A challenge

To try and pull myself out of the funk of the last while, I've decided to challenge myself sewing! I love the Minoru Jacket by Sewaholic, and I just happen to have enough red corduroy and cute blue lining fabric to make it! I only had to buy the pattern, zippers, thread, and elastic. I also have enough fabric to make it in a pale pink linen blend (I think), and I intend to make it with a water repellent fabric, once I understand the pattern enough to brave it with new fabric. Anyone want to come along?