What a fun great looking jacket! Here's a pattern link if anyone is interested. This would be fun in spring colors for those not quite warm enough spring days I'm hoping to come soon!
https://www.amazon.com/Porch-Press-H.../dp/B00Y1KDSV8
Another former garment sewer here, too. For some reason it's not as satisfying as quilting. Or maybe my kids grew up and I didn't "need" to sew to save $. You could 35-40 years ago.