More Mistakes: Winter Coat 2023 Gets New Fabric and Rally Stripes

 

The recent darkness has reminded me that it's better to be seen than to be fashionable

Old version on left, new traffic flag version on the right

The old ultrex green coat got dirty and it can't be scrubbed, 

but the water print just disappears into the shadows and so will I. 

Meanwhile, an orange with racing stripes will not.

I can get a little dirty over the years, as long as I continue to have the opportunity to do so.

The 2ply ultrex in orange and 2.5" reflective tape are from Seattle Fabrics, which is still not open to the public. There was a snafu with the reflective tape, but I covered up the 'clashing orange' (had ordered black) with poly grosgrain and reflective grosgrain from the stash, also from Seattle Fabs) so I'm more rally stripes than single stripe. I feel like I should put on a racing number in a circle on the opposite side.

the hood has been sewn and seams glued. The stitching on the stripes has been glued as well. The front pockets will be next, with welts and zippers.

Finished rally stripes. This is the one down the back.
It won't get done when I wanted it to be done.
I will look enormous and orange.
And stay alive crossing the street.