Niven - Merchant & Mills

Sewing pattern for the Bronzette summer dress, Singulière x Cousette Fabrics. A glamorous halter dress with a straight cut, it arrives below the calf and features a slit on the left side. The upper part of the dress is made up of a fitted bandeau, held in place by fines straps crossed at the back, which run through sliders before being tied. The top of the skirt, embellished with gathers, is sewn on the front only. The back, meanwhile, dips below the waist and is held in place with elastic.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine, opaque materials such as viscose, crepe and cotton voile

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Péninsule is a very feminine, knee-length dress with a pussy bow collar, a slightly pressed shape constructed with darts that elongate the silhouette, and cut-outs that conceal pockets.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: medium-weight fabrics between 150 and 250 g/m2, such as twill, crepe, poplin or fine, supple jacquard. For fabrics, opt for viscose, tencel, cotton, linen or silk, which are comfortable and easy to iron.

A stylish shirt with no bust darts, featuring a perfect balance between a generous but not oversized shoulder width, a slightly fitted waist, and a comfy bottom that sits well around the hips, with either a curved or straight hem. Classic shirt collar with a raised collar stand. Choose between a hidden or visible button placket. You can add one or two patch pockets, with optional flaps in two possible styles.   

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

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Woven fabric (batist, twill, light denim, poplin, etc...), lightweight (130 to 200 gsm or 4-6 oz.)

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

Structured, fully-lined, button-front, collarless jacket with a modern look thanks to its front cut-out that you can underline or not with a yoke. Length just below the waist.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34 - 52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: jacquard, gabardine, denim, velvet, fine woollen fabric. a medium weight fabric of about 250/300 g/m2

Bare-back dress that oozes elegance and feminity. The dress tightens on the sides with lace-up ties, allowing the back opening to be gathered. Besides adding a touch of originality, the placement of its bare-back in the small of the back makes it bra-friendly. The top is fully lined, and the skirt can be partially or fully lined.  Available in short, midi, or long length.

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

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: woven, very light to light (80-160 g/m² or 2-5 oz.), fluid fabric (viscose, silk, linen), flexible weaving (voile, crepe, twill), stretch factor 0-10% (without elastane)

Mid season unlined jacket with a finished edge. Two length options available, large patch pocket, two necklines and a flat collar option.A quick and easy style to sew with few pattern pieces

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

• Sizes: 34-48
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: Jacquard, woolen fabric, quilted cotton, etc...with a certain stiffness

Lovely shirt dress with front pleats and buttoning. Long gathered sleeve delicately underlined by a pleated cuff or a small shortened sleeve for the summer.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34 - 52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: linen, cotton, embroidered cotton, chambray, tencel, viscose twill, silk, light weight fabrics from 100 to 190 g/m2

Polo top with a straight, slightly loose and cropped cut. The lowered shoulders play on volume and modernise the traditional polo. The collar is just the right size and the button placket the perfect length for wearing your polo shirt open or buttoned. Two versions available: a polo with elbow-length sleeves, and a sleeveless polo.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Lightweight fabrics (max. 200g/m2), fine jacquard, twill, crepe, poplin, voile, lace, crochet, in cotton, viscose or silk.

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