Contemporary Sewing Patterns for the Modern Maker
There are two different ways to add pockets to views A, C or E of the Hovea jacket – unlined or lined. Today, we are going to go over the unlined pockets! Which just invoves making a facing before sewing the pocket to the jacket. I’ll be showing you on a cropped view E, but it is the same method for all three views.
And look out for an optional tidbit at the end – how to add a pocket division for more functional, small pockets. Let’s get into it!
Hovea is the perfect pattern to take your time with and enjoy the process of quilting. Hand quilting your Hovea jacket is so rewarding, and today I’ll be sharing with you a few tips for hand quilting your Hovea jacket or coat. After taking the UpCycle Stitches Sashiko course last year I was so excited to jump into applying what I had learnt to a garment. I hand quilted this Hovea jacket over the course of a week whilst my eldest Bunny was recovering from having our wisdom teeth removed (more on that later) and it was the perfect project for snuggling on the couch with her watching movies. Let’s go!
Welcome back everyone to A Beginner Sews! After a crazy few weeks at the studio, amidst lockdown and flooding and just about everything else you could imagine, I have emerged the proud maker and owner of my very own Jarrah sweater. So read along to hear all about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of this instalment of the Beginner Sews series.
If you are making view B, D, or F of the Hovea jacket – this is your final post! It’s just these final details left. And those details include – ties (optional), hang loop (also optional), and the final edge binding around the entire neckline and sleeve hems. You’re just about there – almost done!
Next up for views B, D, and F of the Hovea jacket is sewing together and inserting the inset sleeves.
Later on, we will be showing the flat sleeve insertion method for views A, C, E, which you can certainly use for views B, D, F as well. But this inset sleeve method was found to be better for the quilted and bound versions for reducing bulk.