Yes, it has been cold here.
The buttons came from Roy Najecki earlier this week, which was exciting. They aren’t for the plush breeches currently under construction, but rather for the green wool frock coat I’m making for Mr S to wear with the breeches. And, luckily, there is enough plush for me to screw up and recut select portions of the breeches should I need to. That’s always a relief, and not a luxury I always have. The pockets won’t be plush, though– or he’d always have a hand stuck!
Kirsten Hammerstrom 
WOW those buttons are just grand! Nice geometric touch agains the plush too. Maybe some flannel pockets to withstand the weight of items? Just grand, tho. Can’t wait for a photo update of your painstaking work!
If these are his fancy pants, he shouldn’t carry more than his car(riage) keys in those pockets. I think a nice firm linen will do, as the combination of plush crumbs and chamois bits may be more than I can take!
I love that fabric, I have a yard or so earmarked for a waistcoat.
It’s nice stuff, but leaves little plush crumbs everywhere not just while cutting, but also while sewing. I think the breeches will be pretty nice and I can imagine it’ll make a lovely waistcoat.