Niven - Merchant & Mills

Inez is a summer jacket for easy wear that combines really nice with jeans and a top. The geometrical shapes of the front and back give endless opportunities for colour blocking. You can make the jacket in a plain fabric as well as in a printed fabric for a kimono inspired garment. Inez has large, topstitched pockets at the front and a subtle lapel collar. The dropped sleeves are half-long and wide.

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Light to medium weight fabric like cotton, tencel, viscose, polyester, linen

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.

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.)

Elona is a dress or top with a loose fit and 3 lengths. Long sleeves or sleeveless, front double buttoned-down placket with an optional ruffle at the opening. 

In collaboration with Jolies Bobines

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH WITH LOTS OF PHOTOS

• Size: 34-46
• Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Poplin, chambray, gauze, viscose, jersey

Feminine blouse with front pleats and raglan sleeves. Several finishes to choose from: pleated or unpleated front, gathered or buttoned bottom cuffs or simple sleeve strap.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric:Lightweight fabrics (80 to 160 g/m2). Viscose, tencel, cotton, crepe, poplin, satin, or twill

The Lori dress & blouse offers a relaxed yet stylish silhouette, designed for comfort and versatility. With its oversized fit, this pattern features half-long wide sleeves adorned with delicate pleats at the cuffs, adding a soft, feminine touch. The Lori dress & blouse is cut horizontal above the bust at front and back, and vertical at center front and back, creating a flattering, structured line that contrasts beautifully with the loose fit. 

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (3/4)
• Recommended fabric: Choose a light to medium weight fabric like viscose, fine cotton, tencel, polyester, linen,...

Sewing pattern for the Crickette blouse for women, by Cousette Fabrics, Singulière x Cousette. Blouse with square neckline, slim cuffs with sleeve tabs and 2-by-2 buttoning

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine to medium fabrics such as viscose, cotton and twill.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

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

Travel bag and Vanity case sewing pattern with full lining. Clever interior storage, exterior pockets for the bag. Wide zip opening for maximum practicality

INSTRUCTIONS IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Size: Bag: S, M, L - Vanity case: one size.
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Heavy, thick fabric (see below)

Women's dungarees with an original buttoned crossed front, Italian pockets and tie shoulders

2 versions available: straight trousers slightly flared and ankle length; or shorts with fold in front

PATTERN IN FRENCH. Instruction manual includes detailed images

• Sizes: 34-46 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: cotton, denim, velvet, light woolen

Designed as a revamped pea coat, the CLIFF coat has a shawl collar and double breasted buttoning, a large front flap reminiscent of a pea coat, piped pockets, buttoned tabs at the bottom of the sleeves and a wrap-around cut with pleats and a wide belt at the bottom.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: only warp and weft fabrics, a wool, a jacquard, a tweed, hight weight denim, gabardine from 250 to 700g/m2 depending on the desired finish. Fabric for lining.

Dress or blouse very simple to make, with straight cut, a lapel collar and false button placket. Midi length dress slightly slit on the front. Sleeveless or 3/4 sleeves with gathered cuffs

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
• Recommended fabrics: double gauze, fine linen and viscose

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Combining clean lines and sophistication, the Tempête blouse has a very feminine drape. The pattern plays on pleats, proportions and a trompe l’oeil collar effect. The sleeves can be long, and constructed with stitched pleats and a buttoned cuff, like a blouse. You can also sew the Tempête blouse without sleeves, with impeccable armhole finishing, for a very elegant little top to wear for any occasion.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH

• Sizes: 34-52 (French sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Soft and light fabrics between 70 and 200g/m2, which you can mark with an iron to help in sewing folds: poplin, crepe, veil, lace, fine jeans or chambray, in cotton, viscose, linen, tencel or even silk.