List of products by brand Merchant & Mills
Merchant & Mills produce high-quality, traditional, yet contemporary sewing notions with a 1940s-inspired aesthetic. These British superb and unusual sewing of notions presented in stark, utilitarian packaging.
Merchant & Mills produce high-quality, traditional, yet contemporary sewing notions with a 1940s-inspired aesthetic. These British superb and unusual sewing of notions presented in stark, utilitarian packaging.
Merchant & Mills
35.00 CHF
Sewing essentials for every task all in one handsome box.
All the favourites from the Merchant & Mill notions range are put together in a small box. The perfect gift for yourself or someone you really love !
The box contains:
- Wide Bow Scissors
- Dressmaking Pins
- Pin Magnet
- Easy Thread Needles
- Bespoke Tape Measure
Box size - width 10 x height 8 x depth 5.5cm.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
A perfect combination for any mood, if Ellis is a gentle woman then Hattie is a blithe bachelorette. Both feature four delicate neck darts, Ellis, who gets some more feminine shaping from bust darts, is waisted, with set in sleeves and inseam side pockets. Hattie has a lined bodice, dropped waist and bold patch pockets.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 8 - 18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended fabric: Suitable for linen or light wools, light to medium weight woven cottons such as drill or sanded canvas
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
19.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
19.50 CHF
The balloon sleeves of this simple top and dress are the only detail that it requires to stand out. Less is more. The full sleeves are gathered with a tie which is threaded through a buttonhole, alternatively you can omit this buttonhole and insert elastic instead.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended fabric: lighter weight woven fabrics, linen and linen blends, poplin, hemp and hemp blends, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves and block prints, tencel and tencel blends
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
The Shepherd skirt is a pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended fabric: Linen, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton sanded twill, hemp blends, Tencel/linen, needlecord, 4 - 8oz denim, lightweight wool, Indian handlooms
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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).
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
19.50 CHF
A feminine blouse with back buttons and gentle gathers into a waistband.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended fabric: ighter weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn , voile, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, double gauze, choosing something like a cotton poplin that is tightly woven will a more voluminous silhouette.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
A flared dress, just below the knee, with small neat shoulder and shallow rounded neckline. With the option of a button through back or a simple slip over the head. The trapeze is so easy to make and so easy to wear. Make it for the winter in tweed and in a bold block print or a washed linen for the summer. It is endlessly versatile.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 8-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Recommended fabric: woven dress weight fabrics from linen, denim and woollens to printed cottons.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
Inspired by a vintage Austrian hiking jacket. This neat mid-season piece is perfect for all weathers. A double breasted jacket that can be lined or unlined. It features two flap pockets and a button tab to close the collar
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended fabric: dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 8 -12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. A heavier weight cloth will result in a more structured jacket. Linings: cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
Etta is a simple wrap dress with a lined bodice and inseam pockets. Choose between short or three quarter length sleeves or make it sleeveless. The dress has an inner tie so you can choose how loose you want your wrap to be, but it is designed to not be fitted at the waist
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- 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.
Merchant & Mills
19.50 CHF
An oversized, boxy shirt with a dropped back hem and half placket. Swingy and absurdly comfortable.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Recommended fabric: 3-6oz linen, cotton poplin, cotton lawn, cotton double gauze, Indian handlooms, cotton chambray, Tencel, hemp/cotton blends
Merchant & Mills
19.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
19.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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.
Merchant & Mills
22.50 CHF
The Ottoline is a boxy workwear jacket with cuff and side seam splits and inside pocket. Although a lovely design detail the vents are a little tricky, so we have included instructions to simplify Ottoline by excluding the side seams and sleeve vents if you like.
PATTERN IN ENGLISH
- Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
- Skill level: Advanced
- Recommended fabric: 8 - 12.5oz non stretch denim, medium weight cotton drill or canvas, dry oilskin, linen and corduroy
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
20.50 CHF
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
Merchant & Mills
7.00 CHF
Summon home escaped pins with this little round, powerful magnet.
Whilst you're busy making things or looking the other way, naughty pins have a tendency to make for the floor. Now you can summon them home with a quick swipe of this little magnet.
Merchant & Mills
6.00 CHF
Needles that are loop thread and sprung into action for the hard of seeing.
12 assorted size easy thread needles in turned wooden case.
Fits in any bag or pocket.
Merchant & Mills
7.50 CHF
Lovely glass headed pins in a multitude of colours to suit your every mood.
Multi-coloured glass headed pins - easy to find in fabric! 30mm x 0.60mm
The pins are sold in a small cardboard box measuring approximately 6.50 x 4.50 cm
Merchant & Mills
6.00 CHF
Traditional dressmaking pins, nickel plated and made to last from British brand, "Merchant & Mills"
A little black box full of best dressmaking pins - 32mm x 0.65mm. Weight 28g or 1oz.
These pins aren't suitable for very fine or lightweight fabrics.
Merchant & Mills
8.00 CHF
A traditional black & white tailor’s tape measure in metric and imperial with metal tips.
- PVC coated polyester fibre with metal tips.
- 150cm or 60 inches.
- Country of origin; Germany.
Merchant & Mills
6.50 CHF
Quality needles in an array of sizes and portable packaging, from British brand, "Merchant & Mills"
25 assorted fine sewing needles in pack with threader.
Merchant & Mills
5.50 CHF
Eight lovely tinned steel provision pins at 95mm/4”. No end of labelling and tagging uses for these tradition long pins with spiked end.
Merchant & Mills produce high-quality, traditional, yet contemporary sewing notions with a 1940s-inspired aesthetic. These British superb and unusual sewing of notions presented in stark, utilitarian packaging.
