Let's make a boxy quilt jacket together

Let's make a boxy quilt jacket together

Summary

Grab your quilt — or that thrifted blanket you've been hoarding — and let's make a boxy quilt jacket together! In this cozy, real-time sew-along I walk through the whole thing start to finish, including my paper mock-up trick that makes the pattern way less intimidating. Perfect if you're a beginner who wants a wearable, one-of-a-kind piece.

  • A full, real-time boxy quilt jacket build from start to finish.
  • My paper method for visualizing the pattern before you cut into your fabric.
  • Beginner-friendly tips for keeping that boxy shape clean and wearable.

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