Fabric
Self fabric: Medium to heavy weight wools such as gabardine, tweed, houndstooth, worsted wool, boiled wool, and especially any wool labelled ‘coating’. Choose a weight that your machine can handle. Lining: Lightweight lining fabrics such as silk, polyester, or rayon lining. For a warmer coat, choose soft, medium weight fabrics such as flannel, quilted lining materials, or brushed cotton. Consider using slippery material for the sleeves and warm fabric for the body.
Notions
2 x shoulder pads
6 x 1" buttons
4 x 1/2" buttons - Classic variation (epaulets and sleeve tabs)
6 x 1/2" buttons - Casual variation (to attach hood and laps to main coat)