top of the collar to the cuff.
The length of the jacket is 27” from the top of the collar to the hem.
The collar is designed to be worn turned up, which gives your neck added protection from the elements.
This quilt isn’t heavily padded so it’s a good transitional jacket for spring/autumn and for cooler summer evenings. Or layer up underneath it for winter.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GARMENT
This jacket can be washed in a washing machine on a regular cold cycle or 30 degrees. But I would spot clean and hand wash as much as possible to avoid unnecessary wear to the patchwork. Air dry only. Iron on cotton setting.
The quilts I upcycle can be up to 80 years old and some are handstitched and quite delicate. But the beauty of patchwork is that it can be repaired by replacing the small patches of fabric over time.
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