Intermediate to Advanced

Quilt Coat Workshop

Bring a Quilt and Leave with a Coat

7.5 hours

Max 6 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Join Lorena Uriarte, renowned Modern Quilter, and transform a quilt into a beautifully wearable coat.

Day One: Sunday 14 June – 9am–4:30pm Day Two: Sunday 21 June – 9am–4:30pm

It’s never been more on trend to sport a quilted coat — so let’s go for it. Pull a quilt off the bed, rescue one from the cupboard, or take this as the perfect excuse to make another. Either way, you’ll leave with a completely unique statement piece.

Not only will you create a stunning coat, but you’ll also learn valuable techniques for working with heavy quilted fabric and coat construction. It’s creative, practical and completely one of a kind.

This workshop runs over two full Sundays to allow proper time for construction and finishing.

Why you'll love this course

Turn a quilt into a wearable statement coat

Learn to work confidently with thick, quilted fabric

Small group class (maximum 6 students)

Expert guidance from Lorena

Creative freedom with collar and pocket options

A supportive and inspiring studio environment

This is slow, satisfying sewing with a truly spectacular result.

What you will learn

Cutting accurately from pre-made quilts

Working with heavy quilted fabric

Bias binding application to seams

Coat construction techniques

Pocket installation

Collar and hood options

Finishing and closure decisions (buttons or studs)

Class format

Two full-day workshops

Maximum 6 students

Step-by-step guided instruction

Creative and collaborative studio atmosphere

Workshop – Day One

Check and refine pattern pieces

Decide on collar, hood and pocket options

Layout and cut quilt

Sew front and back at shoulder seam

Bind shoulder seams

Prepare and apply binding to collar and pocket pieces

Workshop – Day Two

Construct coat body

Insert pockets

Apply closures

Extensive binding application

Final construction and finishing

Please note: while we aim for you to leave with a completed coat, final stitching may be required at home depending on quilt thickness, design complexity and sewing pace.

SKILL LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED

Confident using sewing patterns

Comfortable operating your sewing machine

Ready to work with thicker fabrics

Comfortable problem-solving construction details

What's included

Use of studio sewing machines — students learn on the Bernina 335 and Brother Innov-is A80

Expert tuition from Lorena

A fun, engaging and supportive environment

Tea and coffee throughout both days

What to bring

Your quilt (pre-made or quilted, but not bound)

Your chosen coat pattern (traced to your size)

Patterns we suggest: Hovea Coat by Megan Nielsen, Wildwood Jacket by Helen's Closet, Tamarack Jacket by Grainline, Chore Coat by Patchwork & Poodles

Heavy jeans or size 90–100 needles

Fabric scissors and sewing kit

Your glasses, if needed

Your lunch (microwave and fridge available — or visit a local café)

Your teacher

Lorena Uriarte

Lorena is an award-winning, world-renowned quilter known for bold, colourful designs. She generously shares her expertise, blending hand and machine techniques. Passionate about teaching, she helps students create striking quilts and embrace creativity as a way to unwind.

Quilt Coat

13 June & 20 June·2 sessions

Multi Day

2 sessions

13 June & 20 June

6 spots available

with Lorena Uriarte

$395

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only