I'm wondering if you ladies could possibly help me. I have my fabric for a windproof riding coat and tights, as there was just NO WAY I was going to be able to spend over $350 for cold weather gear from GoreTex (I decided I wanted to instead eat for the month!)...now my question is, what does the inside of one of these jackets look like? What is the construction like?

I know the back hemline is longer, of course...but is there gripper elastic in the back?

My fabric is fleece-lined. Would I also add a lining on top of this? Do purchased jackets with fleece-reverse-side fabrics add another lining, or do they just finish the seams? (and how are the seams finished? just serged? or perhaps bound with some lycra binding, etc.?)

I just wish I could simply SEE the inside construction. If possible, could one of you ladies perhaps take some photos of the inside of your cold-weather riding jacket? I know, strange request....but there are so few patterns for this sort of garment (actually there are NONE), that regular jacket patterns have to be adjusted.

Thanks in advance!