This pattern unexpectedly showed up in the mail today. I put it on my birthday list - I think it was meant to be a present. I will be polling my family to find out who it's from. You know. When I take a break from actually making the coat.
I traced it tonight. I'm going to choose fabric tomorrow. I was considering a coated cotton, but I think that might complicate the project more than I want too - I've never made a coat before, and I will be happy with one that works as an extra layer even if it's not waterproof. I think I probably have a lot of color options in twill, and I might be able to find something fun in a home dec fabric. Mostly, I'm just too excited not to share. Any advice for an inexperienced coat-maker?