Paper 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

A pair of 'Peg' trousers featuring a fly front, angled pockets and turn-ups. Front legs can be half lined for woollens.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

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

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 twist on an artist's smock designed by Cawley Studio. Featuring front welt and in-seam pockets with an optional belt. Perfect in utility cloth.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: medium dress weight wovens, sanded twill, linen, 6-9oz denim, corduroy, tencel and tencel/linen

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.

Sidney is a boxy sweatshirt with a loose crew neck and finger skimming sleeves.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: To get the structured boxy shape of Sidney, choose a medium to heavy weight cloth. Sweat shirting, jersey loopback and cotton jacquards are ideal

The Mary White is a loose fitting dress or top with front and back pleats, side in-seam pockets (dress only), breast pocket and a sailor collar. Perfect attire for any board walk.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Medium weight dress weight wovens, cotton sanded twill, 6-9oz denim, linen, corduroy, tencel, tencel/linen. The more structured the fabric the more sculptural your top/dress will look

The Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Light weight fabrics with some drape like cotton, tencel or linen. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look

The Eve Trouser is cropped, with a slightly tapered leg and optional turn ups. It's an easy garment to make, fitting neatly at the waist and over the hips with a simple side zip and two back pockets. Choose to make pleats or darts into the waist seam.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: ideally suited to a mid-heavyweight cotton canvas, as this keeps the structured shape. Other options are: corduroy, light-medium weight woollens and 7 - 12oz denim. You can use lighter weight cloths like linen and potentially a Tencel/linen but this will give you a softer silhouette.

Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. The Factory dress is 'easy fit' so use the bust measurement only for sizing. You also have the option of making it into a top with a small slit at the front.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 8-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray, very fine wool or corduroy

A simple dress with tapered A-line silhouette and short fitted sleeves for an easy-wear classic. Features 2 versions – Dress or T-shirt.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 8-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced Beginner
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4-80z denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord

Women's blouse or dress pattern. Loose fit, raglan armhole. 3 lengths: short blouse (hip-length), long blouse (mid-hip) or above-the-knee dress. Neckline with partial placket. 4 sleeve options: short, flared at elbow, long or 3/4 gathered at wrist. Gathers at front and back neckline.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 32 to 52 (French sizes) 
• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
• Recommended fabric: Flowing wovens: poplin, batiste, viscose, flowing linen, chambray, plumetis, dobby, seersucker, fine corduroy

Sewing pattern for women's Breton, sailor tee-shirt or dress. 2 collar options: boat neckline or high collar. 4 sleeve options: short, 3/4 or long with or without cuffs. Chest pocket, shoulder opening option and slit at bottom of the top or the dress.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 32 to 52 (French sizes) 
• Skill level: beginner
• Recommended fabric: sweatshirt, French Terry, Jersey

Fully lined kids sleeveless vest with tons of possible styles (5 neckline options, 2 pocket options, 4 types of closures, etc). It can be a reversible vest, depending on closure type

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level:intermediate
• Recommended fabric: faux fur, quilted fabric, fleece, corduroy, flannel, wool, denim, chambray, fleece, French terry, jersey

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: intermediate to advanced
• Recommended fabric: gabardine, denim, corduroy

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 6 months- 4 years
• Skill level: beginner to intermediate
• Recommended fabric: poplin, gingham, chambray, linen, double gauze, broderie anglaise, corduroy, flannel...

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: beginner to intermediate
• Recommended fabric: poplin, gingham, chambray, linen, double gauze, broderie anglaise, corduroy, flannel ...

Sweatshirt with an ultra loose shape, zipped or without opening in front. Loose sleeves or sleeveless version. Lined hood or basic collar in option for non-zipped versions. 12 possible versions

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 32-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level:intermediate
• Recommended fabric: French Terry, fleece, sherpa, jersey, ribbed knits, fancy knitted fabrics

Sweatshirt with an ultra loose shape, zipped or without opening in front. Loose sleeves or sleeveless version. Lined hood or basic collar in option for non-zipped versions. 12 possible versions

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level:intermediate
• Recommended fabric: French Terry, fleece, sherpa, jersey, ribbed knits, fancy knitted fabrics

Girls' dress or blouse with loose fit for comfort. Short or long sleeves, elasticated or not. Buttoned down on front. Bias binding at neckline. Optional Peter Pan collar

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Poplin, double gauze, linen, denim, Swiss dot

Ultra loose trousers or shortpants in 4 lengths, elasticated waistband, 2 front pockets and removable shoulder straps.
#1 version : Cargo pants with patched pockets and optional belt and loops
#2 version : Sailor pants 

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Cotton twill, linen, denim, gauze, seersucker, corduroy.

Classic t-shirt sewing pattern for boys, with a straight fit and long or short sleeves. Three versions available: basic crew neck T-shirt, or T-shirt with yokes and pocketVersion or version 3, a T-shirt with button placket

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Jersey, Interlock, Ribbing

Women's shirtdress or blouse with shoulder yoke, gathered fronts and pleat at the back. Choose short puffed sleeves or long gathered with wrist slit. 3 collar options: shirt collar with collar stand, officer collar, lavalière collar

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 34-46
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Cotton woven fabric, double gauze, light denim, linen, etc

Shirtdress or blouse for girls with shoulder yoke, gathered fronts and pleat at the back. Choose short puffed sleeves or long gathered with wrist slit. 3 collar options: shirt collar with collar stand, officer collar, lavalière collar

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Cotton woven fabric, double gauze, light denim, linen, etc

Unisex children's hooded sweatshirt. Loose unisex sweatshirt. Very comfortable shape with raglan sleeves. Hood with facing, opening placket with buttons, side pockets

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: French Terry, fleece, jersey, ribbing

Unisex children's jumpsuit. Loose and straight fit, low shoulders and low crotch. Shirt style yoke. Partial front buttoning. Optional inseam opening. Optional waist casing. Without collar, simple collar or ruffle option.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: denim, corduroy, linen, twill, french terry

Unisex baby jumpsuit. Loose and straight fit, low shoulders and low crotch. Shirt style yoke. Partial front buttoning. Optional inseam opening. Optional waist casing. Without collar, simple collar or ruffle option.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 6 months - 4 years
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: denim, corduroy, linen, twill, french terry

Sweatshirt, dress or nightdress. Very comfortable loose shape with dropped shoulders. Optional armhole ruffles. Ribbed or stretch material at the bottom of the body, cuffs and collar.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 34-46 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: French Terry, Fleece, Jersey, Ribbing

A versatile women'e dress with short or long sleeve dress. Two lengths (above knee, above the ankles). Buttoned front opening with facing. Crossed back, darts at bust. Optional patched pockets. Percet for all seasons!

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 34-46 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Cotton woven fabric, double gauze, light denim, linen, viscose etc

Unisex pyjama jumpsuit or playsuit. Front placket. Long or short legs. Long or short sleeves, sleeveless option. Cuff, collar and leg bands in rib.
A unisex outfit convenient for homewear, nightwear and for all seasons!

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: Knits, jersey, French Terry.  Ribbing for collar, cuffs, ankles, waistband.

Sewing pattern for a unisex cardigan / vest / raincoat / robe. With or without hood.
2 lengths. Loose volume (between the sweater and the coat). Lined or bias binding.
With or without bear's or rabbit's ears.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH WITH LOTS OF PHOTOS

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Easy
• Recommended fabric: Denim, baby corduroy, flannel, french terry, faux fur

Women's cardigan with rounded yoke and gathers. Flared with a simple hem or tucked with a band. Optional front and back ruffle, optional pockets. Complete or partial buttoning. Finishes with a yoke lining

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: 34-46 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Sweat, French terry, fleece, knit, Denim, woolen flannel, corduroy