Beachcomber Jacket Pattern

What if your favourite quilt could become your favourite jacket?

The Beachcomber Jacket Pattern by Laundry Basket Quilts beautifully combines the creativity of quilting with the practicality of a wearable garment. Designed for quilters who love fabric, colour and texture, this versatile jacket transforms patchwork, quilt blocks and quilted fabrics into a stylish piece you'll enjoy wearing season after season.

With its relaxed fit and easy-to-wear silhouette, the Beachcomber Jacket is perfect for layering over tops, dresses and knitwear. Comfortable, flattering and endlessly customisable, it's the kind of handmade garment that attracts compliments wherever you go.

Whether you choose soft neutrals for everyday wear, scrappy patchwork for a one-of-a-kind creation, or vibrant prints that showcase your personality, every Beachcomber Jacket becomes uniquely yours.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Designed specifically for quilted and patchwork fabrics
• Comfortable relaxed fit
• Perfect for layering
• A wonderful wearable quilting project
• Great for showcasing favourite fabrics
• Suitable for both traditional and modern fabric styles
• Easy to personalise with bindings, linings and embellishments
• Creates a truly unique handmade garment

Fabric Possibilities

The Beachcomber Jacket can be made in a variety of ways:

• Patchwork blocks for a classic quilt coat
• Pre-quilted fabric for a quicker finish
• Cotton quilting fabrics for year-round wear
• Chambray for a relaxed casual look
• Flannel for added warmth
• Wool blends for cooler weather
• Coordinating or contrasting linings for extra personality

Perfect For

• Quilters exploring garment sewing
• Showcasing favourite fabric collections
• Scrap and stash projects
• Handmade capsule wardrobes
• Slow fashion sewing
• Quilt retreats and workshops
• Creating wearable art

A Quilt You Can Wear

Many of us have beautiful fabrics tucked away waiting for the perfect project. The Beachcomber Jacket gives those fabrics a chance to become something you'll actually use and enjoy every day.

Whether made from treasured scraps, carefully planned patchwork or favourite fabric collections, this jacket allows your quilting creativity to move beyond the sewing room and into your wardrobe.

Pattern Details

Designer: Laundry Basket Quilts
Pattern Type: Printed Paper Pattern
Project Type: Quilted Jacket / Wearable Quilting
Technique: Quilting and Garment Sewing
Fit: Relaxed, Layering-Friendly Silhouette