What fabric should I make these patterns in? Help!

[FelixFelix]

I've got two patterns for children's coats. I'd like to do a lighter version for autumn and a heavier version for winter but I don't know what type of fabric I should use. It's not something I've made before!

The patterns are www.etsy.com/uk/listing/174937119/chic-cocktail-swing-coat-pattern-and and www.etsy.com/uk/listing/101258913/urban-weekender-coat-pattern-and

Can anyone help?

I especially love the first one. Does it have to be washable, if not a wool blend would be nice for the winter version. I think the same sort of fabrics would work for both although wouldn't make the second one in this tbh.

www.plushaddict.co.uk/dress-fabric/wool-dressmaking-fabric/wool-blend-coating-reversible-floral-tweed.html

If you used boiled wool it doesn't fray at all.

www.trurofabrics.com/wool-fabrics/boiled-wool.html?limit=all

Something like this is washable

www.trurofabrics.com/polyester-fabric/coatings.html

Is it lined? Even if it wasn't I would probably make a size bigger and line at least the body with something for warmth.

Cord would be nice for the autumn version, or cotton drill or even a lightweight sort of moleskin ... I would probably use cord though.

Thanks lavender that's really helpful! You've just confirmed that I was looking at the right sort of fabric

I will be lining in a nice printed cotton.

If I used a wool blend (for example) would I need to use a different needle etc as its a thicker fabric? I've only really used cotton before.

Unless it is something like silk, stretch or heavy canvas I tend to use a universal needle. I have a box of these in medium so that is what I use . Probably not entirely 'proper' in some way!

www.jaycotts.co.uk/products/machine-needles_uni-bx#.Va38uWBjd0I

If it works, it works! I'm excited to get sewing now.

I'd sew wool with a size 14 needle, or even a 16 if it was very thick. For cotton and most general uses, I use a 12. Most sewing machines are originally timed with a 12, so that is kind of their default. I'd use a universal needle and Schmetz are my weapon of choice.