Merchant & Mills Workbook

A Collection of Versatile Sewing Patterns for an Elegant All Season Wardrobe

Make. Fashion. Work. Merchant Mills presents an all year round collection of desirable pieces,that work as independent garments or creative variable combinations. With careful choices of cloth,each pattern can breed a stable of seasonally adapted derivatives to make a truly comprehensive,wardrobe. The series of projects ranges from a simple boxer vest to a quarterlined jacket with,buttonholes and should offer some satisfying challenges to the blossoming dressmaker. With clear,illustrated instructions and beautiful photography we offer you a new elegant self in just 6,adaptable patterns. 144 pages plus Cardboard cover.
Our newest book. Six classic garments that create a stylish multi-layered wardrobe from scratch. Make fashion work. Click on the pattern names below to be taken to fabric suggestions.
Full-size patterns are provided for a neat vest with a boxer back detail, an elegant bias-cut long-sleeved dress, a simple long gathered skirt with a drawstring waist, a batwing wrap top, an oversized drop-shoulder jacket and a pair of classic wide leg trousers. There are also style variations within 4 of the patterns. The aim of this book is to move beyond simplicity and dare the maker to develop new skills.

Garments in this workbook:

• The Bantam - a neat vest with a boxer back detail,
• The Curlew - an elegant bias-cut long-sleeved dress,
• The Saltmarsh Skirt - a simple long style,
• The Heron Wrap Top - a bat-wing wrap top,
• The Haremere Jacket - over-sized with drop-shoulders; and
• The Strides - straight, wide-leg trousers.