Have you thought of using it say for a sweatshirt jacket instead. I'm thinking of trying my hand at making one for my 92yo mother as we can't seem to find a chocolate brown cardigan sweater her size. Thought why not make her a sweatshirt jacket using various browns I have in my stash. I think a black velveteen jacket would look wonderful if you have a mind to try it plus it would use up a bit of your stash I'd think.