Fowler Jacket Sewing 5 week Course
Create the versatile and stylish Fowler Jacket, a modern utilitarian outerwear pattern that offers two distinctive looks in one pattern. With its relaxed, oversized fit, boxy silhouette, dropped shoulders, and practical design details, the Fowler Jacket is perfect for layering throughout the seasons.
During this workshop, you'll learn techniques for constructing outerwear garments while creating your own custom Fowler Jacket. Choose between:
View A – Barn Coat
A classic workwear-inspired jacket featuring double-layered patch pockets, a breast pocket, topstitched seams, sleeve hem facings, and a traditional pressed hem.
View B – Quilted Jacket
A cosy quilted version with rounded patch pockets and beautiful bias-bound edges for a professional finish.
The Fowler Jacket features a two-piece sleeve, bandless collar, and your choice of button or snap fastenings. Whether you prefer the timeless appeal of a barn coat or the comfort of a quilted jacket, this pattern provides endless opportunities for personalisation.
Suitable For
Confident beginners and intermediate sewists who are comfortable using a sewing machine and following a commercial sewing pattern.
Workshop Includes
- Expert tuition and technical sewing support
- Closet Core Fowler Jacket Sewing Pattern and instructions
- Use of sewing machines and overlockers if required
- Guidance on fitting and garment construction
- Help with pattern selection and customisation options
What You'll Learn
- Reading and working with a commercial sewing pattern
- Constructing patch pockets
- Sewing collars and two-piece sleeves
- Topstitching techniques for a professional finish
- Applying bias binding (View B)
- Inserting button or snap closures
- Garment assembly and finishing techniques
The Fowler Jacket is destined to become a wardrobe favourite – perfect for country walks, layering over handmade garments, and showcasing your individual style.
TO BRING:
Fabric -
- VIEW A - BARN COAT
- Mid- to heavyweight non-stretch wovens with structure, such as canvas, twill, denim, corduroy, or wool.
- VIEW B - QUILTED JACKET
- For a quick and easy make, choose a prequilted fabric or a substantial jacquard, brocade, or similarly beefy fabric that holds its shape without a batting layer.
- To create a quilted jacket:
- Outer and inner layer − light- to midweight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, lawn, voile, chambray and broadcloth, or linen. Drapey fabrics are not recommended.
- Middle batting layer − quilt batting in cotton, bamboo, or wool.
Fabric Requirement's
VIEW A - BARN COAT
Sizes XXS-S = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes M-L = 3.75 yd (3.45 m), Sizes XL-1X = 4 yd (3.65 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes 4X-6X = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
VIEW B - QUILTED COAT - OUTER, INNER LAYER & BATTING
Sizes XXS-1X = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes 2X-6X = 3.25 yd (3 m). Please allow an extra 0.5 yd (0.5 m) if you're quilting your own fabric to account for the shrinkage that will occur due to the quilting process.
Address
Sewing B
174 Derby Road
Stapleford
Nottingham NG9 7AY
Travel
There is limited on-street parking in Stapleford, so we recommend using one of the Broxtowe Council car parks. The nearest are:
🅿️ £3.00 up to 6 hours Monday to Saturday
🅿️ Free on Sunday
(Please double-check the machine in the car park for any updates.)
👉 Broxtowe Council Car Parks – Stapleford
🅿️ £1.00 all day Monday to Friday
🅿️ Free on Saturday and Sunday
(Please double-check the machine in the car park for any updates.)
👉 Broxtowe Council Car Parks – Stapleford
If you’re arriving by bus from Nottingham or Derby, the Trent Barton i4 stops at Halls Road, just a short walk from Sewing B and the Derby Road Centre.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee facilities are available, and there are several cafés nearby where you can purchase drinks and food.
More Detailed:
All of our sewing workshops and courses are designed for participants aged 18 years and over.
