I'll second the argyle jacket !

I also have an over abundance of self confidence (as do many others of the rabble present here, I might add). But I found the thought of making a jacket from scratch pretty intimidating. I am at 15 and counting on kilts now, and only the last three have been what I would call "good enough" to wear out in public. The rest serve me well in the shop, where it does not matter what they look like, so long as they provide some warmth and protection from the debris that is the by product of making blades.

If you take the time to make the pattern, and make it available, I might try it. I found that simplicity pattern terribly confusing.

So carry on !