Fowler Barn Coat & Quilted Jacket Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD

The Fowler Jacket is a utilitarian and gender-neutral dream, giving you two distinct outerwear styles in one pattern; choose between a cozy quilted jacket and a workwear-inspired barn coat.

Perfect for layering, Fowler is roomy and oversized with a boxy shape and a dropped shoulder, and features a two-piece sleeve and bandless collar. Finished with your choice of button or snap closure, Fowler is a comfortable, country-inspired jacket destined for long walks and endless customization.

• View A is a classic barn coat with double-layered patch pockets and a single breast pocket. It is finished with a sleeve hem facing, topstitched seams, and a traditional pressed hem.

• View B is a quilted jacket with rounded patch pockets. It is finished with double-fold bias tape along all edges and hems.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Range: 2XS-6XL

Fabric Requirements:

Yardage

45” / 1.14 m wide

• VIEW A - BARN COAT ~ Sizes XXS-S = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes M-L = 3.75 yd (3.45 m), Sizes XL-1X = 4 yd (3.65 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 4X-6X = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)

• VIEW B - QUILTED COAT - OUTER, INNER LAYER & BATTING ~ Sizes XXS-1X = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes 2X-6X = 3.25 yd (3 m). Please allow an extra 0.5 yd (0.5 m) if you're quilting your own fabric to account for the shrinkage that will occur due to the quilting process.

58” / 1.5 m wide

• VIEW A - BARN COAT ~ Sizes XXS-S = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes M-1X = 3.25 yd (3 m), Size 2X-3X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Size 4X-6X = 4 yd (3.65 m)

• VIEW B - QUILTED COAT - OUTER, INNER LAYER & BATTING ~ Sizes XXS-S = 2 yd (1.8 m), Sizes M-L = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes XL-6X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m). Please allow an extra 0.5 yd (0.5 m) if you're quilting your own fabric to account for the shrinkage that will occur due to the quilting process.

Suggested Fabrics:

VIEW A - BARN COAT

Mid- to heavyweight non-stretch wovens with structure, such as canvas, twill, denim, corduroy, or wool.

VIEW B - QUILTED JACKET

For a quick and easy make, choose a prequilted fabric or a substantial jacquard, brocade, or similarly beefy fabric that holds its shape without a batting layer.

To create a quilted jacket:

Outer and inner layer − light- to midweight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, lawn, voile, chambray and broadcloth, or linen. Drapey fabrics are not recommended.

Middle batting layer − quilt batting in cotton, bamboo, or wool.

Supplies Required:

• VIEW A - BARN COAT

  • Fusible interfacing, 0.25 yd (0.25 m)

  • Topstitching thread

  • Buttons or snap buttons, 5 x 5/8" (16 mm) wide

  • Matching thread

• VIEW B - QUILTED JACKET

  • Double-fold bias tape, 7-9.5 yd (6.5-8.5 m) × 1/2" (13 mm) wide

  • Buttons, snap buttons, or sew-on snaps, 5 x 5/8" (16 mm) wide

  • Matching thread

  • Safety pins or basting spray, to use for basting layers together if you're quilting your own fabric

What's included in my PDF Pattern?

• Detailed instructions in English and French

• Layered A0 PDF file: 3 pages

• Layered A4 PDF file: 49 pages

• Projector file

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