Pseudo-boro jacket

by Linda Theil

I just finished this cute reversable, quilted jacket that I hand-quilted to emulate the Japanese boro look, using fabrics from Debbie Maddy's "Yukata" collection for Moda, 2022. The outer fabric is “Yukata Boro Neibi” from the “Yukata” collection; the lining is “Yukata Dottie Sora” from the same collection.

The pattern is a simple perfection called "A Little Somethin' Jacket" by CNT Pattern.

Before construction, the five jacket pieces: two fronts, one back, and two sleeves; were hand quilted with Sulky #12, white, cotton thread in using Hiroshima Needle's Sashiko Needles Assorted Long, and a leather palm-thimble. I quilted the sleeves without batting.

I really love my jacket!

Resources

A Little Somethin’ Jacket at http://cntpattern.com

Outer fabric: “Yukata Boro Neibi” for “Yukata” collection by Debbie Maddy for Moda 2022. https://www.debbiemaddy.com/collections/fabrics/products/yukata-boro-neibi-48072-11-moda

Lining: “Yukata Dottie Sora” https://www.debbiemaddy.com/collections/fabrics/products/yukata-dottie-sora-48076-13-moda

Hand quilted with Sulky #12 cotton thread white Hiroshima Needle Sashiko Needles Assorted Long
Leather palm thimble https://www.amazon.com/Sashiko-Thimble-Olympus-Leather-Adjustable/dp/B01H45WMR2

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