Are you doing that overlap the full length of the coat? Just wondering if trying to take out 2 inches per side between pockets and shoulders will create an odd "bunch" above the pocket. I guess a fish eye dart with sufficient head and tail could smooth it. If you have clips you could play around without damaging the fabric. Then decide whether to adjust or embrace the oversized look, if you don't find the bagginess impractical.

As the colour of the year may not be that popular this, could it be a bonus challenge i.e. if you do any of the contests in that colour? Vote at year end? Anyone doing a full capsule in Peach Fuzz might be a worthy winner in my book. Like the "Sew New" category suggested and sports/Olympic theme. Only other thoughts I had would be  stash related one -could be pattern, fabric,wool etc. -you've had it for a while but not got round using it.  Second vague thought was something around learning about/showcasing machine functions we don't use much (ruffler feet, binders, obscure stitches etc).

Think wide leg pull on trousers would look great. The weight and stretch of your fabric should help you decide on the pattern. The winslow culottes have a lot of fabric to pleat or gather at the waist for example, so a more fitted and then flared from the hip may be simpler. A quick google threw up the Style Arc Como looking wide-ish but not too bulky. I'm thinking about the practicality of sewing the velour over looks, as you'll know what you like, whether you EVER wear a tucked in top etc.

Jennifer Lauren has a lounge set for wovens. I have also used the free Helen's closet orchard dress for a nightdress. I think her blog has some hacks for her other patterns (Arden plants, Ashton or Gilbert top) into sleepwear. For knits I've used a style arc dress Laura and a Jennifer Lauren dolman T pattern, and an Ottobre ponte trouser pattern (in a lighter weight knit - cue sweat emoji at the thought of ponte pjs). My nightwear rarely comes from a nightwear pattern.

As this is about what you will wear, how about leave it plain but set a time limit  (6 to 12 months?). If in that time you don't find yourself reaching for it to wear, or even rejecting it because it feels too dull to you, then you have your answer. We all have different tastes and views on what makes us feel good.

Just for some info on plus size patterns. UK based indies that have a plus block are merchant and mills and sew me something. Overseas include cashmerette, muna and broad, itch to stitch, helens closet. There are more (e.g. style arc) but these ones do include pictures in either promotion or tester round ups of patterns on plus bodies. They may help you and your partner refine some of your work. Good luck.

Other possibles for quilted jacket from indies are Helens Closet Wildwood, Sew me something Greta or Muna and Broad Grainger (size 40 inch bust is smallest size in the latter).

No photos but this did kick me to finish some ill-advised "mom" jeans in horrible denim, which have already been ripped from relegation to gardening. Some ufos are there for very good reasons. They will move into the "salvage useful bits before binning" pile now.