I told you I am obsessed with outerwear right now and here’s more proof! My brocade bomber jacket is done! 
I bought this brocade in New York City last year in a store that was going out of business. I am thrilled at how well it coordinates with the bronze reflective fabric from Mood.
I was originally thinking I would make a moto jacket but decided on Simplicity 8418 instead – the simpler lines allow the fabric to shine, plus this pattern includes the lining. And it has pockets! The same flannel backed lining I used on my reflective tweed coat matches perfectly with this as well. (I’m newly converted to how great this lining fabric is.) 
I’m pretty happy with how easily this came together. However, I need to automatically add at least an inch to every sleeve I make. The sleeves aren’t horribly short but I would have preferred them longer. Helps keep my wrists warmer while biking.
Speaking of biking, check out how cool the reflective trim looks: 
Oh yeah!
I’m excited to have a dressy casual jacket that I can wear a multitude of ways.
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