I have really tried to figure out a good way to keep track of sewing patterns, fabric stash, and my current plans – and so far, I am largely failing at tracking anywhere other than my brain. I do my best work impulsively, so honestly that’s what this blog is going to be – waiting for fabric that I ordered to arrive so that I can start making the garments I have in mind.

That said, I did make myself another Hartwell Vest last weekend with some fabric I’ve had for about a year, and I was so pleased with the fit and execution that I ordered some wool broadcloth to make another one in a less wintery-looking fabric. So, that may be another weekend project as the fabric is supposed to be here on Friday.

But the other fabric order I’m waiting for is purely a whim purchase – Fabric Mart Fabrics had a 65% off sale and I happened to see an organza bomber jacket on Anthropologie’s website while I was browsing their sale last week. So here’s what I ordered (on the left). And it took some searching but the image on the right is the closest color match I could find in a ribbed knit.

Basic idea for the jacket below, but in red of course. Hm, I really hope the ribbing works with that tomato red organza. But of course, colors in person frequently turn out differently than colors online so WHO KNOWS.

If the ribbing doesn’t match, I might just use a black or cream one. Either way, I figure this will make a nice late summer/fall “jacket.” Plus I would like to be better at sewing other types of silk than crepe and, like, faille. And hiding all the seam allowances will be a fun exercise.