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I have copied this over for you from the lazy jacks site, it was written by KC

CIVILIAN SACK COAT (M3/L4)

A good pattern (M-020) for this is available from Homespun Patterns/James County Mercantile marketed by Fall Creek Sutlery. Usually 'Homespun Patterns' tend to run about a size and a half small, and are usually a bit on the short side. Make appropriate adjustments. You can enhance this pattern with external pocket facings (borrow from the Dept. of Alabama Pattern). Unfortunately I know of no 'Confederate Issue' sack coat pattern copied from an original, so stick to the Civilian style with turn-down collar which has diverse uses anyhow.

In terms of materials, here is a good chance to get out that stubby homespun and other more eccentric satinettes, broadcloths, etc. Remember however, that these should look like poor farmers coats, not Sunday-go-to meeting gear! A good range of suitable cloth for Civilian Sack coats is available from Family Heirloom Weavers. For linings you can use osnaburg, or splash out on some Silesia (polished cotton), or patterned materials. Again FHW is your source. For top stitching stick to thicker threads (cotton or linen) in natural shades of brown, or blues. A good thread source is CC, also in the UK we can get two appropriate shades of 'Irish Linen' carpet thread which works well. Alternatively, I have picked up some amazing 'antique' thread (still in excellent shape) at antiques fairs. For buttons try to get brass coin buttons or cloth covered buttons from antique stores or Zaharias, who is an excellent button source. Warhorse from time to time has 2-piece brass dome buttons ('Zouave Buttons') which can be useful. I also here tell that someone in the States is now making repro coin buttons, but I have not yet identified the source