In the finishing stage of sewing up my second Halloween costume project.

My son loves all things racing-car related. Speed Racer is one of his favorite characters. So we decided to be re-do Halloween last year.

But Mama decided to take on a costume challenge and make a new Speed Racer Jacket. (Besides, the old one is a bit short.) The tricky part was drafting an original pattern. With a simple jacket pattern as a guide (Simplicity 5284) I guesstimated, and re-estimated each panel. All that seam ripping, re-tracing, and investing in extra fabric, really paid off. Think motorcycle-like contoured jacket. But out of white denim.

A tiny bit of red Mach 5 applique and a touch of red edge stitching finishes this baby. (We are only waiting on buttons now. But I think they are going to have to wait until after I pick out fabric for a few duvet projects! Or maybe that Beauty and the Beast Belle dress I want to make…slippery fabric again. Maybe not.)