Indie pattern companies seem to be springing up all over, which is nifty. Yay for them. I tested a pattern for Colette a few years back and they seem to be going from strength to strength. Sewaholic is a bit newer, I think, and their offerings so far have not really been my cup of tea.
UNTIL THEY RELEASED A CYCLING JACKET. Genius. I might never have known had it not been for this post by Did You Make That? (which is making me think serious thoughts about the funnel-neck coat, too, but we’re coming into summer here so I’ll sit on it for now.)
I reckon I’m forking out for the Minoru. I might even sew-along in January. Gives me plenty o’ time to find something showerproof to make it from. And time to ameliorate its only apparent failing: its distinct lack of [external]* pockets. For where am I to put my keys, Sewaholic? Pfft.
*correction: Heather pointed out there are interior patch pockets. Anyone interested in an external pocket modification during the sew-along? I am!
Make it 'til you fake it 
NO POCKETS? How did I miss that? I guess my first jacket-making experience is going to include learning how to add pockets. 🙂
Heather in Oregon pointed out there are interior patch pockets. I was just being alarmist. (Oh, and didn’t read the instructions.)
That said, I still want external pockets for illegal hands-free riding in cold weather. I reckon we can work through it together in the sew-along!
She says in the product description that there are interior patch pockets, just none on the exterior. It’s a cute jacket.
Thank you for pointing that out! I should have read the fine print.
I might need this too. So many pretty versions popping up!