Halfway!

I'm about halfway done with the faux fur/velvet short coat. It is going to be such fun to wear this!
In retrospect, I probably should have chosen to make a jacket rather than a coat. The fabric is drapier than expected, but that does contribute to the lay of the collar.
I had thought about using leather covered buttons for this coat, but covering the buttons was tricky and inconsistent. There were errands to be run, and one was at a knitting shop about 20 miles away. I was looking through their button collection and found the perfect choice! It's a large, teardrop shape in black, similar to the "animal-esque" spots on the fabric.
All that remains to do is set in the sleeves, put in the lining, and hem. I can't wait to wear it!