{"product_id":"august-jacket","title":"August Jacket","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003eReminiscent 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Bound August\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The Faced August\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduct type\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSize\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 - 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSkill level\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFabric\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bound August\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuilting\u003c\/em\u003e.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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoating\u003c\/em\u003e.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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBias\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Faced August \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003eDenim, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cu\u003eFabric requirements\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBound August\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabric with 1.10 m \/\/ 43\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 6 - 12 = 1.80 m \/\/ 71\"\u003cbr\u003eSize 14 - 20 = 2.20 m \/\/87\"\u003cbr\u003eSize 22 - 30 = 2.90 m \/\/ 115\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003eFabric with 1.45 m \/\/ 57\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 6 - 12 = 1.35 m \/\/ 53\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 14 - 20 = 1.60 m \/\/63\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 22 - 30 = 2 m \/\/ 79\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFabric for bias binding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth = 1.1 m \/\/ 43\" Lenght = 1 m \/\/ 40\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eFaced August\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabric with 1.45 m \/\/ 57\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 6 - 12 = 1.90 m \/\/ 75\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 14 - 20 = 2.30 m \/\/ 91\"\u003cbr\u003eSizes 22 - 30 = 2.70 m \/\/ 107\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBound August\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBias binding (if not making your own - 5cm x 12m \/\/ 2\" x 472 \u003cbr\u003eMatching threads\u003cbr\u003eBasting thread (if using)\u003cbr\u003eCotton rope - 1.25 mm \/\/ 0.5\" diametre - waist measurement plus 1.4m \/\/ 55 1\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bodoni Moda;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eFaced August\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabric with 1.45 m \/\/ 57\"\u003cbr\u003eMatching thread (two colours if using contrast facing)\u003cbr\u003eOptional top-stitching\u003cbr\u003eOptional mid-weight interfacing, if your facings need stabilising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pattern Fantastique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45907566952639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/9365\/2927\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-24_at_6.28.38_pm.png?v=1784874745","url":"https:\/\/littlehaberdashershoppe.co.nz\/products\/august-jacket","provider":"Little Haberdasher Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}