Wool has so many great characteristics. Look at thrift shops for virgin wool blankets
Even if it has been washed it's perfect...
The binding can be reused in the design
Wash the blanket in hot water with some towels to make the fibres tangle = felting
The fibres get locked together so they won't unravel when cut
I prefer to trace a favourite garment and allow a bit extra just in case... (I hate tissue patterns)
Since it does not unravel the seams are just overlapped and top stitched (no other finishing)
Simple buttonholes and slash pockets - Pockets are always important! (top ones are fake)
Shoulder seam as usual, flat edge collar with topstitching and band cuff finish this fashionable piece off...
Since it does not unravel at the seams it's simple to finish. No lining but dense wool makes this very warm.
You may want this 'Shacket' and a Vintage wool blanket makes it economical...
Hammer-in buttons are a simple closure. Save a Wool Blanket from the landfill... and stay warm!
Check my site for more Up-cycles of wool and more...