Closet Core Patterns – Fowler Barn Coat + Quilted Jacket

Fowler gives you two distinct outerwear styles in one pattern: choose between a cosy quilted jacket and a workwear-inspired barn coat. Gender-neutral and perfect for layering, Fowler is roomy and oversized with a boxy shape and dropped shoulder, and features a two-piece sleeve, bandless collar, and button or snap closure.

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.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Range: XXS – 6XL Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Recommended Fabrics:
View A: Mid to heavy weight non-stretch wovens with structure, such as canvas, twill, denim, corduroy, or wool.

View B: For a quick and easy make, choose a pre-quilted fabric or a substantial jacquard, brocade, or similarly beefy fabric that holds its shape without a wadding/batting layer. To create a quilted jacket:

– Outer and inner layer: Light to mid weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, lawn, voile, chambray and broadcloth, or linen. Drapey fabrics are not recommended.

– Middle wadding/batting layer: Quilt wadding/batting in cotton, bamboo, or wool.

Fabric Requirements:
View A: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3.5 – 4.5 yd (3.2 – 4.1 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.75 – 4 yd (2.55 – 3.65 m).
View B: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 2.75 – 3.25 yd (2.55 – 3 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2 – 2.75 yd (1.85 – 2.55 m).

Additional Supplies:

View A: 0.25 yd/m of fusible interfacing; five 5/8″ (16 mm) buttons or snap buttons; topstitching thread.

View B: 7-9.5 yd (6.5-8.5 m) of 1/2″ (13 mm) wide double-fold bias tape; five 5/8″ (16 mm) buttons, snap buttons, or sew-on snaps; safety pins if you’re quilting your own fabric.