Wrapped & REady
Tailored Quilt Coat Retreat
Wrap yourself in creativity—where quilting meets couture.
Turn your cherished quilt or favorite fabrics into a one-of-a-kind statement piece! In the Wrapped & Ready: Tailored Quilt Coat Retreat, you’ll design and construct a beautiful, custom-fit coat under the expert guidance of instructor Corrie Burger. Whether bold and modern or soft and classic, your finished coat will be as unique as your story—stitched with love, tailored with skill, and ready to wear with pride.
📍 May 27-31, 2026 | 50 Acre Woods Retreat Center
Meet the Instructor
Corrie Burger
Corrie Burger is a talented South African needlework educator and designer who relocated to the United States following her retirement—an exciting new chapter that coincided with the birth of her granddaughter. She now resides in Brentwood, Tennessee, near Nashville, where she enjoys sharing her passion for sewing with a new community.
Corrie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Northwest University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, and went on to complete a Master of Education in Adult Education and Training. Over the course of her 33-year teaching career, she was deeply dedicated to ensuring that every student who entered her classroom left with a solid foundation in sewing and the confidence to explore a wide range of techniques.
In addition to her teaching career, Corrie spent three decades as a designer and garment maker for a single executive client, creating an exclusive wardrobe of custom-made pieces. Garment construction comes naturally to her, and she now channels that same skill and love of detail into making beautiful dresses for her granddaughter and friends.
Patchwork and quilting have long been a part of Corrie’s creative journey, and today they play a central role in her life. Through quilting, she has built lasting friendships that have brought comfort and joy, especially as she settled into life in a new country.
Sewing and teaching remain Corrie’s greatest passions—illuminating every part of her life and inspiring all who have the privilege of learning from her.
About the Class
Join in the fun with Wrapped & Ready:
Tailored Quilt Coat Retreat!
Join instructor Corrie Burger for an unforgettable creative experience where quilting and garment-making beautifully collide. In this hands-on retreat, you’ll learn how to transform your favorite quilt into a perfectly fitted coat that reflects your personal style.
Corrie’s expertise in tailoring and her decades of teaching experience make this retreat approachable for confident beginners and experienced sewists alike. Step-by-step, she’ll guide you through the process of adjusting patterns, constructing seams, adding pockets and bindings, and achieving professional finishes.
You’ll leave this retreat not only with a stunning custom coat but also with the skills and confidence to design more wearable art in the future. Whether you prefer bright and bold or subtle and classic, your finished piece will be one-of-a-kind—wrapped and ready to wear with pride.
✨ BONUS! Corrie is including her proprietary pattern for a Cross Body Bag—absolutely free! This exclusive design makes a perfect companion project for anyone who finishes their coat early or wants to create a coordinating accessory using leftover fabrics.
Level: All levels welcome—from confident beginners to seasoned stitchers ready to elevate their quilting and garment-making skills.
What You’ll Accomplish:
During this retreat, you’ll bring together the best of quilting and garment design to create something truly personal and wearable. With Corrie’s expert instruction and your creative flair, you’ll:
Design and construct a custom-fit quilt coat tailored to your unique style and size.
Master key garment techniques including shaping, seaming, and finishing for a professional look.
Transform a quilt into a functional piece of wearable art you’ll be proud to show off.
Finish a second project — Corrie’s exclusive Cross Body Bag — if time allows, using her proprietary pattern provided free to retreat participants.
Build confidence in blending quilting and sewing skills to expand your creative possibilities long after the retreat ends.
Enjoy a weekend of creativity, connection, and quilting camaraderie at 50 Acre Woods
Skills You’ll Learn:
Throughout this retreat, you’ll gain hands-on experience and valuable techniques that blend quilting artistry with professional garment construction. Corrie’s approachable teaching style ensures every participant leaves with new confidence and refined skills, including:
Pattern selection and adjustment — how to choose the right pattern size, make fit modifications, and plan for quilting thickness.
Fabric preparation and layout — tips for cutting, stabilizing, and aligning your quilt or patchwork pieces for precise assembly.
Seam construction and finishing — techniques for durable, beautiful seams that flatter your finished garment.
Lining and binding — how to achieve a polished, reversible look inside and out.
Professional tailoring details — including pocket placement, edge finishing, and adding structure for a custom drape.
Accessory coordination — optional instruction for Corrie’s Cross Body Bag pattern, perfect for using leftover fabric and showcasing your personal flair.
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Materials & Supplies
Provided by Instructor:
Corrie brings her wealth of experience—and her signature attention to detail—to make your project a success from start to finish. Each participant will receive:
Corrie’s proprietary Tailored Quilt Coat pattern — expertly drafted and sized for a professional fit.
BONUS: Cross Body Bag pattern — Corrie’s exclusive design, included free for retreat participants.
Step-by-step printed instructions for both the coat and the bonus bag project.
Hands-on guidance and personalized fitting support throughout the retreat.
Demonstrations on finishing techniques, pocket placement, and professional garment construction.
Use of specialty tools for fitting and shaping during class.
Corrie’s patient teaching style and expert eye will ensure you leave not only with a beautiful finished project, but also with the confidence to create more wearable art on your own.
What to Bring:
To make the most of your time at the retreat, please come prepared with your favorite sewing supplies and materials for your personalized quilt coat. Corrie will guide you every step of the way—just bring your creativity and these essentials:
A completed quilt top (lap-size or larger) or prepared quilted fabric panels suitable for cutting into pattern pieces.
Binding or accent fabric for edges and finishing details.
Coordinating thread and basic sewing notions (pins, scissors, seam ripper, clips, etc.).
Sewing machine in good working order with walking foot and extra needles.
Measuring tape and marking tools for accurate fitting and adjustments.
Optional: leftover fabric or quilt scraps if you plan to make the bonus Cross Body Bag project.
Come ready to sew, laugh, and learn! By the end of the retreat, you’ll have a custom-fitted coat—and possibly a matching bag—that reflect your creativity and skill.
Preparation Instructions
Choose your quilt.
Decide whether you’ll be using a finished quilt top or piecing new fabrics specifically for your coat. Aim for something that reflects your personality—bold, scrappy, or subtle and classic!
Pre-wash and press your fabrics.
Wash and press any fabrics you’ll be using for binding, or accents to ensure accurate cutting and professional results.
Gather coordinating supplies.
Bring your favorite notions, matching thread, and any special trims or buttons you’d like to incorporate into your coat or bonus Cross Body Bag.
Class Details
Date: May 27-31, 2026
Time: Arrive anytime after 3:00 PM on May 13, 2026. Orientation will begin after dinner at approximately 6 PM.
Instruction will begin at 9:00 AM on May 14th (Thursday)
Check-out is anytime in the morning on May 13th, 2026
Location: 50 Acre Woods, 3419 Jarman Hollow Road, Palmyra, TN 37142
Cost: Approximately $599, This includes lodging, 3 meals/day, sewing amenities, taxes, and all the fun you can bring!
Skill Level: All Levels
Testimonials
“Corrie’s class was the highlight of my year—she made tailoring a coat from my grandmother’s quilt feel easy and unforgettable!”
— Linda H., Franklin, TN
“I’ve sewn for years, but Corrie taught me techniques that took my finishing to the next level—my coat fits like it was made in a boutique!”
— Sharon P., Brentwood, TN
“Corrie is such a patient, joyful teacher—by the time we left, we were laughing, modeling our coats, and planning the next retreat together!”
— Martha D., Columbia, TN
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