We have had such a busy September talking all about the Hovea Quilt Coat & Jacket pattern! While all of the sewalong and guest maker posts have been so interesting and informative, one of the most important posts of a new pattern release is this one right here. This is where our irreplaceable testers get to show off their makes in the Hovea Tester Round Up! The testing process is absolutely vital when we are developing a new pattern. Our testers are encouraged to give their honest and unfiltered thoughts on the pattern and let us know how each step of the making process went, often resulting in important updates/changes being made to improve the pattern. Hovea was no different! Without these testers, we couldn’t have made the pattern that we are so proud of.
So to every one of our Hovea pattern testers, we want to send you a big cosy, quilted, patchwork, lined, unlined, belted, unbelted (insert other Hovea variations here) hug!
Let’s check out their makes!
WHO
Alene // @alenesews
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PATTERN?
The best part of any Megan Nielsen Patterns is all of the options but I cannot believe that I can get a lined, unlined or quilted coat all from one pattern. Talk about an all-in-one!
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Angela // @craftedbyangela
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
The pockets! I love how big they are, they can fit so much into them!
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Megan // @meggipeg
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
I love the large pockets and the fun you can have with different quilting patterns.
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Carmen // @carmenmakesstuff
ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I have a second cropped version cut out for a friend, in some remnant french terry. I think this second version will be a much more relaxed fit due to the fabric change (my first one is done in denim/quilting cotton) so I’m excited to see the finished product.
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Alice // @alicemakes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
POCKETS. Definitely, the pockets, I like that they’re not completely flat too, the angle means I can place some knitting in there and knit on the sly!
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Ioanna // @alleycraft
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I would like to try the same again with another, not so thick, fabric and I would also like to make version E.
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Simona // @draculashbv
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
My favourite thing about this pattern is its versatility. With the pattern instructions, you get so many ideas to make the jacket special as well as your imagination being stimulated to come up with even more ideas of how you can change it to fit your own taste and needs.
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Brianne // @bkroupa
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
Yes, I am thinking of a View C, color blocked. A quilted version cut from a quilt. and a linen version more of a spring light layer. Oh so many options.
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Jessica // @mrswongyeo
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
Great wardrobe staple.
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Danielle // @sewcialliberty
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER VERSIONS PLANNED?
Yes. I have version A cut out from a poly crepe which I’m also making a sleeveless dress from so it will be a set.
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Amy //
ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I think my next make will be a quilted version using sashiko stitches for the quilting. That will take a while, but be satisfying!
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Denise //
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
Many styling options. Versatile. Loved how you included which pages to print for each view.
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Sally // @teacup_threads
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I’m planning on making a full length coat in wool for Winter! Something in mustard or forrest green.
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Heather // Heather Handmade
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
It’s such a cozy, warm jacket. I love the long length and giant pockets.
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Emiko // @chickpeasewinglove
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER VERSIONS PLANNED?
I used medium weight cotton which was quite stiff, so I’d like to use something a bit more soft and drapy for the next one.
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Katie // @katiemakes
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
The lining method was really fun (in a geeky sewing kind of way), also love the pockets!
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Samantha // @crafternoonteas
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
Fits well around the neckline, the jacket could be made in so many different fabrics!
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Jessica // @hodgypodge
WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT THE PATTERN?
The variety of options throughout the pattern and ease of putting it together with a lining that went in so simply. The clean lines of the pattern excited me about it initially.
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Kate // @sew_they_say or check out Sew They Say
WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT THE PATTERN?
As someone who generally makes knit garments, I found it a really great intro to woven matters!
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Jessie // @huenmade or check out her blog
WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT THE PATTERN?
The clean finishing (even without lining) and the final look.
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Leah //
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
Probably going to try a version with a more flowy fabric next time. My version is with a damask silk that was gifted to me, it’s quite stiff and scratchy so I used french seams to keep all of the raw edges hidden. I’m chuffed that the pattern was easy enough for me to be able to do french seams throughout, even the sleeves!
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Priscilla //
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
Yes, I will make it again. I would like to make another one using merino wool, and a pieced one from Japanese cotton fabric, I will also make a sleeveless version and I will try it in boiled wool.
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Mady // @thewardrobeproject
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN?
I loved that you included separately the pages that one should print for each version and especially for each pattern piece. That would be lovely when I would like to hack a version maybe and I need to print only specific pattern pieces. Saves up so much paper waste. I also loved that you included so many variations. I like to spend money on a pattern I know I can make many things with.
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Stephany //
DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE VERSIONS PLANNED?
I have plans for a quilted long version & a mid-length, bound version in a rustic silk & linen stripe.
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Bridget // @positively_bridget
FAVOURITE PART OF THE PATTERN?
I made this coat-length Hovea from fabrics I bought at my local thrift store a few years ago. I never thought to put them together until now, and it’s such a fun combination!
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Claudia //
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE PATTERN?
Thank you for allowing me to participate in the testing of this pattern. I’m super happy with my reversible jacket. I can pick and choose which to wear which way on my mood!
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Julie // @american_happy
WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT THE PATTERN?
It sewed up like a dream.
| LOOKING FOR MORE HOVEA POSTS? |
Here’s the full list of Hovea inspiration and ideas:
- Inspiration & Ideas for Hovea
- Hovea Tester Roundup (this post!)
- Hovea Curve Tester Roundup
- 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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