August Jacket

Reminiscent of Bauhaus ballet costumes, the August has a string sculptural form, two fabric weight options, and construction methods, You can have an August for all seasons.

The Bound August is designed for pre-quilted fabric or a thick blanket weight coating with a contrast-bound finish. Pockets squared off on one side and streamlined into the bound hem. The belt is a bias-covered rope utilising the finer bias fabric that compliments the already 3D form of this version. The outer sleeve binding is optional and has an option for a second tie at pocket height to wear the jacket without the belt.

The Faced August is designed for heavier-weight denim or canvas fabric and finished with full-facing and top stitching for a utilitarian edge. The facing can be cut in the main fabric or contrasted for a peekaboo contrast or to lighten the bulk for machine-friendly construction. The pockets are upside-down arches patched on and scaled for each size. The belt is made from the main fabric, which is narrow, flat, and understated.

Product type
Printed

Size
6 - 30

Skill level
Intermediate to advanced

Fabric
The Bound August
Quilting.For pre-quilted or DIY quilted fabrics, look for a stable feel to support the August curves. Cotton fill is preferable; very puffy polyester or slippery viscose fill may prove challenging to finish.
Coating.A blanket weight coating with a firm weave to hold good form. Melton is a classic style of wool fabric perfect for the August 350- 600 GSM.
Bias. A poplin-weight cotton is perfect. If you buy a pre-cut bias, the width should be 5 cm • 2”. Extensive details on fabric choices are available in the instructions.

The Faced August 
Denim, canvas, duck cloth or similar at a 300 gsm + weight. Suitable for outerwear jackets. To make the August easier to sew, use a lighter fabric for the facings and avoid overly thick junctions some domestic machines might struggle with. This can be a cotton poplin or twill 120 - 180 gsm. Add a mid-weight interfacing to stabilise lighter looser facing fabrics. 

Fabric requirements
Bound August
Fabric with 1.10 m // 43"
Sizes 6 - 12 = 1.80 m // 71"
Size 14 - 20 = 2.20 m //87"
Size 22 - 30 = 2.90 m // 115"

Fabric with 1.45 m // 57"
Sizes 6 - 12 = 1.35 m // 53"
Sizes 14 - 20 = 1.60 m //63"
Sizes 22 - 30 = 2 m // 79"

Fabric for bias binding
Width = 1.1 m // 43" Lenght = 1 m // 40"

Faced August
Fabric with 1.45 m // 57"
Sizes 6 - 12 = 1.90 m // 75"
Sizes 14 - 20 = 2.30 m // 91"
Sizes 22 - 30 = 2.70 m // 107"

Other notions
Bound August
Bias binding (if not making your own - 5cm x 12m // 2" x 472
Matching threads
Basting thread (if using)
Cotton rope - 1.25 mm // 0.5" diametre - waist measurement plus 1.4m // 55 1/8"

Faced August
Fabric with 1.45 m // 57"
Matching thread (two colours if using contrast facing)
Optional top-stitching
Optional mid-weight interfacing, if your facings need stabilising.