Fabric Marker Pens and Field Jackets

I have used the FriXion pens for a couple of years and all that I had have run out of ink.  My Walmart never has them.  There are several Walmarts in my general area, but the one I normally go to is about 5 minutes away from my neighborhood.  Their products are somewhat lacking compared to two other stores that I go to when in the area.

I even went to Staples and even they did not have them in stock.  I do like the pens so decided to look on Amazon. Of course, they had several in stock.  While looking I came across some other
brands.

They are Blulu Heat Erasable pens.  They come in four colors white, fuschia, blue and black.  There are two refills for each color.  I liked the price and I like to try something new so I ordered them, arriving a couple of days ago.  I have tried the fuschia and the mark I made as a guide for hemming my recent project worked beautifully.  The only negative is that there is not an eraser at the other end of the pen.  I can survive that. The price was $7.99, a little less than the FriXion.  (Amazon Affiliate)

I am always amazed at what one can find on Amazon.  I know that many people have issues with Amazon and chose not to buy from them.  I always try to buy local but when local retailers do not have what I need I go to Smile Amazon.  My purchases create a contribution to some organization.  I recently change my support to the Alzheimers' Association.  With both of my parents dying from the horrible disease, I want to try to help as much as possible.

My sewing mojo slipped a little after completing my last project.  Recently I went online window shopping at Nordstrom and came across this jacket. There are several "field jackets" with similar styles.

From Nordstrom's website.

I have searched through the usual pattern sources and have yet to find a similar pattern.  I have Pattern Master Boutique and have not used it in several years, though I do keep downloading the updates.  I was not very successful in finding this style; I did create a couple of jackets that I could hack together.  I basically used a jeans jacket pattern, lengthened it, adding pockets and front zipper.  I still need to rework measurements.

I do have a Simplicity pattern, that looks like several of the other jackets.  This has the potential for working. I have fabric for this pattern but I want green.  So this has become my inspiration to sew.

If you are aware of a pattern that is similar to this, please leave a comment with the pattern information!    

Enough for now!