I really admire folks with that sort of dedication.
I've just gotten back a heavy suede coat with a sound wool lining. The size was an XXL and I take
a L. The idea was to have the coat tailored down to make it a sort of suede Mourning Coat that can be worn over
a sack coat/vest/shirt combo circa 1875. I am also on the lookout for period pant of duck material and hopefully
with the buckle in the back or the buttons for the braces (IE. suspenders). For the coat, I am haunting the Thrift stores,
Goodwill and the Sally to find a nice heavy wool sack coat with some miles on it. An important goal is to NOT look
like I just stepped off a page in one of those catalog pages with everything nice and neat and tidy. Getting that used "care-worn" look is a bit of a challenge, though. FWIW.
Best Wishes,
Bruce