The Fowler Jacket is a utilitarian and gender-neutral dream, giving you two distinct outerwear styles in one pattern; choose between a cozy quilted jacket and a workwear-inspired barn coat. Perfect for layering, Fowler is roomy and oversized with a boxy shape and a dropped shoulder, and features a two-piece sleeve and bandless collar. Finished with your choice of button or snap closure, Fowler is a comfortable, country-inspired jacket destined for long walks and endless customization. View A is a classic barn coat with double-layered patch pockets and a single breast pocket. It is finished with a sleeve hem facing, topstitched seams, and a traditional pressed hem. View B is a quilted jacket with rounded patch pockets. It is finished with double-fold bias tape along all edges and hems. Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate Suggested 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. Sizes (XXS-6X) - 58inch / 1.5 m wide VIEW A - BARN COAT Sizes XXS-S = 2.75 yd (2.55 m), Sizes M-1X = 3.25 yd (3 m), Size 2X-3X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Size 4X-6X = 4 yd (3.65 m) VIEW B - QUILTED COAT - OUTER, INNER LAYER & BATTING Sizes XXS-S = 2 yd (1.8 m), Sizes M-L = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes XL-6X = 2.75 yd (2.5 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. Sizes (XXS-6X) - 45inch / 1.14 m wide 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. Additional Supplies VIEW A - BARN COAT Fusible interfacing, 0.25 yd (0.25 m) Topstitching thread Buttons or snap buttons, 5 x 5/8" (16 mm) wide Matching thread VIEW B - QUILTED JACKET Double-fold bias tape, 7-9.5 yd (6.5-8.5 m) × 1/2" (13 mm) wide Buttons, snap buttons, or sew-on snaps, 5 x 5/8" (16 mm) wide Matching thread Safety pins or basting spray, to use for basting layers together if you're quilting your own fabric
