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Cascade Duffle Coat lining attached to center back facing with graded seam allowance and pressed pleat detail

Cascade Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining and Fa...

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling our lining and facings to get ready to bag our coat. To begin, grab the two back lining pieces and pin the center back seam with...

Cascade Sew-Along: Assembling the Lining and Fa...

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling our lining and facings to get ready to bag our coat. To begin, grab the two back lining pieces and pin the center back seam with...

Gray wool coating pinned with colorful flower-head pins showing curved hood seam construction for Cascade Duffle Coat

Cascade Sew-Along: Hood

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling and attaching the hood. Start by grabbing your self hood pieces and set the hood lining and facings aside for a moment. With right sides facing...

Cascade Sew-Along: Hood

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling and attaching the hood. Start by grabbing your self hood pieces and set the hood lining and facings aside for a moment. With right sides facing...

Cascade Duffle Coat undercollar in cream, tan, and charcoal Pendleton wool geometric print, pinned on white background

Cascade Sew-Along: Collar

Jen Beeman

Next up in the Cascade Sew-Along is applying either your collar or hood. Today I'll be showing you how to attach your collar. In the booklet and samples, View A...

Cascade Sew-Along: Collar

Jen Beeman

Next up in the Cascade Sew-Along is applying either your collar or hood. Today I'll be showing you how to attach your collar. In the booklet and samples, View A...

Cascade Duffle Coat wool bodice panels in gold and gray geometric print pinned showing shoulder and side seam construction

Cascade Sew-Along: Side Seams & Sleeves

Jen Beeman

Today we're turning our coat pieces into something you can actually wear, side seams & sleeves! Begin by sewing the coat fronts and backs together (with right sides facing of...

Cascade Sew-Along: Side Seams & Sleeves

Jen Beeman

Today we're turning our coat pieces into something you can actually wear, side seams & sleeves! Begin by sewing the coat fronts and backs together (with right sides facing of...

Cascade Duffle Coat gray wool front placket with two black toggle closures pinned to show placement before attachment

Cascade Sew-Along: Attaching your Toggles

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be attaching the toggles to the coat. Begin by placing your clasped toggles across the front of your coat to double check that the toggle strap length is...

Cascade Sew-Along: Attaching your Toggles

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be attaching the toggles to the coat. Begin by placing your clasped toggles across the front of your coat to double check that the toggle strap length is...

Cascade Duffle Coat gray wool front band with brass zipper and patch pocket, with overlap covering zipper

Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View B

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be attaching the front bands for View B including the zipper panels. Remember, either view can be made with or without the zipper so don't feel like just...

Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View B

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be attaching the front bands for View B including the zipper panels. Remember, either view can be made with or without the zipper so don't feel like just...

Cascade Duffle Coat front panels in Pendleton wool gray and gold geometric print, laid flat showing mirrored construction

Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View A

Jen Beeman

I'm showing View A in the sew along without the zipper. It feels a little less formal to me and when I'm wearing a short jacket I'm not as concerned...

Cascade Sew-Along: Front Bands View A

Jen Beeman

I'm showing View A in the sew along without the zipper. It feels a little less formal to me and when I'm wearing a short jacket I'm not as concerned...

Black leather toggle closure with cord loop and wooden toggle for Cascade Duffle Coat hardware before attachment

Cascade Sew-Along: Making Your Own Toggle Closures

Jen Beeman

I know a lot of you are planning on making your own toggle closures so I thought I'd slip this post in before we attach the button bands so that...

Cascade Sew-Along: Making Your Own Toggle Closures

Jen Beeman

I know a lot of you are planning on making your own toggle closures so I thought I'd slip this post in before we attach the button bands so that...

Cascade Duffle Coat front pieces in gray and gold Pendleton wool geometric print, laid flat showing patch pockets attached

Cascade Sew-Along: Assembling the Fronts, Backs...

Jen Beeman

In today's Cascade sew-along post we'll be assembling the fronts and backs of your coat as well as making and attaching the pockets. Lets dive in! Just a note, I'll...

Cascade Sew-Along: Assembling the Fronts, Backs...

Jen Beeman

In today's Cascade sew-along post we'll be assembling the fronts and backs of your coat as well as making and attaching the pockets. Lets dive in! Just a note, I'll...

Cascade Duffle Coat sew-along pattern pieces laid out on Pendleton wool with scissors and Grainline Studio text overlay

Cascade Sew-Along: Cutting & Prepping Your Pieces

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be guiding you through selecting your size, cutting, and prepping your pieces to begin sewing. Lets start by getting out our pattern booklets and looking at the size...

Cascade Sew-Along: Cutting & Prepping Your Pieces

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be guiding you through selecting your size, cutting, and prepping your pieces to begin sewing. Lets start by getting out our pattern booklets and looking at the size...

Cascade Duffle Coat sew-along wool coating swatches in gray, mustard, red plaid, teal, and buffalo check with text overlay

Cascade Sew-Along: Gathering Your Supplies

Jen Beeman

Today I'm going to walk you through everything you'll need to make your Cascade Duffle Coat. I know a lot of you have already shopped for your fabrics & notions,...

Cascade Sew-Along: Gathering Your Supplies

Jen Beeman

Today I'm going to walk you through everything you'll need to make your Cascade Duffle Coat. I know a lot of you have already shopped for your fabrics & notions,...

Person wearing red plaid Cascade Duffle Coat with black leggings, cream knit beanie, and black boots on a snowy urban street

Cascade Sew-Along: Announcement & Schedule

Jen Beeman

Alright, the patterns have shipped and it's time to start the Cascade Duffle Coat Sew-Along! A lot of you have been asking me when this would start and I'm excited...

Cascade Sew-Along: Announcement & Schedule

Jen Beeman

Alright, the patterns have shipped and it's time to start the Cascade Duffle Coat Sew-Along! A lot of you have been asking me when this would start and I'm excited...

Person wearing black quilted duffle coat with red lining, wooden toggle closures, and hood over navy top, RTW inspiration

Cascade Duffle Coat Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today I wanted to share a little inspiration for the Cascade Duffle Coat from my Cascade Inspiration board on Pinterest. I pulled a mix of more classic styles as well...

Cascade Duffle Coat Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Today I wanted to share a little inspiration for the Cascade Duffle Coat from my Cascade Inspiration board on Pinterest. I pulled a mix of more classic styles as well...