I know we say it all the time, but it’s always true – we are SO grateful for our incredible testers who take time out of their busy schedules to give us feedback on our patterns before they are released. We are so excited to finally be able to share with you some of the gorgeous makes our Hovea Curve testers made! As often happens with testing we made some changes to the pattern based on feedback from our testers to get the best fit possible, and in this case, the sleeves were shortened and shoulders were narrowed post-testing. Thank you so much to our amazing testers, we’re sending you hugs across the internet! Without further ado, lets have a look at some gorgeous jackets and coats!
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June // @junifers
WHAT DID YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE PATTERN?
I loved the simplicity of the pattern! There’s not that many pieces and it’s easy to construct. It’s very chic, fashion-forward yet classic, too! It’s really adaptable! You can easily make this unique. There is so much to this pattern!
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Carly // @luckysewandsewing
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
The versatility and style options. You could create an endless amount of jackets from just one pattern!
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Sarah // @yayasewing & What Yaya Sews
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
I absolutely love the lined option, it looks and feels so luxurious and is really comfortable. A great jacket for cooler spring and summer evenings.
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Elizabeth // @ThatsSewElizabeth
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
I love the large pockets and the idea of making pocket divisions. I divided the pockets in my version and they are super cute!
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Sandra // @stylish_seams
DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR ANOTHER VERSION?
I think a quilted version will be perfect for next winter.
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Nique // @nique_et
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
I loved how much I learned from doing this. The diagrams were helpful (I didn’t need to look up any techniques somewhere else!). It’s classic, versatile, and I can’t wait to make more.
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Eliza //
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I can see the long version with a belt in a snuggly fabric being used as a robe/dressing gown. The short version, sized down in a velvet for a dressy piece for the holiday season.
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Lisa // @onelisashow or visit her You Tube vlog here.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
My favorite thing about this pattern is the option of doing lined, unlined, or quilted (which could be quite nice). Depending on the time of year and climate, I feel this pattern could work year round. The deep massive pockets are also an attraction and customizing by adding compartments to the pockets is genius.
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Olivia //
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I’m already planning a long, quilted version, as a snuggly barrier against winter. I haven’t done anything quilted before, so I’m looking forward to giving it a crack! I am also planning to add pockets to the lining and make it fully reversible.
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Here’s the full list of Hovea inspiration and ideas:
- Inspiration & Ideas for Hovea
- Hovea Tester Roundup
- Hovea Curve Tester Roundup (this post!)
- Hovea Planning Template
- Traditional Korean Textile Arts with Youngmin Lee
- Beginner Quilting concepts with The Weekend Quilter
- Top 10 tips from a quilters first journey into Me Made Clothing with Shannon Fraser
- Introduction to Indian Kantha Quilting with Manjari Singh
- Simple Log Cabin patchwork tutorial with Scribbly Gum Quilting Co
- Wholecloth quilting with Natalie Ebaugh
- Introduction to Japanese textiles and embroidery with Mari Yamada
- How to make a patchwork quilt design without a pattern with Broadcloth Studio
- Modern Quilting with Porfiria Gomez
- Making a patchwork jacket with leftover fabric
Here’s the full list of Hovea tutorials & Hacks:
- Sewalong | How to Choose Between Hovea & Hovea Curve
- Sewalong | Common Hovea pattern alterations
- Sewalong | Quilting prep
- Sewalong | Quilting Design & Planning
- Sewalong | Machine quilting
- Sewalong | Tips for making a patchwork jacket from scrap fabrics
- Sewalong | Basic Binding Method for quilt coats
- Sewalong | Pockets and Seams Quilted Views BDF
- Sewalong | Inset Sleeves Quilted Views BDF
- Sewalong | Final Finishes Quilted View BDF
- Pattern Hack | Tips for making Hovea reversible
- Pattern Hack | Sewing a Hovea Dressing gown
- Pattern Hack | How to make a quilt coat from a vintage bed quilt
- Sewalong | Unlined pockets Views ACE
- Sewalong | Lined pockets Views ACE
- Sewalong | Flat Sleeve Insertion Views ACE
- Sewalong | Ties & Hang Loop Views ACE
- Sewalong | Hemming Unlined Views ACE
- Sewalong | Full Lining Views ACE
- Sewalong | Collar band Views ACE
- Sewalong | Belt & Belt Loops Views ACE
We absolutely love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to tag your creations with #MNhovea and @megannielsenpatterns when sharing on social media, and check out what everyone else is up to!
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