A Change of Plans; the Rigel Bomber
Way back in 2019, I went to the SewBrum meetup, and of course, I picked up some fabric! This is one of the pieces I got at that time, in Barry's. It's a really lovely wool blend, grey with rainbow speckles. I originally had in mind the Morris Blazer by Grainline to make with this fabric, but on further reflection I realised I couldn't wear a blazer all that much. I currently own one blazer which I bought RTW but don't wear it all that much. When I started seeing the Rigel Bomber popping up ages ago I thought it was cool but wasn't sure if I could pull it off. Lately though, I've realised (at the age of 31 so I kinda wish it had happened sooner!) that I care a lot less about what looks good on me now and more about what I feel good in! When the Rigel bomber paper pattern went on final sale and there were only a few left, I had to have it - and then I realised that I had everything in my stash to make it except the zip! I sewed up the size M for a nice comfy fit (...