Buy the August Jacket sewing pattern from Pattern Fantastique. Reminiscent of Bauhaus ballet costumes, the August has a strong sculptural form. Different construction methods for different fabric weights mean you can have an August for all seasons.

The Bound August is designed for pre-quilted fabric or a thick blanket weight coating and has a contrast bound finish. The Faced August is designed for heavier weight denim or canvas fabric and is finished with a full facing and topstitching for a utilitarian edge.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics:

Bound August: Pre-quilted fabric that is stable enough to hold the August form and curves (a cotton outer and loft is preferable for stability and a cleaner bound edge). A heavy weight wool, similar to blanket weight but not a blanket weave. Melton with a weight of 350-600 gsm. Poplin weight cotton if making your own bias.

Faced August: Denim, canvas, duck cloth or similar with a weight of 300+ gsm. To make the August easier to sew, use a lighter fabric for the facings, such as cotton poplin or twill with a weight of 120-180 gsm.

Fabric requirements:

Bound August

110 cm (43") wide fabric: 180 - 290 cm (71" - 115").

145 cm (57") wide fabric: 135 - 200 cm (53" - 79").

DIY bias binding: 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 100 cm (40").

Faced August

145 cm (57") wide fabric: 190 - 270 cm (75" - 107").

Sizing: 6 – 30 (approx. UK 6 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart.

Notions:

Bound August: Bias binding, 5 cm x 12 m (2" x 472") if not making your own; cotton rope, 1.25 cm (1/2") diameter, waist measurement + 140 cm (55 1/8").

Faced August: Optional: topstitching thread; mid weight interfacing if your facings need stabilising.

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