Women's Cape YVA | PDF Sewing Pattern

Softshell is a functional outdoor fabric that keeps out wind and light rain well while still staying breathable. It is exactly this combination that makes it so popular for outdoor wear.

Softshell usually has a smooth, sturdy outer surface and a soft, often fleece-like inner layer. This makes it pleasantly warm without being too thick.

The fabric is slightly stretchy or at least flexible, so it moves well with you – perfect for activewear.

It is relatively easy to sew but can be a bit thick. On the plus side, it hardly frays and is easy to work with.

Softshell is ideal for jackets, trousers, kids' clothing or outdoor pieces for wind and weather.

In short: weatherproof, comfortable and perfect for everything out and about.

Jacket and coat fabrics are sturdy, usually somewhat thicker fabrics that keep you warm and protected outdoors. They are made to keep out wind and cold while still being comfortable to wear.

Depending on the type, they can vary a lot – from light transitional-season fabric to really warm winter qualities. They are often densely woven, sometimes coated or given a warm inner side.

Depending on their thickness they are a bit more challenging to sew, but in return you get very durable, high-quality results.

They are perfect for jackets, coats, blazers or warm outdoor pieces.

In short: stable, protective and ideal for everything that keeps you warm outside.

Quilted fabric is a fabric made of several layers that are stitched together. It usually has a firm fabric on the outside and a warm filling on the inside – for example fleece or wadding.

Its padded look with the visible quilting seams, which give the fabric its structure, is typical. This makes it nicely voluminous and really warm.

Depending on the type, quilted fabric can be light or somewhat heavier, but it always insulates well. So it is perfect for cooler days.

It sometimes takes a bit more patience to sew because it is thicker and has several layers. In return, you get a very stable result.

Quilted fabric is ideal for jackets, gilets, bags or warm accessories.

In short: warm, padded and perfect for cosy outdoor pieces.