The Couture Cardigan Jacket - Plan A

Plan A:

It looks like there is a 2-part sleeve without a vent. There are also no buttons or pockets. In other words, it's as simple as it can get - perfect!

Regardless of what the pattern instructions are, I want the lining to be quilted to the fabric and sewn into the shell as in the book. I want to use facings around the neckline and half of each front section. I'm also going to attach a chain, which I'm sure the pattern isn't going to call for.

I found several fabrics to consider:

I want to keep cost low for this jacket because this is my first time and I might mess it up. Badly!