AI6YR BenHmm, softshell fabric not cheap... about $28.00 per yard. (if I were theoretically going to sew myself a new softshell jacket). #sewing
So, the problem with something like black or blue or green, is then it's not terribly obvious you've sewn yourself a jacket (because all the softshells out there are black or blue or green)., But purple or "tomato" are way off the usual scale of colors. Which means you've got to be willing to show off a bit, lol. (I have no problem with it--ie random strangers chatting with you because you have an outrageously loud outfit--but the family prefers to blend in and hide....)
Janice in GA@ai6yr Starry skies or starry forest!
@Archergal Yeah, that might work
Aleksandra FedorovaJust be wary that patterns may require more fabric and are not as forgiving when sewing.
You have to keep in mind where the pattern lands on a finished piece.
You don't have to do full pattern matching of course, but having one half of the jacket upside down may lead to even more questions :)