My latest sewing project is a big fur coat, inspired by a fabulous robe Kerry H. brought to a party a couple of months ago. It was a snuggly early-morning sort of garment, with a brocade shell and a fur lining. I realized that I could make something similar by sewing fur into the silk kimono I’ve had kicking around since my first trip to Burning Man. I happened to have a just-big-enough piece of fluffy black fur left over from one of my leggings projects last fall, and next thing I knew I was manhandling pieces of obnoxiously thick fabric and there were tufts of black fuzz everywhere.

The project expanded, as these things often do, when I realized that a few simple design changes would make the whole thing reversible. At night, it could be a big, bold fur coat with a flashy silk lining, then a quick inside-out the next morning would give me a comfortable robe to lounge around in while waiting for coffee to brew.

I didn’t get any pictures last night, but it’s coming together well; the sleeves are finished and I have figured out how the collar and placket are going to work. Another evening or two should finish it.