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Fall Wardrobe: Quilted Swing Coat

September 20, 2010 By crafterhours 44 Comments

I recently made this quilted, cropped swing coat for my 2 yr old as kind of a wearable muslin.  I say that because I used a pattern that I drafted myself, but didn’t bother to test out before cutting into my fabric, and because I’ve never made anything fully lined before.

I think it turned out wearable, for sure, though there are lots of things I know now that I wish I had known then.  But that’s what muslins are for, right?  I’m glad this one turned out ok though, because I used one of my favorite fabrics in my stash.  I quilted it together with some Warm & Natural (it’s the best!) and lined it with some polyester satin lining that was in a huge bag of “ugly” fabric that Susan gave me over a year ago.  It’s a busy print, but if you squint you can see the two button & loop closures on the side.
Sooooo, I’m thinking about maybe possibly sometime in the undetermined future developing this into a pattern.  Maybe.  With lots of alterations, of course. I think it would be a great and satisfying project for new sewists, and a fun, completely customizable pattern for pros.
Only problem is I don’t know how.  Anybody have any hints or guidance about how to design a digital (not hand-drawn) pattern?  I’m guessing I should’ve started with my own co-blogger.  This is kind of her thing.  Susan?

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  1. Melanie says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:21 am

    And… I am totally impressed. I have no idea on the pattern drafting, but I do wish you luck- this would be a great pattern for me to purchase!

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  2. Christie @ A Lemon Squeezy Home says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:28 am

    Very adorable! Love the fabric and the birds? So cute! I wish I knew how to draft a pattern as well.

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  3. Lou @ Little Green Shed says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Oh wow! This is just too cute for words! Wish I could make like this x

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  4. Jen says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:27 am

    I love it! That is the cutest fabric. I would so be into having the pattern too. Unfortunately, can’t help you on how to go about it though.

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  5. princess pudge says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:03 am

    This is great, totally gorgeous.

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  6. Kristen says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:14 am

    That is adorable! LOVE it!

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  7. Monster's Mommy says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:19 am

    This is adorable!!! She looks so cute in it. :)

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  8. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:36 am

    You did such a professional job on this. Looks like she walked straight out of a boutique. Love it!

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  9. Stacey says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:03 am

    I have been asking that same question lately so I hope someone answers it for you. There are so many great blogs out there who have digital patterns and I want to know how they do it (Juicy Bits, Noodlehead ect).

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  10. Simply Mommy says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:15 am

    Adorable! When I use a pattern I usually just draw something out by hand on paper, so I’m not really sure about the digital. Sorry, and good luck!

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  11. the.mrs says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:26 am

    I want a pattern like yesterday! :) Great job!! Susan, get on teaching her how to do a pattern… Or a photo tute. Something! hehe.

    http://www.casera.squarespace.com

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  12. Anonymous says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Adorable and sooo cute, you did a fantastic job! -Kim

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  13. Lynne says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Wow! It’s fabulous! And on your little model… beautiful! I’ve never made a coat before. I’ve got to try one now!

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  14. ~linds says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:23 am

    I know nothing about digital pattern making, but that coat is adorable! It reminds me of one my daughter has and loves that I want to copy in a bigger size. Super cute, nice job!

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  15. Cammie says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Oh wow I love it! I want to make one for my little miss….I hope you get the pattern thing worked out soon :) The only idea I have for your pattern making would be to hand draw it and then scan it in to the computer? Don’t know if that would work but that’s my first idea. Good luck!

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  16. Care says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:50 am

    That is so, so cute!! (And so is your model!)

    :o)

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  17. Sew Pretty Dresses says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:54 am

    So adorable! I have been tinkering with drafting too and I must say I am all freaked out about drafting the sleeve! I have the drafting instructions but oh gracious! I am doing it by hand. Here is a link I found for you http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/5060/the-ease-factor-in-pattern-drafting-software. Maybe that would be a good starting point??? Good luck!

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  18. Jessica says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:58 am

    Adorable! Great pattern and you are amazing, because I couldn’t fathom how to begin sewing something like that with so much lining!!! Hat off to you!

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  19. sa4grace says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Oh my holy cow! It’s gorgeous! Great idea!

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  20. Camille says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:23 am

    Cute! Please do a pattern! :-) I desperately need to make my girls something similar soon!

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  21. Vanessa says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:54 am

    That’s fabulous! Love it. I’m also hoping to create some patterns eventually and am trying to figure out the how to. I saw this tutorial, maybe it will help you out :)

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  22. Lee Ann says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    SO cute!!!

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  23. D-L says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    You’re killing me! You know how our daughters look so much alike? Well, now I HAVE to have one of these! Hmm, not sure about the pattern thing though!

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  24. Allison says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    That’s a super cute jacket! Scanning in a hand drawn pattern would be your first step. Using a vector-based drawing program (i.e. Adobe Illustrator) and tracing over your scans would be the best way to digitize your pattern. I have this program and would be happy to help you if you’d like!

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  25. Tricia says

    September 20, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    It turned out adorable, great job.

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  26. Maura says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    So cute! I’m pretty sure the BurdaStyle website has a tutorial on turning your pattern into a .pdf file. I’ve purchased .pdf patterns that are hand drawn – of course professionally drafted ones are very nice, but there’s nothing wrong with leaving your pattern hand-drawn, if that is where you are. It feels more handmade (in a good way, IMO) that way. Grading to other sizes is another skill altogether…

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  27. Natalie says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    awe she looks adorable in that little jacket! I love how you cut the pattern so that the birds would strategically be featured!

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  28. Christene from WhipperBerry says

    September 20, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Okay, I’m just totally in love with that little girl. Could she be any cuter? And the coat is amazing. Sewing something with a lining makes me break out in a cold sweat. I applaud you!Great job!

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  29. Jess says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    seriously, so cute! Good luck with a pattern-I am clueless as well!

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  30. Danielle says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    That’s awesomely awesome! Well done! I can’t wait to see the pattern….

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  31. Cole's Corner says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Oh my gosh. She is adorable.

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  32. Sisters of Grace says

    September 20, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Very cute I would love to have a pattern for that!

    ♥Michelle

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  33. katy says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    pretty please make it a pattern?! I want to make one for my daughter!

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  34. Anna says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    so cute, and yes a pattern would be a super fun project for you guys!

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  35. Jacquie says

    September 21, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    That is really cute. The model makes it even better. Great job!

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  36. corinnea says

    September 21, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    You did a lovely job! Your model is gorgeous. If you figure out how to get your pattern drafted….do tell!

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  37. mrsapplejuice says

    September 22, 2010 at 1:27 am

    I have no idea how, but you HAVE to do a tutorial full with pattern SOON! Pretty please with two whole cherries (and maybe a third) on top? This is the most adorable thing! If you think a novice sewer like myself could actually make this I would love the step-by-step how-to!! Again, loving your blog (and my use of exclamation marks)!

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  38. Maggie says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:45 am

    Oh, now that coat is adorable…as is your little model!! I would love to see a pattern too!!

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  39. Melissa says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:31 am

    Adorable! You did a great job!

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  40. MrsJoseph says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:52 am

    So adorable! I’d certainly want the pattern.

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  41. Ms Muffin says

    September 22, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    WOW this coat looks cute!

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  42. Brandi says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    OH MY GOSH! That is the cutest thing ever! Please put it into a pattern! :) Especially if its easy to do! :)

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  43. The Olsen Family says

    October 5, 2010 at 12:42 am

    You totally inspired me and I made this Cute as a Button Baby Jacket. Thank you! :)

    http://danandtes.blogspot.com/2010/10/cute-as-button-baby-girl-jacket.html

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  44. rachel says

    September 20, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    i LOVE this coat! did you ever figure out how to make it into a pattern? i would love to make it for my 4 year old!! :)

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