Wear your quilting talent everywhere you go! The Bella Quilted Coat is one of the most stunning wearable quilting projects you'll ever make — and this 3-day class walks you through every step. You'll learn to make the Bella Quilted Coat with Accent Sleeve adaptations, with an introduction to the Arcs and Beauties option as well. With one week between sessions to complete your paper piecing, you'll arrive at each class ready to build on what you've learned.
Both the Bella Coat and Accent Sleeves patterns are included in your class fee. A minimum of 3 registered students is required for the class to proceed.
Date & Time
- Saturday, September 26 — 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Sunday, September 27 — 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Saturday, October 3 — 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Times are subject to change but will remain a daytime series
- Location: Room 210, 2nd Floor Classroom
What You'll Learn
Class 1 — Sizing, Prep & Cutting
- Body measurements and guided instruction on selecting your ideal fit
- Pattern tracing and any sleeve length adjustments
- How to read the cutting chart and lay out your fabrics
- Preparing fabrics to be quilted; top-stitching outer jacket fabric to batting (if time allows)
- Option to bring muslin to make a mock jacket and confirm your fit
- Overview of next steps and prep for Classes 2 & 3
- Homework: complete paper piecing for accent sleeves and/or prepare Arcs for the jacket front (one week between sessions)
Classes 2 & 3 — Construction & Assembly
- Inserting the zipper
- Sewing together the outer jacket and lining
- Final assembly of all components
Class Prep
- A prep guide with full details will be provided — online registrants will receive it by email; in-store registrants please ask staff
- Review your fabric requirements from the pattern before Class 1
- Optional: prepare muslin for a mock jacket to test your fit
Supplies
- Patterns included: Bella Coat and Accent Sleeves — both included in your class fee
- Fabrics as specified in the pattern (see prep guide for full details)
- Sewing machine with matching thread for outer jacket fabrics
- Rotary cutter, cutting mat, and rulers
- Wonder clips, pins, and marking tools
- Basic sewing supplies
- Full supplies list provided with your prep guide — email or ask in store
Your Teacher
Shannon Gross — Shannon has had a love for all things handmade since the early 90s, when her mother taught her to sew clothes and her mother-in-law introduced her to quilting. A passionate maker with decades of experience, Shannon brings warmth, enthusiasm, and deep practical knowledge to every class she teaches. Her latest obsession is By Annie bag making — she completed the Stand Up Tote, Running with Scissors, A Place for Everything, Round Trip Duffle, and Tools of the Trade all in one summer! Shannon is excited to guide you through the Bella Coat with the same hands-on expertise that makes her classes both fun and confidence-building.
