R's PO box sewing project

I'm calling this my PO box project because the fabric arrived in my PO box thanks to a wonderful permies member.  

I'm not certain what I'm going to make with it yet, but the night before it arrived, I had a dream that I needed to go to the thrift shop.  So I did and I found a pattern and some buttons (both for this project and another) for the same amount I get from my Ko-Fi.  It was meant to be!  

I'm  documenting it on my blog as well, but I also want to share here so I can ask questions and you can chime in with thoughts and answers and questions of your own.

The instructions in the pattern recomends to go by my high bust, then do a full bust adjustment.  This means the size in this envelope is one size too small.  I have this crazy idea, what if I just pretend the pattern is net, then add my usual seam allowance?  that probably wouldn't work.

The other thing I have to look for is a lining that is worthy of this fabric.  I'll look through my stash first, but just in case I don't find anything, I'll also start looking online and in thrift shops.  

I don't know if I'll find some silk that is in the budget.  Whatever I end up making with this will be something to last a long time, and since it isn't compostable, I'm okay with compromising if I find a good colour in a synthetic or blend for the lining.  I can usually find something good at my local fabric store and sometimes the big box store has big box sales on their discontinued cloth and has some good lining in there.  

I also don't know if this is the pattern for me.  I like the clasic lines but I almost want it to have more of an Audrey Hepburn look and include the buttons near the top.  The pattern as it is has no closures.  

I've found that sari silk (which is reused, so, bonus) is not terribly expensive on Etsy; for example, this listing. It's the only way I buy silk at this point. You won't have any control over the colors or patterns sent to you, but for me that's half the fun. That lovely fabric you have has enough colors in it that you should be able to get something coordinated. And then you'll have additional silk for a lovely robe, fancy skirt, floaty top or jacket, or whatever you fancy!

That's a piece of beautiful fabric with texture. But be prepared for snagging due to the loose weave. Do you plan on block fusing or underlining it?

Silk shirts can be found in thrift stores and you may be fortunate enough to find several large one that you could piece together.

Perhaps a vintage nightgown or kimono. I have a beautiful one languishing in my wardrobe that I cannot decide how to refashion. The minimal waste square pattern thread set me thinking about possible options.

Look forward to seeing the completed garment

Big 4 patterns tend to run big. Have you measured the pieces or check the finished measurements?

I don't know what Audrey Hepburn's style looks like but lots of people make the Coco Chanel jackets out of tweed fabric.

Or you just want to extend the center front pieces so they overlap for button closure. That's not hard to do either once you get the rest fitted.