Laundry Basket Quilts Beachcomber Jacket Paper Pattern — Full-Size Patchwork Jacket Pattern, Crew-Neck & Lining

A full-size paper pattern for the Beachcomber Jacket from Laundry Basket Quilts, designed to create a layered, quilt-style jacket using fat eighths and coordinated yardage.

This listing is for a mailed paper pattern delivered on a subscription or delayed-purchase schedule; by ordering you accept the seller's cancellation terms and authorize scheduled payment until the pattern is fulfilled or you cancel when allowed. The Beachcomber Jacket pattern shows how to assemble a patchwork-style outer layer with optional lining and binding instructions so you can sew a cosy crew-neck jacket in a range of sizes.

What comes with the Beachcomber Jacket pattern and yardage recommendations?

The pattern provides full-size paper pieces and sewing directions for the Beachcomber Jacket. Yardage guidance covers fabric for the patchwork outer, the lighter contrast pieces and the optional lining, plus the minimal binding required for a crew-neck finish.

• Patchwork fabric: 30 dark multi-colour fat eighths (each ~9" x 20").
• Light fabric and lining: approximately seven quarter-yard cuts (9" x WOF) for contrast and 2.5 yards if you choose to line the jacket.
• Binding: about 1/4 yard of the dark fabric for a crew-neck binding—consider sizing up if you want extra coverage.
• Full-size paper pattern sheets with cutting layouts and assembly diagrams.

How difficult is this jacket for home sewers?

This pattern is aimed at sewists with intermediate skills who are comfortable working with multiple pieces, precision piecing, and basic garment assembly. If you’ve completed a quilted project or lined jacket before, you’ll find the steps logical and well-documented.

• Patchwork piecing practice recommended before starting the jacket panels.
• Clear seam allowance and pressing guidance included in the directions.
• Optional lining reduces bulk but requires experience attaching linings to necklines and hems.

How does fabric selection affect the finished jacket?

Choosing coordinated prints and weights changes the jacket’s drape and visual impact. Heavier quilting cottons hold structure and the patchwork look, while lighter cottons or blends will soften the silhouette and may require careful interfacing at seams.

• Use quilting-weight cottons for crisp patchwork definition and structure.
• Pick contrast light fabrics for inner panels and a unifying print for binding.
• Choose an appropriate lining fabric (smooth cotton or lightweight rayon) for comfortable wear and easier layering.

What sizing and finishing options are included?

The pattern includes graded sizes and instructions for a crew-neck finish with binding; additional notes suggest sizing up the binding fabric for broader neckbands or a slightly roomier fit. Alterations for length or sleeve fullness are straightforward if you’re comfortable with basic pattern adjustments.

• Graded pattern pieces cover a range of body sizes with clear cutting layouts.
• Binding instructions for a neat crew-neck finish; allowance notes for sizing up included.
• Guidance for lining insertion and hemming to achieve professional results.

Who this is for: The Beachcomber Jacket pattern is ideal for sewists who enjoy patchwork and want a wearable quilt-inspired jacket. If you collect fat eighth bundles or like mixing prints into garment projects, and you have intermediate sewing experience, this pattern gives you the templates and instructions to produce a standout layered jacket with finishing options for lining and binding.