Patterns

Overcoat meets duster. An oversized coat for striding through town and country with purpose. Choose to make either lined or unlined. The September works for a variety of seasons, in oilskin or wool it can be a proper winter coat, or in linen it feels like a casual throw on.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6 - 18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: dry oilskin, oilskin, mid - heavyweight linens, 7 - 12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. A heavier weight cloth will result in a more structured coat

Easy like Sunday morning, wrap up and settle in. A traditional unisex dressing gown with inner tie, patch pockets and a shawl collar.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: XXS - XXL (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: light – medium weight laundered linen, cotton double gauze, Indian cotton, cotton voile or lawn, linen waffle, Tencel/linen.

Inspired by traditional workwear of the early fifties, the practical and hardwearing Foreman is an unlined utilitarian jacket made to take charge. Features a boxy cut, 2 piece sleeves, a neat square collar, 2 hip pockets and one breast pocket. Can be optionally top-stitched in contrasting thread.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 36-46 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: dry oilskin, cotton canvas and twill, 8-13oz denim, mid-heavyweight linen, corduroy, woollen tweed

Swagger like a rebel to the ball park in this short sleeve boxy shirt, best worn casual in cotton or linen. Inspired by the American style of the fifties. Features a one piece collar, patch pocket, back yoke, short sleeves and short side splits.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 36-46 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4 - 8oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord

The T-shirt is probably the world's most popular garment, presented here as a smart, contemporary evolution of a wardrobe staple. The Merchant & Mills Tee Shirt is a smart combination of a woven fabric with a stretch rib neck, a breast pocket and optional rolled up sleeves.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 36-46 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner 
• Recommended fabric: laundered linen, linen blends, Tencel, Tencel/linen, denim, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves, fine wool, needlecord

The 101 Trousers is a gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Features 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 8-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 3-5oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, very fine wool or corduroy.

A classic shirt-dress or shirt featuring a bib, grandad collar and cuffed sleeves. Dress has in-seam pockets

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: XS-XXL (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: light to medium weight wovens such as cotton poplin, cotton chambray, Indian handlooms, hemp/cotton, lightweight denim (4-6oz).

Channelling the free spirits of the 1970's, The Honey is a maxi sundress made for lazy days. Featuring a neat mitred bodice and a gently elasticated back. Choose bold patterns, little prints or plains for distinctively different looks

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Light weight wovens such as linen, chambray, seersucker, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, tencel and indian handlooms. Avoid linen that is too heavy as with the gathers this could be too weighty. 

A pair of culotte trousers featuring a fly front, front pleats, in-seam pockets and elasticated back waistband.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: mid-weight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight wollens and 7-10oz denim. Lighter weight cloths like linen and tencel/linen will give you a softer silhouette.

The Scout was inspired by 1920's women's scouting uniforms. Make as a neat shirt or dress with optional tie. The dress has in-seam pockets.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Linen, lightweight denim, cotton chambray, poplin, linen/cotton blends. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.

An oversized coat or jacket with a rolled collar and turn back cuffs. The coat has inseam pockets and jacket has patch pockets. Choose to make either lined or unlined

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twill or canvas. A heaver weight cloth with result in a more structured coat. Linings: cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.

A simple t-shaped dress or top with a gathered drawstring neckline that can be adjusted to sit at your desired height. Make it sleeveless or with sleeves, structured and architectural in poplin or soft and relaxed in linen

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: XS-XL (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, lightweight baby cord or cotton double gauze.