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Kimono Jacket

February 4, 2020 by Judy

I am always looking for garment patterns that will please our customers in multiple ways. First off, garment sewing is hot once again. Why? Because people love to work with their hands and sew, and are ready once again to branch out from quilting into sewing other things.

The quilting upsurge was a direct result of the love for sewing that many people have. As clothing prices dropped and dropped many people didn’t feel the need to sew their own clothing. Still some persisted because they felt the need to create original works of art to wear. But because clothing became so cheap and people still wanted to sew, many people turned to quilting. I love quilting but I also love to sew garments.

This particular pattern is simple, and it will suit all body types. That’s the other thing…many people don’t like being disappointed if a garment doesn’t fit. We have all gone through weight gain and loss swings, and don’t like the idea that we may make something and it may not fit! I try and buy garment patterns for the shop that will satisfy a large percentage of the sewing population. This one does just that.

This jacket was made by our own Barb Bending. She’s an expert. She used to sew for Nancy Zieman. You can’t sew for Nancy Zieman and fake it. You’ve gotta be good, rest her soul.

So I had her make this for the shop using Essex Linen by Robert Kaufman, but it’s the Essex Linen Metallic in Natural. What a prize, gem, whatever you name it. It’s sew elegant. The cuffs are made using Shannon Cuddle. This is the perfect garment for fall winter and spring. Fur is always appropriate unless it’s summer. I just LOVE this jacket.

Nevermind that I am wearing my running pants…I popped into the shop and slipped it on!

You can see the metallic shimmer!!!!

About Judy

Judy has been sewing for most of her life, starting at about age 9. She is the owner of Bungalow Quilting and Yarn, and the author of “Quilts for Scrap Lovers: 16 Projects Start with Simple Squares”. Her second book, "Rainbow Quilts for Scrap Lovers" is a best seller for C&T Publishing. She is also the author of Sew Cuddly, Tantalizing Table Toppers and Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers, all from C&T Publishing. She has also been published in many other publications, including Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine and American Quilter. She has created a line of fabric for Ink and Arrow Fabrics, and now designs for Studio e Fabrics.

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