Quilted clothing is becoming a huge trend right now and it is no secret that I fear garment sewing. Something about working in three dimensions is mind boggling to me. I decided to start small with a quilt-block sweater and I hope that my confidence can eventually rise to quilt-coat level. Until then, please enjoy this flying geese block with instructions on how to applique it to a sweatshirt! Happy sewing!

Supplies List:

FABRICS AND INTERFACING
(5) 2 1/2” x 18” scrap fabrics
5” x 11” piece of Pellon SF101
4” x 10” piece of Pellon 805 “Wonder Under”
Sweatshirt or Shirt of your choosing (Sample uses this one from Target - not a paid promotion!)
TOOLS
Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
Scissors and/or Snips
Ruler
Straight Pins or Clips
Iron and Pressing Mat
Sewing Machine
Helpful Tool: Tailor’s Clapper

Cut each of your five fabrics into

(4) 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”

(8) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Arrange them in piles and shift the 1 1/2” squares one spot to the left. This will ensure the background of the flying geese will align with the triangle of the next.

TIP: Draw a diagonal line across the wrong side of the fabric on the 1 1/2” squares as a sewing guide.

Pair each square with a rectangle and align on the left side. Sew across the diagonal. Chain piece all of your rectangles with a coordinating square.

After chain piecing all the rectangles, clip the connecting threads and then trim the corner off leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the piece and press seams. Do this for all pieces.

Sew on the opposite side square along the diagonal line. Chain piece all pieces.

After chain piecing the final squares on all the rectangles, clip the connecting threads and then trim the corner off leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the piece and press seams. Do this for all pieces.

Once all of the flying geese are pressed, arrange them in order for chain piecing rows.

Start chain piecing blocks 5 and 4 together and 3 and 2 together, being sure the background color matches the connecting triangle (geese) color. Trim connecting threads and press open.

Chain piece all of the 5/4 blocks to the 3/2 blocks and press open. Sew the 1 piece to the piece 2 side, connecting to the block. Do this for all blocks. Press seams.

Sew the two blocks together to make a strip of 10 flying geese. Press seams. Do this for the other strip. Arrange the two strips to be inverse of each other and sew right sides together. Press seam open.

Finished block should measure approximately 10 3/4” x 4 3/4”.

Apply the Pellon SF101 Interfacing to the back of the quilt block, adhesive side facing the wrong side of the fabric (indicated by the bumpy texture), and press with a hot, dry iron to fuse the fabric. Trim any excess interfacing.

NOTE: photo shows more excess than mentioned in fabric requirements for this tutorial.

Fold the edges of the block to the back side using a 1/4” fold and press to crease. Clipping the edges down can help to hold the crease line. Edges can be mitered or simply folded. Sample shows a simple fold.

The block should measure 10” x 4” after folding.

Apply Pellon 805 “Wonder Under” to the block (clips removed). Be sure the bumpy adhesive side is face up and touching the wrong side of the block. Press firmly with a hot iron to activate the adhesive. NOTE: You may need to go over this a few times, as the block has a few layers.

Twin Geese Block Sweater Tutorial

Supplies List:

Cut each of your five fabrics into

(4) 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”

(8) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Arrange them in piles and shift the 1 1/2” squares one spot to the left. This will ensure the background of the flying geese will align with the triangle of the next.

TIP: Draw a diagonal line across the wrong side of the fabric on the 1 1/2” squares as a sewing guide.

Pair each square with a rectangle and align on the left side. Sew across the diagonal. Chain piece all of your rectangles with a coordinating square.

After chain piecing all the rectangles, clip the connecting threads and then trim the corner off leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the piece and press seams. Do this for all pieces.

Sew on the opposite side square along the diagonal line. Chain piece all pieces.

After chain piecing the final squares on all the rectangles, clip the connecting threads and then trim the corner off leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the piece and press seams. Do this for all pieces.

Once all of the flying geese are pressed, arrange them in order for chain piecing rows.

Start chain piecing blocks 5 and 4 together and 3 and 2 together, being sure the background color matches the connecting triangle (geese) color. Trim connecting threads and press open.

Chain piece all of the 5/4 blocks to the 3/2 blocks and press open. Sew the 1 piece to the piece 2 side, connecting to the block. Do this for all blocks. Press seams.

Sew the two blocks together to make a strip of 10 flying geese. Press seams. Do this for the other strip. Arrange the two strips to be inverse of each other and sew right sides together. Press seam open.

Finished block should measure approximately 10 3/4” x 4 3/4”.

Apply the Pellon SF101 Interfacing to the back of the quilt block, adhesive side facing the wrong side of the fabric (indicated by the bumpy texture), and press with a hot, dry iron to fuse the fabric. Trim any excess interfacing.

NOTE: photo shows more excess than mentioned in fabric requirements for this tutorial.

Fold the edges of the block to the back side using a 1/4” fold and press to crease. Clipping the edges down can help to hold the crease line. Edges can be mitered or simply folded. Sample shows a simple fold.

The block should measure 10” x 4” after folding.

Apply Pellon 805 “Wonder Under” to the block (clips removed). Be sure the bumpy adhesive side is face up and touching the wrong side of the block. Press firmly with a hot iron to activate the adhesive. NOTE: You may need to go over this a few times, as the block has a few layers.

Remove the paper from the backing of the block, exposing the fusible adhesive from the other side of the Pellon 805 “Wonder Under.” Place on top of sweatshirt or garment at desired position (sample is shown centered and 4” below neckline). Press to activate adhesive.

Stitch block onto garment approximately 1/8” away from the edging using a 2.5mm - 3.0mm stitch line. Be sure to stitch in place at start and finish to secure threads. You may also bury threads under the quilt block to secure them.

Congratulations on completing the Twin Geese Block Sweatshirt!

Throw that baby on and go take some selfies, because why not?!

Share your progress and makes on social media using the #TwinGeeseBlock and #SarahJeanMakes hashtags. Please tag me at @SarahJeanMakes so I can cheer you on!

Twin Geese Block Sweater Tutorial

Supplies List:

Cut each of your five fabrics into

(4) 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”

(8) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Arrange them in piles and shift the 1 1/2” squares one spot to the left. This will ensure the background of the flying geese will align with the triangle of the next.

TIP: Draw a diagonal line across the wrong side of the fabric on the 1 1/2” squares as a sewing guide.

Pair each square with a rectangle and align on the left side. Sew across the diagonal. Chain piece all of your rectangles with a coordinating square.

After chain piecing all the rectangles, clip the connecting threads and then trim the corner off leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the piece and press seams. Do this for all pieces.

Sew on the opposite side square along the diagonal line. Chain piece all pieces.

After chain piecing the final squares on all the rectangles, clip the connecting threads and then trim the corner off leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Open the piece and press seams. Do this for all pieces.

Once all of the flying geese are pressed, arrange them in order for chain piecing rows.

Start chain piecing blocks 5 and 4 together and 3 and 2 together, being sure the background color matches the connecting triangle (geese) color. Trim connecting threads and press open.

Chain piece all of the 5/4 blocks to the 3/2 blocks and press open. Sew the 1 piece to the piece 2 side, connecting to the block. Do this for all blocks. Press seams.

Sew the two blocks together to make a strip of 10 flying geese. Press seams. Do this for the other strip. Arrange the two strips to be inverse of each other and sew right sides together. Press seam open.

Finished block should measure approximately 10 3/4” x 4 3/4”.

Apply the Pellon SF101 Interfacing to the back of the quilt block, adhesive side facing the wrong side of the fabric (indicated by the bumpy texture), and press with a hot, dry iron to fuse the fabric. Trim any excess interfacing.

NOTE: photo shows more excess than mentioned in fabric requirements for this tutorial.

Fold the edges of the block to the back side using a 1/4” fold and press to crease. Clipping the edges down can help to hold the crease line. Edges can be mitered or simply folded. Sample shows a simple fold.

The block should measure 10” x 4” after folding.

Apply Pellon 805 “Wonder Under” to the block (clips removed). Be sure the bumpy adhesive side is face up and touching the wrong side of the block. Press firmly with a hot iron to activate the adhesive. NOTE: You may need to go over this a few times, as the block has a few layers.

Remove the paper from the backing of the block, exposing the fusible adhesive from the other side of the Pellon 805 “Wonder Under.” Place on top of sweatshirt or garment at desired position (sample is shown centered and 4” below neckline). Press to activate adhesive.

Stitch block onto garment approximately 1/8” away from the edging using a 2.5mm - 3.0mm stitch line. Be sure to stitch in place at start and finish to secure threads. You may also bury threads under the quilt block to secure them.

Congratulations on completing the Twin Geese Block Sweatshirt!

Throw that baby on and go take some selfies, because why not?!

Share your progress and makes on social media using the #TwinGeeseBlock and #SarahJeanMakes hashtags. Please tag me at @SarahJeanMakes so I can cheer you on!

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