Cawley - Merchant & Mills

A versatile V-neck shirt dress with endless possibilities: 3 collar options (classic shirt, Victorian collar,  or collar stand only) and 3 skirt styles (gathered rectangle, quarter-circle or half-circle). Choose between short or long sleeves, and add an optional front ruffle for extra charm.  For a bold Western-inspired touch, include the topstitched shoulder yoke!

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: very light to light woven fabrics (120 to 200 gsm or 3-6 oz.) chambray, twill, poplin, linen, viscose

Giverny is a high-waisted trousers, fluid and elegant, ideal to wear on sunny days. Fitted at the tighs, they widen at the bottom to suit many figures best. The waist is highlighted with a belt to tie that delicately slips into belt loops. Only the back of the trousers is elasticated to get the necessary ease and make the trousers absolutely comfortable

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH WITH DETAILED BOOKLET

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/5)
• Recommended fabric: use a stable fabric, slightly fluid type: viscose, crepe, linen-viscose blend, etc

Watch the video of the technical points on the Lise Tailor YouTube channel.

Tank top or dress with a V-neckline on the front and a V-neckline or scoop neckline on the back. Partial or total lining for a clean finish, with the addition of one or two decorative bows on the shoulder(s)

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: batiste, chiffon, voile

Simple tank top or dress has many assets: an all-in-one facing for the version with yoke, tied or stationery straps, and different possible lengths, tank top, tunic or very long dress. Bra compatible.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: batiste, chiffon, voile, crepe

Blouse or dress with a V-neckline finished with a concealed binding and extended with a button placket. Short sleeve with a flared flounce. Sew it with or without sleeves or as a dress with elastic waist

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: batist, crêpe, double gauze, light denim

Este is a pattern which allows you to make two versions of a buttoned shirt. It's an oversized model with dropped shoulders, a back yoke and pleat. You can choose between a classic shirt collar and a lapel collar, and between a long sleeve with cuffs, or a wider, short sleeve. A front and back facing are included for the lapel collar. 

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (3/4)
• Recommended fabric: viscose, cotton, tencel, non-static polyester

As delicate as the most elaborate blouse thanks to its little pleats, as original and essential as a breton top with its shoulder inserts, this pretty straight-cut blouse is set to become a wardrobe essential. 

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: medium-weight fabrics weighing 150 to 250 g/m2, such as twill, crepe, poplin, fine, supple jacquard, voile and even beautiful lace. Favour viscose, cotton, linen, tencel or silk, fabrics that are comfortable and easy to iron.

Feminine shirt to wear long sleeves or rolled up. Two possible collars: jumper collar or Victorian collar. The shirt ends with a straight shape or liquette

PATTERN IN FRENCH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: cotton voile, batiste, crepe, jersey. Light to medium fabrics (70 to 180 gr/m²)

Mid-rise waist trousers with an impeccable fit. Side slit pockets or front patch pockets. Optional back patch pockets. Straight legs ending with a wide hem held by an invisible stitch or by a topstitch

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level:Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: jeans, tweed, velvet, flannel

Shirtdress buttoned on the front with belt tie at the waist. Finish the back with a box pleat or gathered back. The dress is mid-length (below the knee) you can lengthen it if you wish. Also opt for the realization of the shirt

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, tencel, lightweight cotton

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Loose fitting V-neck blouse with a plunging bust line in the back. The lower part of the blouse is gathered. Two sleeves options: very puffy and tightened by an elastic at the wrists, or fitted just above the elbow and flounced at the bottom of the sleeve

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, twill, cotton

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Loose unisex sweatshirt, also as dress or nightdress. Very comfortable loose shape with dropped shoulders. Optional armhole ruffles for girls. Ribbed or stretch material at the bottom of the body, cuffs and collar.

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH

• Size: 3-12 years
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: Jersey or french terry. Ribbing.

Loose fit, dropped shoulder sweatshirt. Three sleeve options: fitted straight, loose with flat or classic pleats. Optional lace at the wristband. Shoulder button tab(s) and 3 necklines options: round, scoop or V-neckline.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: Milano, interlock, French Terry, Sweat

Simple blouse with a round neckline finished with a plated bias. Short sleeve slightly rounded and gathered above the sleeve bracelet that ends it. Offers a version with a ruffle, all with or without a sleeve

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: batiste, crêpe, double gauze, light denim

Short skirt composed of 2 layered elements, assembled on a wide V-shaped waistband on the back and front. Closure on the left side with an invisible zip and a fastener

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH. Instruction manual includes images + VIDEO

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level:Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Batiste, crepe, light denim, double gauze. Light to medium fabrics (100 to 270 g/m²)